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New Global CBDC Platform Could Cut Payment Costs, IMF Says
1.9.2022
The International Monetary Fund remains skeptical about private crypto, but is pushing for new ideas on state-backed digital currency
Crypto Lender Celsius Files to Return Custody Clients' Funds
1.9.2022
Crypto lender Celsius has filed to return custody holders' funds to them, saying these funds are not part of the bankruptcy estate
Indonesia to Establish 'Crypto Stock' Exchange by 2022-End: Report
1.9.2022
Indonesia's government plans to establish a crypto stock exchange by the end of 2022, a government minister has said, according to a report by DealStreetAsia
Digital Dollar Project Plans to Explore CBDC Technical Solutions With New Sandbox
1.9.2022
The non-profit organization advocating for a U.S. central bank digital currency plans to work with crypto platforms like Digital Asset and Ripple to explore technical and policy aspects of a digital dollar
California Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill That Requires Bank-Issued Stablecoins
1.9.2022
The Digital Financial Assets Law, which is similar to New York’s BitLicense, has been criticized by industry stakeholders
FASB Crypto Accounting Review Won’t Include NFTs, Certain Stablecoins: Report
31.8.2022
The accounting standards body outlined its criteria for crypto assets that would be covered by a forthcoming rule regarding companies and their digital assets
The SEC Provides More Regulatory Clarity
31.8.2022
Zcash, horizen and stellar might be securities, according to new regulatory filings. We’re starting to get even more clarity about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s efforts to bring the cryptocurrency sector in line with its existing regulations
District of Columbia Suing MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor for Tax Fraud
31.8.2022
The Attorney General’s office is also suing the business software company for allegedly helping him evade taxes on his earnings in the district
EU Lawmakers Vote Down Green Crypto Mining Study
31.8.2022
The Green Party had pushed for the research into mining techniques after failing to impose restrictions on bitcoin-style proof-of-work
Sixteen Arrested in South Korea for Illegal Crypto Trading Activities: Report
31.8.2022
South Korean customs authorities on Tuesday arrested 16 people involved in illegal foregin exchange transactions, according to a report by local outlet Newsis
Paraguay’s President Vetoes Bill That Would Regulate Crypto Mining and Trading
31.8.2022
The bill now heads back to Paraguay’s National Congress, where if it is ratified by both chambers with absolute majorities, it can still be enacted
What to Expect From the UK’s Royal Mint NFT Collection
31.8.2022
The country's former finance minister Rishi Sunak asked the maker of British coins in April to develop a range of NFTs that represents the country's commitment to a "forward-looking approach."
British National Accused in OneCoin Scam Set to Face US Extradition: Report
31.8.2022
Christopher Hamilton, a Briton accused of money laundering and wire fraud in the $4 billion OneCoin scam, has lost his bid to avoid extradition to the United States on Tuesday. UK District Judge Nicholas Rimmer rejected Hamilton's defence that he should be tried in the UK since the fraud...
Crypto Exchange FTX's CEO Visited White House Amid Regulatory Fight
31.8.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s regulatory team met with White House policy advisor Charlotte Butash and counselor Steve Ricchetti in May
US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms
30.8.2022
FTX, Binance.US, Coinbase and others are on the hot seat to answer consumer-protection questions from House subcommittee chair Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.)
Banco Itaú fue seleccionado por el Banco Central de Brasil para desarrollar un fondo de liquidez DeFi
30.8.2022
El Banco Central do Brasil eligió otros siete proyectos como parte del Laboratorio de Tecnología e Innovación Financiera y Tecnológica
Thai SEC Hits Bitkub Executive With $235K Fine Over Insider Trading
30.8.2022
Thailand’s oldest commercial bank recently backed out of a deal to buy a majority stake in Bitkub citing unresolved regulatory issues with the country's securities regulator
Founder of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Arrested in Albania
30.8.2022
The founder disappeared in 2021, taking with him funds from 400,000 users
South Korea Must Reverse Ineffective Ban on Crypto ICOs, Central Bank Says
30.8.2022
The Bank of Korea says domestic companies like stablecoin issuer Terra were able to circumvent the ban and sell digital tokens to locals by setting up corporations overseas
Australia Starts Research Program to Explore Digital Asset Opportunities
30.8.2022
The DFCRC is an industry-led cross-disciplinary consortium that has 25 partners from the finance, academia and regulatory sectors, including the Reserve Bank. Australia's Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe was at the launch. Earlier this month, the Australian central bank entered into...