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European Banks to Disclose Exposure to Crypto Assets
29.6.2023
Banks in the European Union will have to disclose their exposure to cryptocurrencies, EU institutions announced. The obligation will be introduced under a deal to implement globally agreed regulatory standards meant to improve the resilience of the financial institutions. Deal Reached to Finalize...
RBI lists risks of stablecoin for developing economies, calls for global regulation
29.6.2023
The Reserve Bank of India listed six specific ways stablecoin can undermine emerging markets, adding to its mounting case against crypto
US lawmakers propose bills to hold bank execs accountable for failures and address risks
21.6.2023
Maxine Waters did not specifically mention crypto in the proposed legislation, drafted in response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank
De-Risking From China Will Destroy Western Economies, Think Tank Founder Warns
21.6.2023
The founder of a German-based political and economic think tank has cautioned that attempts to de-risk from China “will only lead to the self-destruction of the economies of the West.” She stressed that de-risking policies would hurt their originators more than they could hurt China. The Risks...
Fed Pauses Interest Rates After 10 Consecutive Hikes; Committee Likely to Raise Rates ‘Somewhat Further’ This Year
14.6.2023
In accordance with market predictions, the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to halt its rate hike this month after ten consecutive hikes since last year. The members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) asserted that the U.S. banking system is still “sound and resilient,” and...
Majority of Americans Hesitant to Embrace Central Bank Digital Currency, Survey Finds
13.6.2023
A recent poll conducted by the Cato Institute and public opinion firm Yougov reveals that the majority of Americans are hesitant to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The findings indicate that support for a CBDC remains relatively low among survey respondents. U.S. CBDC Support Remains...
UK Bans ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonuses With Tougher Crypto Marketing Rules
10.6.2023
Businesses marketing crypto assets to U.K. consumers will have to abide by stricter advertising rules presented by the country’s financial watchdog. These include prohibiting ‘refer a friend’ bonuses for the industry as well as introducing a cooling-off period for first time investors. Regulator...
Gen Z Investors Favor Crypto, But Experts Warn of Potential Risks
8.6.2023
Crypto is the top choice for Gen Z investors, driven by their exposure to technology, social media, and easy investment access, according to a joint report by American finance industry organizations the CFA Institute and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
But despite the appetite...
Metaverse investments: Opportunities and risks of the trillion-dollar VR market
7.6.2023
What are the best metaverse projects that investors should keep on their radar? Cointelegraph Research Metaverse Ranking Awards the top projects
Janet Yellen Urges Congress to Enact Stricter Regulations for Crypto Industry Amid SEC Shakedown
7.6.2023
In a recent statement, former U.S. Federal Reserve chair and current Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, expressed her desire for Congress to enact more regulatory measures concerning the cryptocurrency industry. Yellen cited Treasury reports on cryptocurrencies that have pinpointed various risks...
Elliptic to Utilize Chatgpt in Intelligence Gathering
4.6.2023
Blockchain analytics company Elliptic said it’s going to use Openai’s Chatgpt to support its intelligence gathering and research. The AI-based language model will allow its experts to speed up and expand the analysis of new risks related to crypto assets. Blockchain Forensics Firm Elliptic...
Kenyan Central Bank Governor Says Stance on Crypto Not Driven by Personal Views
4.6.2023
Patrick Njoroge, the outgoing governor of the Kenyan central bank, recently said the bank’s policy on crypto assets is not driven by personal views but is founded on the “wealth of information that is in the central bank.” Njoroge said the Central Bank of Kenya will continue...
Economist Larry Summers Urges Fed to Consider Half-Point Rate Increase in July
3.6.2023
Larry Summers, the American economist and former U.S. Treasury Secretary, believes that should the U.S. Federal Reserve refrain from increasing the benchmark interest rate this month, a half-point rate hike may be necessary for July. As per the CME Fedwatch tool, there is a 74% likelihood that...
US Regulator Sets It Sights on Crypto Risks in Potential Risk Management Rules
2.6.2023
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is taking a closer look at its rules governing risk management, with an eye towards digital assets.
The agency published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on Thursday, asking for public comment on risk management requirements for swap dealers...
EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
31.5.2023
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
Bitcoin risks 'new lows' into monthly close as BTC price retests $27K
31.5.2023
BTC price performance looks limp on the last day of May, with the 200-week moving average rapidly coming into view
India's RBI Intends to Push G-20 to Focus on Crypto's Macro Risks
30.5.2023
India's central bank is trying to expand the global narrative around cryptocurrencies beyond "financial stability and integrity to macro-financial and cross-sectoral implications and risks of crypto-assets
Temasek slashes compensation for execs responsible for its $275M FTX investment
29.5.2023
While “no misconduct” was determined by Temasek’s internal review, staff involved with the FTX investment will see a dent in their pay package
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings
28.5.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across the Union, the regulator pointed out. ESMA Highlights...
Stargate community proposes removal of Fantom USDC pool to mitigate risks
27.5.2023
So far, a total of 1.7 million verified members of the Stargate community have voted in favor of the proposal