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Bank of England watchdog asks firms to disclose crypto exposure
13.12.2024
The UK’s central bank wants to monitor the stability of crypto and set future policy and has asked local firms to disclose their current and future crypto plans
Bank of England watchdog asks firms to disclose crypto exposure
13.12.2024
The UK’s central bank wants to monitor the stability of crypto and set future policy; it has asked local firms to disclose their current and future crypto plans
Store-of-Value Coins Steal the Spotlight in a Dynamic Month for Crypto
7.12.2024
With the crypto economy cruising at $3.67 trillion, some sectors are shining brighter than others. Over the last 30 days, store-of-value coins such as bitcoin (BTC), litecoin (LTC), XRP, bitcoin cash (BCH), monero (XMR), and dash (DASH) have led the pack. Store-of-Value, Smart Contracts, RWAs, File...
Circle says USDC is first stablecoin to meet Canada’s new listing rules
6.12.2024
Non-compliant stablecoins listed on Canadian-registered crypto platforms will be required to be delisted by Dec. 31, 2024
EU Approves Commissioners, Including Ones Who Will Likely Oversee Crypto Rules
27.11.2024
The European Parliament approved its new slate of commissioners on Wednesday.Commissioners Stéphane Séjourné, Maria Luís Albuquerque and Henna Virkkunen are likely to have crypto within their purview. The EU's markets in crypto assets legislation is going to be in full force by the end of December...
Tether discontinues support for euro-pegged stablecoin EUR₮
27.11.2024
Tether has asked EUR₮ holders to redeem tokens within one year, ending on Nov. 25, 2025, as the company decided to discontinue the stablecoin
Economic Secretary Outlines UK’s Ambitious Plans for Digital Asset Adoption
26.11.2024
The UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury has said the Digital Securities Sandbox is set to help facilitate the adoption of distributed ledger technology across capital markets. Examining Benefits of DLT in Debt Issuance Process Tulip Siddiq, the United Kingdom’s Economic Secretary to...
Former Binance execs launch MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
26.11.2024
Expected to launch in the coming weeks, Schuman’s new euro-backed stablecoin labels 107 countries as “high-risk.”
U.K. Financial Regulator Aims for Crypto Regime by 2026
26.11.2024
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it wants to implement a crypto regime by 2026.Ownership of crypto assets grew by 4% in the past two years, to include some 7 million adults out of the country's roughly 68 million population
Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Reporting
22.11.2024
The Australian Treasury has invited public feedback on implementing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s crypto asset reporting model. Tackling Crypto-Linked Tax Evasion The Australian Treasury has invited the public to comment on options for the country’s...
UK to deliver comprehensive crypto regulation framework by early 2025
21.11.2024
The Labour government is reportedly readying crypto, stablecoin and crypto asset regulations as Europe pulls ahead and the US changes its crypto policies
Upbit Lists 12 New Crypto Assets Today Including AGLD, BNT, FIL, NEAR, XLM
13.11.2024
South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Upbit will expand its USDT trading market as it lists 12 new crypto…
Infinex to list top 500 crypto assets, v2 coming early 2025
11.11.2024
At Near’s Redacted conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Infinex founder Kain Warwick told Cointelegraph that Infinex v2 will improve the speed of integrations in the DeFi platform.
Value Locked in Defi Hits $100 Billion—But Six Giants Hold the Bulk of Crypto Assets
10.11.2024
As of press time, the crypto economy is sitting at a hefty $2.69 trillion, with the digital currency market posting substantial gains this week. Over the weekend, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) climbed past the $100 billion mark. Defi TVL Crosses the $100B Mark...
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
23.10.2024
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
23.10.2024
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
19.10.2024
A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could...
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
18.10.2024
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026...
Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
17.10.2024
The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA
EU markets watchdog recommends amending MiCA regulations
16.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives