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Fantasy-Sports Firm Sorare Looks to Increase Appeal by Diluting Crypto Association
31.7.2023
While Sorare has over 4 million registered users, it is looking to fuel further growth by adding support for the U.S. dollar, euro and British pound
Japan Blockchain Association Urges Tokyo to Overhaul Crypto Tax System
31.7.2023
An industry organization in Japan has suggested that the government should reform taxation rules for crypto assets and transactions. Its members are convinced that the current tax regulations hinder growth of the Web3 economy in the country and discourage taxpayers from holding and using...
US banking advocacy group support Sen. Warren’s reintroduced crypto bill
29.7.2023
According to the Bank Policy Institute, the inclusion of digital assets in the anti-money laundering framework is essential to safeguard the United States' financial system and protect it from illicit finance
Nexo joins sanctions association as regulatory scrutiny increases
27.7.2023
Nexo looks to keep pace with regulatory requirements by implementing new certification requirements for its compliance team
Deeper Ties With BRICS Should Not Jeopardize Relations With the West — South African Business Association Leader
26.7.2023
South Africa’s economic well-being is dependent on trade relations with the West, and therefore attempts to bolster relationships with BRICS must not be at the expense of ties to the West, the leader of a South African business association has said. The leader also singled out the African...
Coin Center and Blockchain Association slam ‘unworkable’ US Senate DeFi bill
21.7.2023
Coin Center said the bill was unconstitutional, while the Blockchain Association called it incompatible with blockchain technology
Binance Abruptly Terminates Argentine Soccer Association Partnership Citing Contract Breach
18.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance’s Argentina arm has decided to abruptly call-off its partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), accusing the latter over lack of compliance.
In January 2022, Binance entered into a five-year contract with AFA, the governing body of football in Argentina...
Binance Ends Argentina’s Soccer Association Partnership Citing Lack of Compliance
17.7.2023
Russia, 10 Southeast Asian Nations Discuss Using National Currencies in Trade Settlements
15.7.2023
Russia is discussing using national currencies in trade settlements with 10 Southeast Asian countries, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has revealed. The move comes as more and more countries worldwide are seeking to de-dollarize....
Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal
12.7.2023
The group raised concerns over Prometheum's changing position on crypto regulatory clarity and under what circumstances the firm obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license
Credit Suisse and Swiss Football Association To Release Women's Football NFT Collection
4.7.2023
All of the proceeds from the collection, featuring portraits of the Swiss Women’s National Team, will be donated to support women’s football in Switzerland
The Crypto Industry’s New Favorite Punching Bag – Prometheum – Asks for a Chance
30.6.2023
No new crypto rules are needed, said Aaron Kaplan, co-CEO of Prometheum Inc., and his company means to demonstrate it – even as the issuers whose tokens it seeks to trade say no thanks
U.S. House committee chairs, Blockchain Association turn up heat on SEC head Gensler
29.6.2023
Three House chairs sent a letter regarding recordkeeping and FOIA, and the industry advocacy group suggested Wells notice recipients ask for his recusal from their cases
Everything At Nintendo's 40-Min Direct For 2023's Big Switch Games
21.6.2023
Hey, listen: You weren’t playing Zelda during that whole presentation were you? It’s okay. I don’t blame you. Well, whether you were elsewhere during Nintendo’s Direct presentation today or exploring the vast world of Hyrule, we’ve got the roundup of everything Nintendo showed off, including Pikmin...
Blockchain Assoc. requests info on Prometheum over ‘suspicious’ approval
16.6.2023
A FOIA request with the SEC regarding Prometheum has been filed, while others found former FINRA and SEC staffers among the firm's ranks
Nigerian Regulator Labels Binance Affiliate’s Local Operations Illegal
11.6.2023
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has said crypto exchange Binance’s local affiliate “is neither registered nor regulated by the Commission and its operations in Nigeria are therefore illegal.” The regulator has also said anyone who continues to deal with Binance...
Crypto lobbyists still fighting to axe 'unlawful' Tornado Cash sanctions
5.6.2023
The crypto industry advocacy group has placed its support behind Coin Center and its lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury over its Tornado Cash sanctions
Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief To Support Coin Center’s Lawsuit Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
2.6.2023
Washington DC-based Blockchain Association filed an amicus brief in support of crypto think tank Coin Center’s lawsuit against the US Treasury Department over its sanctions against Tornado Cash.
Treasury sanctioned the crypto mixer in August, claiming that it laundered more than $7 billion worth...
Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief in Coin Center Lawsuit Against U.S. Treasury Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
2.6.2023
In a statement, the trade group’s CEO Kristin Smith, said that regulatory actions should only target bad actors
Venezuelan Petro Blockchain Faces Operational Difficulties, Hundreds of Wallets Allegedly Blocked
29.5.2023
The blockchain of the petro, the Venezuelan official cryptocurrency asset, has been facing difficulties, halting on May 24, with block production restarting on May 27 only to stop again on May 28. Asonacrip, a local cryptocurrency association, also reported that hundreds of petro wallets were...