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Digital Euro Will ‘Protect’ Eurozone from Foreign Issuers, Says ECB Exec
2.10.2020
An executive member at the European Central Bank says a digital euro could protect the Eurozone's monetary sovereignty from outside influence
US Banks Can Now Hold Reserves for Stablecoin Issuers, Says Federal Banking Regulator
22.9.2020
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Monday published a letter clarifying that national banks and federal savings associations can now hold reserves for stablecoin issuers in the country. According to the OCC’s interpretive letter, reserve accounts can either be funded...
Stablecoin Issuers Be Warned: New York AG’s Arm Is Long
25.7.2020
New York’s State attorney general has wide latitude to investigate a foreign entity like iFinex, said a NY appeals court
Mastercard Expands Cryptocurrency Program for Crypto Card Issuers
20.7.2020
Mastercard is reaching out to cryptocurrency firms and encouraging them to apply to become partners as part of its newly-expanded cryptocurrency card program
Tether, ICOs, Craig Wright – Attorney Divulges New Details on Billion Dollar Crypto Lawsuits
9.4.2020
On April 3, the law firms Roche Cyrulnik Freedman and Selendy & Gay filed 11 class-action lawsuits against multiple digital currency exchanges and the issuers of certain initial coin offering (ICO) tokens. Entities like Block.one, Tron, Bancor, Status and numerous company executives...
USD Coin and Tether Issuers Expand Their Services + More News
10.3.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Stablecoins news
Major crypto financial services firm behind the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, Circle, has released a new set...
Blockstation Builds Disclosure Tool for Security Token Issuers on Jamaica Stock Exchange
19.2.2020
Blockstation, a digital asset trading systems firm, has built a streamlined disclosures filing tool for companies seeking an STO with the Jamaican Stock Exchange
Millennial and Male: 3 Crypto Card Issuers Profile Their Average User
24.1.2020
Platforms offering debit cards that can be topped up with cryptocurrency have enjoyed growing popularity in the crypto community. They provide a payment solution for those who earn and own digital coins, enabling in-store and online crypto payments. Their expanding user base provides a snapshot...
Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines
19.1.2020
The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. The guidelines also detail the obligations...
FinCEN: Stablecoin Issuers Are Money Transmitters, No Matter What
19.11.2019
“Just because you say you are a banana doesn’t make you a banana,” said Director Blanco
US SEC Reaches $10 Million Settlement With Digital Assets Issuers
29.8.2019
The US SEC has settled with a Dallas-based digital assets company and its founders for $10 million
SEC Settles Charges With Crypto Token Issuers Accused of Fraud
29.8.2019
The SEC settled charges with two individuals accused of selling unregistered securities with the Bitqy and BitqyM token sales
SEC Begins Green-Lighting Token Offerings
17.7.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently made history when it green-lighted two token offerings under Regulation A+. “This is the first time in U.S. history that a crypto token offering has received SEC qualification,” one of the two qualified issuers proclaims. Also read:...
Coinbase and Circle Opened Doors to New USDC Issuers
13.6.2019
News came out of Centre Consortium today, the joint venture of crypto giants Circle and Coinbase – the stablecoin network is now open for industry participation and broader membership.
As a reminder, in October 2018, Circle and Coinbase partnered up and formed the Consortium, but also launched...
Dithering U.S. Regulators Risk Causing a Brain Drain to Friendlier Crypto Climes
28.5.2019
Cryptocurrency companies in the United States aren’t happy. Token issuers, exchanges, and VCs are up in arms about vague and contradictory guidance on crypto asset regulation. Should the U.S. fail to update its archaic securities laws, they warn, there is a risk of top talent making an exodus...
Citi: Bitcoin a Threat to Debit and Credit Card Issuers
2.6.2014
Citi suggests that digital currencies may challenge debit and credit card companies if adoption grows