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Russian Crypto Industry Association Slams Government for Doing ‘Nothing’ to Regulate Sector
24.10.2021
The main organization representing participants in the Russian crypto space has lambasted authorities in Moscow for not doing enough to regulate the industry. The criticism comes four years after President Putin directed institutions to legally define the status of digital financial technologies....
Filecoin (FIL): a New Miscreant in Crypto Space
28.9.2021
The claim of fame for Filecoin has been barely a year. Although it has been in the market since 2014, this token has gotten significant attention since the last year. The sudden jump in popularity has helped Filecoin hold a place amongst the top 25 cryptocurrencies in terms of market...
Central Bank of Ukraine Supports Crypto Industry, Fears Cryptocurrency
23.9.2021
The National Bank of Ukraine recognizes the benefits of endorsing crypto innovations but also fears cryptocurrencies could gain ground on the national fiat. Announcing its monetary policy guidelines for the near future, the regulator noted it’s going to defend the status of the hryvnia...
Unido – Building the Future of Crypto Custody and Asset Management for Enterprises
17.9.2021
As the floodgates are opening for large businesses and corporations to enter the crypto market, you see increasing demand for an established digital asset management platform. Luckily, Unido is among just a few who fits these criteria, but with all the noise in the crypto space now, it is crucial...
SEC Chair Gensler: ‘We Don’t Have Enough Investor Protection in Crypto Finance, Issuance, Trading, or Lending’
16.9.2021
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, explained that there is not enough investor protection in cryptocurrency. He added that the securities regulator needs more funding and manpower to effectively regulate the crypto sector. SEC Chair Gensler Says More...
Ukraine Adopts Law ‘On Virtual Assets’ to Regulate Crypto Market
9.9.2021
The parliament in Kyiv has passed legislation determining the rules for crypto-related operations in Ukraine. The law “On Virtual Assets” recognizes cryptocurrencies as intangible goods while denying them the status of legal tender. It also regulates the activities and obligations...
‘SEC Will Stop at Nothing to Control Entire Crypto Space,’ Says Former Federal Prosecutor
9.9.2021
A former federal prosecutor says that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “will stop at nothing to control the entire crypto space.” The SEC has now threatened to sue the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase. The regulator is already in an ongoing lawsuit with Ripple...
Crypto Market Is ‘Development Vector’ of Nation’s Digital Economy, Ukraine President Says
8.9.2021
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the importance of launching a legal digital assets market in his country during a working visit to the U.S. The Ukrainian head of state met with top investors including from the cryptocurrency industry. President Zelensky Highlights Importance...
Major job postings from the crypto space in 2021
31.8.2021
Some institutional players, online retailers, and media organizations have called for recruits with experience in crypto or blockchain
Ukrainians to Trade and Spend Cryptocurrencies Legally, Digital Ministry Says
8.8.2021
Residents of Ukraine will be able to legally keep, exchange, and spend cryptocurrencies once the new virtual assets law is adopted. The legislation will comprehensively regulate the crypto space, possibly lower taxes for Ukrainians and create conditions for new services, a government official...
Crypto space weighs in on proposed amendments to US infrastructure deal
6.8.2021
Some are urging U.S.-based crypto users to contact their representatives in support of the amendment from Wyden, Lummis and Toomey
We have to be in the crypto space, Mastercard CEO says
30.7.2021
Mastercard is angling to become the go-to for governments and private entities when testing and rolling out central bank digital currencies or stablecoins
Irish Banks Hail EU’s ‘Radical’ Anti-Money Laundering Push
25.7.2021
Banks in Ireland have welcomed an upcoming reform of the European Union’s anti-money laundering regulations that will affect the crypto space. The Irish banking industry organization voiced support for the changes aimed at disrupting illicit transactions at the union level while calling them...
Ukraine Unveils Roadmap to Integrate Cryptocurrencies by 2024
23.7.2021
Government and business representatives have produced a roadmap to transform Ukraine into a leader in cryptocurrency integration. The authors of the new strategy want to see half of Ukrainians using digital currencies by 2024. The East European nation is expected to regulate its crypto space by...
Turkish Draft Law Regulating Cryptocurrencies Enters Parliament in October
21.7.2021
The Turkish government has prepared a bill designed to implement new regulations for the country’s crypto space. The legislation, which will be filed in the parliament this fall, will introduce taxation for crypto holdings and specific capital requirements for companies operating with digital...
Survey: Financial Sector Wants Ukraine’s CBDC to Facilitate Transactions in the Crypto Market
11.7.2021
A survey conducted among financial professionals has indicated that the industry wants Ukraine’s future digital currency to be used as a tool in the crypto space. The financial sector also favors a blockchain design for the e-hryvnia that would allow peer-to-peer transfers and fuel...
Korean Banks Elevate Cybersecurity to Deal With Crypto-Related Risks
7.7.2021
South Korean banks are taking steps to bring cybersecurity to a new level as they try to keep up with fintechs and address new threats arising from their interaction with the crypto space. A number of institutions are adopting unprecedented measures including the integration of blockchain...
DeFi Yield Protocol (DYP) Continues to Expand Its Ecosystem
29.6.2021
DeFi Yield Protocol has emerged as one of the fastest-growing crypto projects with an expanding ecosystem. DYP allows DeFi users to leverage advanced trading tools to earn yield on their assets while taking advantage of the unique DYP Tools decentralized application. DYP has attracted the attention...
Cryptocurrency Firms Face a Talent Shortage as the Space Grows Crowded
26.6.2021
Cryptocurrency companies and exchanges are currently facing significant hurdles when recruiting talent. This is because the crypto space is growing at an alarming rate. Traditional finance companies entering the scene seem to be making the talent squeeze even more dire. There are hundreds...
Facebook’s David Marcus: China’s Bitcoin Mining Crackdown ‘Great Development’ for BTC
22.6.2021
David Marcus, head of Facebook Financial (F2) who is in charge of crypto project Diem, formerly Libra, believes that the Chinese government cracking down on bitcoin mining is “a great development” for the cryptocurrency. Many people in the crypto space agree with him. Facebook’s...