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Settlements giant DTTC acquires blockchain infrastructure developer Securrency
19.10.2023
Securrency will help DTTC increase its role in developing digital asset clearance options. DTTC settled $2.5 quadrillion worth of securities transactions in 2022
UAE emirate launches new free zone for digital assets, Web3 and AI
19.10.2023
Ras Al Khaimah, known for its rich cultural sites, is turning to the virtual assets sector to diversify its economy away from traditional avenues such as tourism
Inspector General wants FDIC to refine crypto risk assessment process, guidance
18.10.2023
The bank deposit insurer should assess the sufficiency of its risk mitigation measures and then provide them in a more organized manner, the inspector general found
South Korean regulator outlines steps to enhance digital asset legislation
17.10.2023
The Virtual Asset Users Protection Act was passed in June without a sufficient regulatory framework, the head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service said
SEC plans scrutiny of crypto dealer-brokers, transfer agents, per 2024 exam guide
16.10.2023
The SEC sets examination priorities based on feedback from examiners and input from investors and the industry
Despite Nay-Sayers, “Digital Assets Industry is Here to Stay”: The Bahamas Prime Minister
13.10.2023
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis says that the island nation will continue to maintain its pioneering role in the digital asset space and stressed on the importance of innovation to adapt emerging trends in fintech and decentralized finance (DeFi) advancements.
The pro-crypto leader emphasized...
Bank of Ghana Launches Hackathon to Explore Various Use Cases of CBDC
12.10.2023
The Ghanaian central bank said it will be hosting a 12-week hackathon where participants are expected to explore the e-cedi’s nine different use cases. At the end of the hackathon, the central bank will hold a conference where individuals with outstanding solutions are recognized. Addressing...
Hata receives in-principle approval to be fifth Malaysian digital exchange
11.10.2023
The new exchange was founded by an executive from Malaysian market leader Luno. It will target investors, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals
Basel Committee to consider disclosure requirements for banks’ crypto assets
6.10.2023
The committee already imposes a limit on crypto holdings in bank reserves, but the concentration of crypto in a small number of banks contributed to the March crisis, it said
Crypto-friendly Patrick McHenry takes interim House Speaker position
4.10.2023
Eight Republicans voted against Republican Representative McCarthy, making it the first time in U.S. history that the House Speaker has been ousted by Congress
Tokenization is “securitization done on steroids" — Franklin Templeton CEO
1.10.2023
Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Jenny Johnson discussed how digital assets are disrupting securitization and the financial markets
Exchanges federation touts crypto trading regulation, integration with TradFi
28.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges, whose members handled $140 trillion in trades in 2022, has some concerns as its members adopt DLT
Nomura’s Laser Digital receives in-principal approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
26.9.2023
The Japanese bank joins a rapidly growing number of digital asset firms operating in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates
21co Unwraps New Suite of Wrapped Cryptocurrencies
12.9.2023
21.co, the parent company of crypto exchange-traded products provider 21shares, has introduced a suite of wrapped tokens pegged to top crypto assets across multiple blockchains. The wrapped tokens are designed to increase liquidity and interoperability between different crypto networks. 21co...
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Now Available in Singapore
12.9.2023
Zodia Custody, a cryptocurrency storage provider and a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has launched in Singapore, to provide digital asset custody services for financial institutions
Study: Weekly Digital Asset Investment Outflows Hit $59M; BTC Sees Largest Drop
12.9.2023
In the first week of September, an outflow of $59 million worth of digital assets managed by Digital Asset Funds was recorded, the latest Coinshares data has shown. The latest outflow means the value of digital asset investment products under management has dropped by a total of $294 million...
FTX has $222M in Bahamas real estate, 1,300 tokens: shareholder presentation
11.9.2023
Ten percent of shareholder claims have been settled so far. They will be able to assess the condition of the company at a meeting that runs Sept. 11-12
Santiment Says Market is Hinting at "Price Bounces" as FUD Dominates
11.9.2023
Digital assets are displaying signs of potential price rallies despite growing market uncertainty, new insights provided by crypto analytics firm Santiment show.
In a recent tweet, the firm highlighted the dominance of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) sentiments on social media platforms, noting...
‘I’m Bullish on Bitcoin’ — Ted Cruz Champions Bitcoin’s Boon for Texas and Power Grid Boosts
9.9.2023
Ted Cruz, the U.S. Republican senator from Texas, expressed his optimism on Friday, stating he’s “bullish on bitcoin,” after a recent interview with Forbes released on September 8. During the conversation, Cruz highlighted emerging reports indicating that bitcoin mining...
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
8.9.2023
The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm