IMF working paper proposes country-level assessment matrix for crypto risks
A working paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) proposed a count vulnerabilities and potential policy responses for the...
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer challenges US gov’t proposed jury questions
The lawyer representing Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has claimed that the proposed jury...
Taiwan regulator announces new guidelines for crypto exchanges
Taiwan’s regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The agency published...
SEC delays decision on ARK Invest and Global X Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has delayed its decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF decision to early 2024. Also delayed is the...
Nomura Bank’s Laser Digital receives approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
Key takeaways Laser Digital can now operate in Abu Dhabi Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japan’s Nomura Bank,...
Crypto firm claiming $1.4B in trades on CMC flashes reportedly fake license data
A number of cryptocurrency platforms reporting billions of dollars in daily trades on CoinMarketCap appear to have been misleading their...
JPEX scandal masterminds still at large as 11 suspects taken into custody: Report
The masterminds behind Hong Kong’s JPEX alleged crypto exchange scandal — referred to by some as the largest financial fraud...
Coinbase secures registration with the Bank of Spain
Coinbase’s registration with the Bank of Spain marks a significant stride in its mission to provide secure and compliant crypto...
Coinbase CEO warns against AI regulation, calls for decentralization
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, expressed his stance on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in a recent post...
Binance could delist multiple stablecoins as MiCA takes effect next year
Key takeaways Binance to delist multiple stablecoins A Binance executive has warned that the cryptocurrency exchange could delist multiple stablecoins...
US Anti-CBDC bill moves a step closer to passing
The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, aimed at preventing “unelected bureaucrats in Washington” from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC),...
New UK bill to seize stolen crypto reach final approval stage
Key takeaways The UK government could seize stolen cryptocurrencies A bill that seeks to expand the ability of UK authorities...
Weak competition in AI race could hurt consumers — UK watchdog
There is a “real risk” that the artificial intelligence (AI) industry could develop in a way that could end up...
Crypto influencer arrested in Hong Kong for JPEX association
A Hong Kong-based social media influencer has been reportedly arrested after investigations around the liquidity crisis of the crypto exchange...
Japan’s to allow startups raise funds using crypto
Japan eyes support for crypto startups in new regulation on startup financing. According to reports, the new rules means startups...
Hong Kong warns that crypto firms are not “banks”
Hong Kong warns crypto firms against using the word “bank” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) says only licensed banks...
XRP lawyer John Deaton joins LBRY case as amicus curiae
Lawyer John Deaton, who represents numerous XRP token holders in the Ripple- Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, has formally submitted...
Stoner Cats NFTs ‘fan crowdfunding’ not securities: SEC’s Peirce, Uyeda
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charging nonfungible token (NFT) project Stoner Cats sparked feedback from commissioners Hester...
Rep. Tom Emmer reintroduces anti-CBDC bill to Congress
Legislation aimed at preventing “unelected bureaucrats in Washington” from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has been reintroduced by...
India embarks on crafting crypto regulations after ruling out ban
India was long thought to be planning a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. However, in the just concluded G20 Summit, India...
France launches a certificate for finfluencers, including crypto
Amid the current pressure on so-called “finlfluencers,” promoting investment products in their blogs, France makes a step toward outright licensing...
Coinbase plans major expansion in countries with “clear crypto rules”
Coinbase targets expansion across the EU, UK, Brazil and Singapore among other jurisdictions with clear regulatory trajectory. The exchange also...
