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Cryptocurrency
European Council Approves Final MiCA Legislation
By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2022
The next step before MiCA is formally adopted is for the European Parliament to vote on the proposal on Monday.
DeFi & Web3
CFTC Allowed to Serve Complaint to DAO Through Website
By Editors | 05/10/2022
The CFTC intends to hold any voting member of the Ooki DAO individually liable for violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
Stablecoins
US Regulators Call for New Laws for Crypto, Stablecoins
By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2022
FSOC report calls for legislation to establish stablecoin regulation, supervisory authority over crypto asset entities, and rulemaking authority over crypto-asset spot markets.
Payments & Settlements
Australian Regulators Propose Measures to Address De-Banking
By Editors | 04/10/2022
A CFR policy paper provides four recommendations to address de‑banking of fintechs, crypto exchanges and remittance firms.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Fines Celebrity Kim Kardashian for Promoting Crypto
By Editors | 04/10/2022
Kardashian failed to disclose the compensation she received to promote EMAX tokens on Instagram. The case is a warning to other celebrities and influencers.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Cryptoasset Treatment Will Hinder Innovation: JBA
By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2022
Japan Bankers Association says the proposed infrastructure risk add-on will discourage banks from developing new DLT businesses.
Custody & Infrastructure
SWIFT, Chainlink Working on Blockchain Interoperability POC
By Editors | 02/10/2022
Chainlink’s open-source cross-chain interoperability protocol will enable SWIFT messages to instruct on-chain token transfers.
Stablecoins
Korean National Assembly to Question Crypto Execs on Terra
By Editors | 02/10/2022
TerraForm Labs accuses Korean prosecutors of overreach. Luna Foundation Guard money allegedly transferred overseas.
Stablecoins
IMF Calls for Global Coordination on Stablecoin Regulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2022
In markets where risks are growing quickly, authorities should take immediate action, including by introducing targeted measures to “slow down stablecoin adoption”.
Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Grants Revolut Approval to Offer Crypto Services
By Editors | 01/10/2022
Revolut was allowed to remain on a temporary register after a March deadline for approvals until its application was fully processed.
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