Digital Assets

    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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