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SEC of Thailand wants public feedback on crypto lending, staking ban
10.3.2023
Thailand's securities regulator believes that crypto firms should not be allowed to deploy users’ deposits and provide lending services
Blockchain.com suspends its asset management subsidiary launched in April: Report
9.3.2023
The timing of opening the subsidiary was unfortunate, a spokesperson noted to Bloomberg, although the company held up to the crypto winter for quite a while
Crypto industry braces for impact with Silvergate exit
9.3.2023
Silvergate may not pose a systematic risk for the U. S. banking system, but it could raise risks related to banking concentration and introduce new challenges for venture capital firms sources claim
House Republicans directly criticize Biden administration for digital asset policies
9.3.2023
"Because of actions taken by this Administration, the United States is at risk of pushing the digital asset ecosystem overseas,” said Republican Financial Services Committee members
US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
9.3.2023
Members of the task force have worked to “counter Russian sanctions evasion”, which included illicit crypto transactions and money laundering schemes
SWIFT moves to next phase of CBDC testing after positive results
9.3.2023
According to SWIFT, 24% of central banks will introduce a CBDC within the next couple of years
CoinTracker integrates with H&R Block to offer crypto tax preparation
9.3.2023
The new integration allows crypto users to automatically fill out the crypto portion of Form 8949, which is used to report capital gains and losses from investments for tax filings
Ukraine’s central bank sees both promises and threats in Bitcoin
9.3.2023
The central bank of Ukraine sees crypto as a threat to macro-financial stability and a promising opportunity for better payments at the same time
Fraudsters Offer Russians Bogus Chance to Invest in Fake ‘State Cryptocurrency’
9.3.2023
Internet users in Russia have been targeted in an email campaign advertising the launch of an alleged cryptocurrency issued by the state. Potential victims are encouraged to follow a link to the website of the fraudulent investment scheme, security experts said. Thousands of Investment Offers...
Mt Gox registration deadline pushed for another month
9.3.2023
Mt. Gox creditors have another month to file for their claims as the registration deadline was pushed back by another month
FCA officials tell UK parliamentary committee crypto regulation is unavoidable
8.3.2023
The CEO and chairman of the UK’s financial regulator took a grim tone as they discussed crypto regulation, but conceded that they’re the ones who have to do it
Silvergate Capital Corporation will ‘voluntarily liquidate’ Silvergate Bank
8.3.2023
The company claimed that the bank's voluntary liquidation is its best path forward due to recent industry and regulatory developments
Breaking barriers: Meet 7 women shaping the future of crypto and Web3
8.3.2023
Cointelegraph spoke with women from different backgrounds, projects, countries, and generations about career, diversity, and their journeys in crypto
Vitalik Buterin's philanthropic fund donates 15M USDC to UC San Diego
8.3.2023
The Airborne Institute will use the generous grant to study the transmission of airborne diseases such as COVID-19
China’s Wechat Adds Support for Digital Yuan Payments
8.3.2023
Chinese social media platform Wechat has introduced support for the state-backed digital yuan in its popular payment app. Over a billion users will now ostensibly be able to take advantage of fast payments with the digital currency issued by the People’s Bank of China. Wechat Pay Follows Alipay...
It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why
8.3.2023
Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
8.3.2023
Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued
Silk Road Bitcoin for sale? US government-linked addresses transfer $1B in BTC
8.3.2023
US law enforcement agencies have confiscated thousands of BTC from Silk Road over the years and a significant chunk of it has been auctioned from time to time
Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations
8.3.2023
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the Russian Federation may lag behind other nations if it maintains its conservative approach towards new financial technologies. Russian Crypto Businesses...
North Macedonia Says Bomb Threats Come From Russia, Crypto Used to Hide Origin
8.3.2023
The government of North Macedonia believes that an ongoing wave of false bomb threats against public targets in the country is coming from Russia and Iran. The authorities in Skopje also say that payments related to the attacks have been made with cryptocurrency to conceal traces. Over...