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JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
Binance Executives for Russia and Eastern Europe Leave Top Exchange
8.9.2023
Two Binance executives responsible for the crypto giant’s operations in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet space have left the company. The departures come at a time when the leading crypto exchange finds itself under persisting regulatory pressure and is considering leaving sanctioned Russia....
US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East
1.9.2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce denied blocking AI chip sales to the Middle East and remained silent as to whether the requirements were only imposed on specific countries
Binance Australia GM ‘really confident’ regulators will side with crypto
1.9.2023
Ben Rose is hopeful that Binance Australia’s banking woes will be relieved by positive regulation in the future
Biden’s Regulators Urged to Work With Congress on Crypto Regulation
1.9.2023
A number of U.S. lawmakers have urged regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to work with Congress on crypto regulation. “Chair Gensler’s regulation by enforcement is unlawful and does nothing to protect consumers. It’s time for Biden’s...
Binance to Gradually Phase Out Support for BUSD Stablecoin
31.8.2023
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by global trade volume, Binance, has announced it is discontinuing support for the stablecoin asset BUSD. The trading platform is encouraging users to swap their BUSD as Binance gradually phases out BUSD markets. BUSD Support Ending on Binance...
Binance Finds Way to Serve Belgian Users After Cease Order
31.8.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it continues to provide services to residents of Belgium through its Polish entity. The announcement comes two months after the crypto trading company was ordered by the Belgian financial regulator to cease all crypto services in the country. Binance Offers...
Japanese Regulators Greenlight EOS Token Trading, Enabling Pairing with Japanese Yen
30.8.2023
The EOS Network has secured whitelist approval from Japan's crypto regulator allowing EOS token to be traded against the Japanese yen on the regulated crypto exchanges of Japan.
The EOS network announced in a blog post that the trading opportunity is slated to become operational in September,...
Swiss Bank SEBA Gets in-principle Approval From Hong Kong Regulators to Offer Crypto Services
30.8.2023
Crypto-friendly Swiss-based SEBA Bank has successfully obtained an approval-in-principle (AIP) from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, bringing it one step closer to offering crypto services in the region.
The AIP signals a pivotal moment for SEBA Hong Kong, the bank's...
Binance’s Belgian Customers to Use Polish Entity In Bid to Escape Regulators’ Ban
28.8.2023
Financial authority FSMA told the company in June to cease serving Belgian customers from outside the European bloc
UK Plans To Ban Crypto Cold Calls, Seeks Public Opinion For Evaluation On Businesses
24.8.2023
The UK government is evaluating the impact of a potential financial services cold call ban on businesses and private enterprises.
As part of its plans to minimize the risk to consumers in the economy, the UK Treasury has issued a consultation paper to poll citizens on the perceived impact of...
Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten ID Requirements as Regulators Cite Fraud Concerns
21.8.2023
Existing customers have until Oct. 1 to complete the process, after which time they will only be able to withdraw, cancel orders or close trading positions
Paypal Pauses UK Crypto Purchases Amid Regulatory Changes; Assures Resumption in Early 2024
16.8.2023
In recent communications to its U.K. clientele, Paypal has announced a temporary suspension of cryptocurrency purchases starting October 1, 2023, with plans to resume in early 2024. Notably, even amidst this hiatus, users can continue to hold their crypto within the Paypal ecosystem and are free...
From the U.S. to Japan, regulators are beginning to embrace crypto
16.8.2023
Switzerland, Singapore and the EU have taken the early regulatory lead, but Japan and the UAE are coming on now. Even the U.S. may be awakening
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
11.8.2023
The Federal Election Commission in the U.S. unanimously voted to advance a petition to regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
11.8.2023
The U.S. Federal Election Commission unanimously voted to advance a petition to regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence
Binance's VC Arm Dominated Funding Rounds Last Week Even as Regulators Scrutinized the Crypto Exchange
7.8.2023
Binance Labs announced investments in four incubator projects and participated in a round for privacy infrastructure startup zkPass
Payments Giant Paypal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin PYUSD
7.8.2023
Paypal has introduced its own stablecoin, representing the first venture of its kind by a leading financial firm. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the launch could notably accelerate the slow integration of cryptocurrencies for payment purposes. A New Era for Paypal: Introduction of PYUSD...
Binance Users Reach 150 Million, CZ Reveals
5.8.2023
Registered users of Binance have hit 150 million, the crypto exchange’s founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), announced on social media. The milestone has been reached despite increased regulatory pressure on the world’s largest trading platform for digital assets in the past few months. Crypto...
Coinbase Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, Alleging Crypto Falls Out of Regulator's Oversight
4.8.2023
Coinbase filed for judgement in its ongoing case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, alleging the regulator is stepping well outside its jurisdiction in suing the crypto exchange