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Uruguay Introduces Cryptocurrency Law in Parliament
13.9.2022
A new cryptocurrency bill project was introduced by the executive power to the Parliament of Uruguay. The bill seeks to clarify how crypto assets will be regulated in the country, giving the Central Bank of Uruguay competence over cryptocurrency assets, modifying its organic charter,...
Could Japanese Regulatory Change Provide New Boost for Crypto?
12.9.2022
Regulations governing crypto could be set for a change – with the sector’s governing body preparing to reform laws that pertain to stablecoins and security tokens. Trust banks could also be given the power to handle crypto, as is already the case in the United States....
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Fireblocks records $100M+ revenue in subscriptions amid bear market
12.9.2022
As a software-as-a-service provider, Fireblocks witnessed overwhelming interest in decentralized finance, blockchain and Web3 technologies
Bitpanda aims to entice crypto investors to TradFi by adding commodities
8.9.2022
The exchange now allows crypto investors access to traditional investments such as natural resource commodities like precious metals
Deloitte: Nearly 50% of CFOs Surveyed Expect Recession to Hit US Economy This Year
4.9.2022
Financial services firm Deloitte has conducted a survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) and found that nearly 50% of respondents expect the U.S. economy to be in recession this year. Furthermore, 39% expect the North American economy to be in a period of stagflation by year-end. CFOs...
Crypto Financial-Services Firm Galaxy Digital Hires Andrew Lace for Its London Trading Division
31.8.2022
The firm has been hiring aggressively despite concerns of a crypto winter and plans to end the year with more than 400 employees
Bitcoin and the Banking system: slammed doors and legacy flaws
24.8.2022
It’s no secret the banking system doesn’t like Bitcoin — but does that stance challenge Bitcoin-first companies? Cointelegraph investigates
Morgan Stanley Analyst Says Crypto Economy’s Liquidity Improved, but There’s ‘No Huge Demand to Re-Leverage’
22.8.2022
An analyst at the New York-based financial services and investment management company Morgan Stanley detailed on Monday that crypto liquidity seems to be recovering. Morgan Stanley’s Sheena Shah highlighted in a note to investors that the stablecoin market capitalization is seeing fewer...
Nasdaq-Listed Eqonex Closing Crypto Exchange Due to High Competition, Fallen Volumes
17.8.2022
The Nasdaq-listed firm Eqonex is closing its cryptocurrency exchange business. The company cited high competition among crypto trading platforms and fallen volumes as key reasons for shutting down its exchange. Eqonex Closing Crypto Exchange Eqonex Ltd. (Nasdaq: EQOS), a digital asset financial...
BlockFi tops the Inc. 5000 list with almost 250,000% revenue growth in three years
16.8.2022
The CeFi crypto lender faced a large fine spearheaded by the SEC this year and weathered the harsh crypto winter to come in as Inc. magazine’s No. 1 revenue gainer
What DeFi Offers Beyond Lending for Crypto Speculation
14.8.2022
DeFi advocates claim that his nascent industry will continue to grow and, ultimately, make good on its promises.
"By removing the need to rely on intermediaries, DeFi makes traditional banking services far more accessible."
Leading DeFi protocols are now seeking exposure to real-world assets....
Borrowing to buy Bitcoin: Is it ever worth the risk?
3.8.2022
Borrowing to buy crypto has often been advocated for by various influencers, but the consequences may be dire
Robinhood Crypto Fined $30 Million by New York Regulator for ‘Significant Failures’ in Multiple Areas
3.8.2022
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined Robinhood Crypto $30 million for “significant failures in the areas of bank secrecy act/anti-money laundering (‘BSA/AML’) obligations and cybersecurity.” Robinhood Crypto Settles With the DFS The...
'This is on me' — Robinhood CEO to lay off 23% of staff after Q2 loss
3.8.2022
The online retail broker blamed the economy for a decline in user numbers and net revenue that fell 44% year-on-year, although revenue from crypto rose moderately this quarter
Huobi Becomes Latest Crypto Exchange to Receive Provisional Approval From Dubai Regulator
24.7.2022
Huobi recently became the latest cryptocurrency exchange platform to be granted provisional approval by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, a statement from the company has said. The provisional approval allows Huobi to offer virtual asset exchange products and services...
56% of banks say DLT and crypto are 'not a priority' in near future — Fed survey
15.7.2022
Many respondents from major banks said the technology would likely be unimportant for liquidity management practices until 2027
DeFi for financial services: Alex Tapscott’s ‘Digital Asset Revolution’
15.7.2022
Alex Tapscott’s new book breaks down key DeFi concepts for business leaders
State-Owned Swiss Bank Postfinance to Offer Clients Direct Access to Crypto Market
14.7.2022
Swiss post office’s banking unit, the state-owned Postfinance, is reportedly preparing to enter the crypto market. “Our clients want direct access to this market through their house bank.” Swiss Post Office’s Banking Arm to Enter Crypto Market The banking and financial...
The crypto industry needs a crypto capital market structure
3.7.2022
The DeFi industry needs a sound market structure and systemic independence from current transactional systems
Goldman Sachs Downgrades Coinbase to Sell Rating — Analyst Says Firm Needs to Make Cost Base Reductions
28.6.2022
Analysts from the multinational investment bank and financial services company Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have downgraded Coinbase Global Inc. in a note to investors on Monday. Today, Coinbase shares are down 83.68% from the stock’s all-time high (ATH) in November 2021. Goldman analyst William...