White House establishes framework for digital assets
The White House has launched a framework for the development of digital assets, which is the first of its kind in the US.
SEC guidelines set to hamper banks’ crypto projects
New accounting guidance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has potentially hamstrung banks’ crypto projects, Finextra has claimed.
Bank of Thailand to initiate CBDC pilot study
The Bank of Thailand has said that it is starting a pilot study of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).
UK Parliament initiates inquiry into crypto and digital assets sector
A cross party group in the UK Parliament has begun an inquiry into the UK’s cryptocurrency and digital assets sector.
Is the crypto crash a failure of regulation?
The crypto industry has been on a white-knuckle rollercoaster over the last few years. Establishing a market presence back in 2013, the price of Bitcoin rose from just over $10,000 in 2017 to over $61,000 in October 2021. However, the market is now experiencing a bust. Was a failure to regulation to blame?
Crypto firm Meow bags $22m in Series A
Meow, a compliant crypto yield offering for corporate treasuries, has scored $22m in a Series A funding round.
Will CBDCs deliver major social change?
A recent study by Ripple has found that over 70% of respondents across five global regions believe central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could deliver major social change in the next five years.
BlockSec scores $8m from seed funding raise
BlockSec, a blockchain security startup, has bagged $8m in a seed funding round co-led by Vitalbridge Capital and Matrix Partners.
What role does blockchain have in compliance?
Technology and regulatory compliance can often seem unconnected to some. However, in a world where cryptocurrency continues to establish deeper roots in the mainstream, they are becoming more connected.
MAS refuses to rule out further regulatory restrictions on crypto
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has claimed it will not rule out adding further restrictions on retail crypto-traders as well as amending existing legislation.
