France and Luxembourg conclude CBDC project
The central banks of France and Luxembourg have finished an experimental CBDC project to settle a €100m digital native bond, claims Finextra.
ISDA to publish crypto derivatives draft standards by end of 2022
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) is planning to publish its initial set of standards and definitions for the OTC crypto derivatives market by the end of 2022.
BIS Innovation Hub unveils new CBDC prototype
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub’s Swiss Centre has launched a new project as a prototype CBDC.
New York Fed, MAS link to explore wCBDCs for cross-border payments
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have linked to explore the use of wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.
MEPs approve new stricter cybersecurity rules
New rules requiring EU countries to meet stricter supervisory and enforcement measures as well as harmonising sanctions have been approved by MEPs.
EU passes MiCA legislation in crypto regulation breakthrough
The European Union has come one step closer to making crypto regulation a reality after it passed the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill.
FSB proposes framework for international cryptoasset regulation
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a proposed framework for the international regulation of crypto-asset activities.
Study finds $4bn illicitly laundered through DeFi exchanges
Cryptoasset risk management firm Elliptic has found that criminals have used DeFi exchanges amongst other things to launder more than $4bn in crypto.
Kim Kardashian given $1.26m fine for crypto promotion
Kim Kardashian has been given a $1.26m charge by the SEC for promoting a crypto asset without disclosing the pay-out she received for it.
ECB: digital euro will not be available until 2026 at least
The European Central Bank (ECB) has said EU citizens are unlikely to see a digital euro until 2026 at the earliest as the bank considers further design and distribution considerations.
