HKMA proposes bank-like regulations on stablecoins

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has called for the regulation of fiat-currency backed stablecoins similar to that of banks.

Why PayPal may be next to enter the stablecoin market

PayPal has confirmed it is looking into developing PayPal Coin, a dollar-backed stablecoin as it looks to expand its footprint in the cryptocurrency space.

UK parliament launches crypto advocacy group

The UK parliament has launched a cross-party group of lawmakers to create a framework to regulate digital asset markets, a report by the Financial...

RBI launches Fintech department to deal with Crypto, CBDC challenges

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has created a new Fintech department to deal with key challenges in the burgeoning sector.

Cryptocurrency-based crime reached a new high in 2021

A report by Chainalysis has found illicit addresses received $14bn in deposits during 2021, which was almost twice the amount they collected in 2020.

Could 2022 be the year of the CBDC?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies showing no signs of slowing down, the growth of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) appears to be another trend on the ascendancy. Will 2022 prove to be a red-letter year for CBDC adoption?

Security intelligence firm Recorded Future snaps up SecurityTrails

Recorded Future, the largest global provider of intelligence for enterprise security, has acquired attack surface monitoring provider SecurityTrails for an undisclosed fee.

Google acquires security operations enterprise Siemplify

Google Cloud has acquired security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) provider Siemplify in a $500m deal.

Australia’s CFR backs cryptoasset regulation framework

Australia’s Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) has revealed its support for a government plan to create a new regulatory framework for cryptoassets.

Security automation firm ContraForce inks $2m seed

No-code security automation company for SMEs ContraForce has raised $2m from a seed funding round.

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