Cryptocurrencies

Lithuania aims to tighten crypto regulation and ban anonymous accounts

The country decided to act in advance of upcoming EU regulations that could effectively ban noncustodial wallets.

7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. senators unveil bill to regulate cryptocurrency

A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would establish new rules for cryptocurrency, and hand the bulk of their oversight to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

8 months ago

Asian wealth managers seen wary of digital assets despite soaring demand

Wealth managers in Asia are holding back from offering digital assets to investors despite soaring demand due to a lack of understanding of these assets, according to an industry survey by consulting firm Accenture published on Monday.

8 months, 1 week ago

Britain proposes safety net against failing stablecoins

Britain's finance ministry set out plans on Tuesday for adapting existing rules to deal for any major stablecoin collapses, such as with TerraUSD last month.

8 months, 1 week ago

Paraguay paves the way for crypto regulation despite internal opposition

A new bill for crypto regulation has been approved by Paraguayan Congress despite the central bank and budget commission’s rejection of the project.

8 months, 1 week ago

Central African Republic to launch bitcoin investment platform

Central African Republic will launch the continent's first legal cryptocurrency investment hub, the presidency said, extending the impoverished country's embrace of digital finance despite words of caution from the International Monetary Fund.

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Two credit card firms in Israel to let cardholders buy Bitcoin

Two Israel-based credit card companies, Max and Isracard, have started working on Bitcoin investment and cashback solutions via a credit card.

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Finding and Dividing Hidden Crypto Assets in a Divorce

Cryptocurrency may prove more challenging to track and prove ownership of than more tangible assets.

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Central African bank regulator reminds states of crypto ban

Central Africa's regional banking regulator sent out a reminder on Friday about its ban on cryptocurrencies, weeks after the Central African Republic, a member state, made bitcoin legal tender.

9 months ago

US Treasury Secretary reaffirms need for stablecoin regulation following UST crash

Janet Yellen said it would be “highly appropriate” to aim for “a consistent federal framework” on stablecoins by the end of 2022 in the U.S., given the growth of the market.

9 months ago

Uganda's central bank weighs issuance of digital currency

Uganda's central bank is considering whether to issue a digital currency and has not banned cryptocurrencies, but has concerns about risks from the technology including consumer protection and financial inclusion, a senior bank official said

9 months, 1 week ago

Gucci jumps on the crypto bandwagon with U.S. project

Gucci’s high-end handbags and other luxury products can now be bought using cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, in some U.S. stores, the Italian company said, as digital currencies move to broader acceptance.

9 months, 1 week ago

Panama passes bill to permit use of crypto assets

Lawmakers in Panama's National Assembly on Thursday approved a bill to regulate the use and commercialization of crypto assets in the Central American country renowned as a hub of offshore financial services.

9 months, 1 week ago

Binance pushes back against report exchange supplied customer data to Russian government

The exchange said it was "categorically false" that it shared user data with Russian regulators, and it had stopped working in the country following the invasion of Ukraine.

9 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Diversify Your Bitcoin Holdings

Keeping your Bitcoin in one place is a bad idea. Use a variety of storage mediums to optimize your Bitcoin security.

10 months ago

Crypto and gaming collide in high-risk 'play-to-earn' economies

Jarindr Thitadilaka says he made as much as $2,000 a month last year from his collection of digital pets, which he would breed and send into battle to win cryptocurrencies.

10 months ago

EU bans providing 'high-value crypto-asset services' to Russia

Prohibiting crypto services was one of three financial measures the European Commission proposed in addition to an import ban on Russian coal.

10 months ago

MetaMask announces integration with Apple Pay

It became known that the popular cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask intends to expand the list of services and opportunities for its customers.

10 months, 1 week ago

Britain sets out plan to exploit crypto potential

British finance minister Rishi Sunak asks Royal Mint to create an NFT, to be issued by summer

10 months, 1 week ago

Bank of Japan will prepare 'thoroughly' for possible launch of digital yen, Kuroda says

The Bank of Japan currently has no plan to issue its own digital currency but will prepare "thoroughly" to respond to changing circumstances that could require it to do so in future, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday.

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Austin the next US crypto hub? Officials approve blockchain resolutions

The City of Austin gears up to become America’s next crypto hot spot by passing two resolutions focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.

10 months, 2 weeks ago