The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a pilot program for a Singapore Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for bank settlements. This marks a shift from previous simulations to real-world trials with local banks, aiming to enable instant settlement of payments among commercial banks using the CBDC. Unlike Singapore, the US has been less […]
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Hashkey has introduced insurance coverage for its clients’ assets stored in hot and cold wallets. The policy will cover 50% of assets in cold wallets and 100% of assets in hot wallets, with a potential payout of $50 million to $400 million in the event of a claim. Hashkey is also […]
The Philippines is making a significant move towards a digital era in finance by introducing tokenized treasury bonds. The Bureau of the Treasury plans to offer 10 billion pesos (approximately $179 million) in one-year tokenized bonds to institutional buyers. These bonds, issued by state-owned institutions, will have a minimum denomination of 10 million pesos and […]
Representative Kim Nam-Kuk, a lawyer and politician from South Korea, has agreed to sell his cryptocurrency assets in response to allegations of improprieties and a conflict of interest. The decision comes as Kim faces an investigation regarding the withdrawal of $4.5 million worth of WEMIX tokens. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services […]
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has unveiled his cryptocurrency policy framework, promising to dismantle federal regulations and reduce the workforce of regulatory bodies like the SEC and the CFTC if elected. Ramaswamy’s plan, called the ‘Three Freedoms of Crypto,’ advocates for a 75% reduction in the federal workforce, including the SEC, with the aim of […]
Several members of Congress have submitted a memo urging financial authorities to clarify that SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) is not enforceable. The memo argues that SAB 121 should have no legal effect and that banks and other financial institutions should not be required to comply with it. SAB 121 is a rule […]
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued new guidance on crypto regulations in an effort to protect consumers and increase transparency in the crypto industry. The proposed measures require licensed entities to notify the authority when listing or delisting a crypto coin and submit their policies on how they handle these actions. […]
In early 2024, Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, plans to launch a new exchange in Thailand through a joint venture with Gulf Energy Development. The project, known as Gulf Binance, received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission and is set to launch on an invitation-only basis on November 15, 2023, before […]
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is set to launch a new exchange in Thailand in early 2024. The exchange, called Gulf Binance, is a joint venture with Gulf Energy Development, a major energy company in Thailand. Initially, Gulf Binance will be available on an invitation-only basis, with a public rollout planned for […]
Several American lawmakers have expressed concerns about the proposed taxation scheme for digital assets in a letter to the U.S. Treasury. They argue that the current rules could stifle innovation and harm the digital asset ecosystem. The lawmakers specifically highlight the expansion of the term “broker” to include DeFi services, which could require these platforms […]
