The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a report on the risks associated with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in the EU market. While acknowledging the potential benefits of DeFi, such as financial inclusion and innovative financial products, the report also highlights significant risks. One of the main risks identified is the liquidity risk due […]
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies varies across different regions. In the United States, various regulatory bodies, such as the SEC, CFTC, and OCC, are vying for jurisdiction over the sector. The SEC has faced criticism for its enforcement approach and has lost several significant court cases. The US Congress has introduced and discussed multiple cryptocurrency-related […]
Switzerland’s announcement at the Sibos 2023 conference about live transactions with a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has sparked a flurry of claims and counter-claims within the XRP community. A user on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that the Swiss Central Bank is using XRP as a settlement token through the R3 network. However, an expert […]
A bipartisan parliamentary committee in the UK has called on the government to protect creators from copyright infringement related to nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and address potential risks associated with sporting groups issuing digital assets. The committee highlighted the ease and speed at which NFTs can be minted, compared to the slow process for artists to […]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has imposed restrictions on Rebuildingsociety, a peer-to-peer lending platform that partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Binance to comply with the FCA’s marketing regulations. The FCA stated that Rebuildingsociety was not authorized to approve the content of any financial promotion for a Qualifying Cryptoasset by an unauthorised person and […]
The Ministry of Finance in Cyprus is proposing amendments to the existing Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering Law in order to align the country with international standards for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism. The amendments require all service providers working with crypto assets to register with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange […]
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly in talks with major European banks to expand its crypto services and products ahead of the rollout of the region’s MiCA rules. The exchange aims to tap into partnerships with these banks to bring crypto to more people. It is expected that these banks will begin offering crypto services […]
Former BlackRock executive, Martin Bednall, believes that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve all spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) applications simultaneously. Bednall made this prediction during a panel discussion at the CCData’s Digital Asset Summit in London. He is optimistic about the approval of ETF applications from BlackRock, Fidelity, WisdomTree, […]
The Netherlands has established itself as a leading destination for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and businesses, thanks to its strong and transparent regulatory landscape. The country’s strict regulations require companies to register in order to offer crypto services, ensuring compliance and customer protection. While some major players like Binance and Coinbase have faced fines for non-compliance, other […]
Hydranet, a leading off-chain trading expert, has launched the Hydranet DEX, a Layer 3 trading platform that enables trustless, cost-effective, and near-instant cross-chain trading. This mainnet beta release marks a significant milestone for the project, which has seen impressive growth and has a promising roadmap ahead. The Hydranet DEX connects the Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems, […]
