World
Bank of Canada & Global Stablecoin Regulation Push: Are Nations Coordinating or Diverging
The Bank of Canada is urging the federal government to consider creating a comprehensive framework for regulating stablecoins, given the ongoing mainstream interest.
In his speech at the Chartered Professional...
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France vs EU: Crypto Licence “Passporting” Under MiCA & Regulatory Tightening
France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), has warned that it may crack down on crypto firms licensed in other EU countries....
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SEC Clears the Way for Spot Crypto ETFs with New Listing Rules
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved new generic listing standards for spot cryptocurrency ETFs and other commodity-based exchange-traded products. The new rules...
Australia
Regulatory Leadership Changes: ASIC & APRA Chairs Stepping Down – What Direction Next?
Australia’s corporate watchdog Joe Longo has announced that he will step down at the end of this term. The news comes at a time...
Australia
Australia’s ASIC Stablecoin Distribution Exemption: Impacts & Next Steps
Australia’s Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has issued a new instrument that offers a class exemption to intermediaries distributing stablecoins. The exemption allows various...
World
Pakistan opens doors for global crypto firms with new licence programme
Pakistan is finally opening doors to official crypto transactions in the country. A report from local outlet Dawn states that the government has invited...
World
Altcoin Failures Muddy Bitcoin’s Treasury Dominance, Warns Industry Leader
After a strong start, Bitcoin treasury companies are now facing a slowdown, with one in four trading below their BTC holding. According to David...
World
Capital Group’s $1B Bitcoin Treasury Bet Now Worth $6B – Big Win for TradFi
Capital Group, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has quietly turned a bold Bitcoin bet into one of the most profitable investments in...
Australia
Aussies Still Battle Bank Roadblocks Despite Years of Crypto Growth
Despite the Australian government's push for crypto regulation, Australians are still facing significant hurdles when transacting in cryptocurrency. This is according to a recent...
Australia
Australia’s New PSRA Amendments to Bring Crypto Networks Under Oversight
Australia has amended its Payment Systems regulation for the first time in 25 years, with the aim of bringing crypto networks under regulatory oversight.
This...
World
Ripple Secures BBVA for Institutional Bitcoin & Ether Custody in Europe
On September 9, Ripple announced that it has partnered with Spain's second-largest bank, BBVA, and will now provide its digital asset custody technology to...