‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule
Getting crypto exchanges across the world to plug into each other and share sensitive customer data is proving to be a complex problem. Nonetheless, firms…
Policy & regulation
US Lawmakers Looking Into China’s Role in GameStop Pump: Report
U.S. lawmakers are set to question a trader named Keith Gill and the chief executives of Reddit and Robinhood about their roles in the GameStop…
Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously
Nothing says 2021 like dogecoin, a dog-themed cryptocurrency that has recently skyrocketed in value, thanks in part to the support of Elon Musk and other…
World’s Oldest Central Bank Extends Digital Currency Test Till 2022
The world’s oldest central bank, Sweden’s Riksbank, is to extend its pilot project for a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) for another 12 months….
State of Crypto: Will 2021 Finally Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?
There’s been renewed interest in bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the nomination of Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission and the approval…
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency companies need more support from the federal government and regulators to boost confidence within the country’s business sector, according to Steve…
Crypto Long & Short: What Does Dogecoin Have to Do With Government Bans?
Dogecoin is not a cryptocurrency you would expect to read about much in this column since it is not exactly an “institutional grade” asset. It…
Money Reimagined: Musk Masters the Attention Economy
Welcome to Money Reimagined. Well, this past week felt historic. As bitcoin surged to all-time highs and found its way into TV studios and onto…
India Grants Crypto Holders Reprieve Ahead of Likely Ban: Report
Policymakers in India will provide a transition period if a proposed ban on cryptocurrency usage is passed as expected. According to a report by Bloomberg…
Crypto Use in Terrorism ‘a Growing Problem,’ Yellen Says
Cryptocurrencies used for illicit purposes are a “growing problem,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday. “I see the promise of these new technologies, but I…