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Tether Taps Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell as Economics Head
[Jul 15, 2024 6:00 AM] Gradwell will be responsible for quantifying the Tether economy to regulators.
US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says
[Jul 14, 2024 4:16 PM] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may…
Three-Quarters of Jurisdictions Partially or Not Compliant with VASP Sector Recommendation, Says FATF
Digital Assets Thrive in H1 2024, CME and Glassnode Report Finds
[Jul 12, 2024 9:31 AM] Digital assets showed significant growth in the first half of 2024, driven by increased institutional interest and the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. According to a report from CME Group and Glassnode, these factors have cemented digital assets as…
How law enforcement struggles with sophisticated crypto laundering
[Jul 11, 2024 8:03 AM] Advanced crypto laundering techniques continue to challenge law enforcement and crypto-related services, as highlighted in a new Chainalysis report on money laundering.
Bank of Russia Discusses Conditions of Upcoming Stablecoin Regulation
[Jul 11, 2024 5:20 AM] The Bank of Russia has highlighted the conditions it will need to consider when regulating the use of stablecoins for Russian individuals and companies. The bank stated that before a regulation is enacted, a thorough study of these assets and a…
Cryptoquant Report: Bitcoin Whales Buy Aggressively as Price Hits 4-Month Low
[Jul 10, 2024 1:35 PM] Bitcoin’s recent price dip to a four-month low has triggered significant losses for new and large investors. This development, combined with mixed market signals, suggests the leading crypto asset is at a critical juncture, according to the…
Crypto adoption in Argentina soars amid 276% inflation spike
[Jul 9, 2024 6:28 AM] Argentina has emerged as the top market by numbers of visitors on Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges.
Latam Insights: Paraguay Raises Bitcoin Mining Power Fees, Bolivia Praises Stablecoins as Dollar Proxy
[Jul 7, 2024 3:15 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguay raises bitcoin mining power fees, Bolivia talks about the utility of stablecoins as dollar…
Justin Sun Developing Gasless Transaction Stablecoin Solution for Tron and EVM Chains
[Jul 7, 2024 3:24 AM] Justin Sun, founder of Tron, a smart contracts-enabled blockchain, has announced that his team is developing a gas-free transaction solution for stablecoins. This means that stablecoin movement fees will be free for the users, with issuers having…
Russia in the Process of Regulating the Use of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
[Jul 4, 2024 10:09 PM] Russia is considering adding the subject of stablecoins to an upcoming bill, allowing them to be used officially for completing cross-border payments. Alexey Guznov, Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia, declared that proposals have already been…
Central Bank of Bolivia States Crypto Might Be Beneficial, Remarks Stablecoins Utility as Dollar Proxy
[Jul 4, 2024 8:38 PM] Edwin Rojas Ulo, President of the Central Bank of Bolivia, referred to the recent change in stance that the institution had on crypto and stablecoins. According to reports, Rojas Ulo stated that he believes adding crypto to the national financial…
Basel Committee finalizes crypto exposure rules for banks
[Jul 3, 2024 3:40 PM] The committee is unveiling the standards later in July, culminating a yearslong process.
Orbital Analysis: Emerging Markets Overwhelmingly Embrace USDT Payments on TRON
[Jul 3, 2024 2:55 AM] Orbital, a provider of blockchain-based payments, has published a blog post highlighting the importance of USDT payments on TRON in emerging markets. The company processes millions of on-chain transactions each year, valued in the billions of…
Latam Insights Encore: The Bolivian Opportunity for Crypto After Its Unbanning
[Jul 2, 2024 11:32 AM] Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the opportunity for cryptocurrency in Bolivia after the central bank unbanned it from…
Paxos Gains Singapore Approval for Stablecoin Issuance With DBS Providing Custody
[Jul 2, 2024 3:39 AM] The Monetary Authority of Singapore released its stablecoin framework last year.
Circle’s Stablecoins Now MiCA Compliant
[Jul 1, 2024 7:20 PM] Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This compliance allows Circle to natively issue these stablecoins to European customers. The company is also…
Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules
[Jul 1, 2024 9:00 AM] Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.
Stablecoin Market Remains Steady in June Amidst Crypto Volatility
[Jun 30, 2024 10:01 AM] While June was a lackluster period for crypto assets as many experienced double-digit losses against the U.S. dollar, the stablecoin market also saw minimal growth over the past 30 days. Ethena’s USDE led the growth, with its supply…
Nigeria urged to adopt crypto regulations inspired by Europe
[Jun 30, 2024 6:43 AM] Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije noted that a unified regulatory framework for all ECOWAS member states would offer potential crypto investors much-needed clarity.
U.K.'s Next Government Must Act Fast to Regulate (and Retain) Crypto Firms
[Jun 27, 2024 10:26 AM] The likely victorious Labour party has taken no stance on digital assets. This needs to change quickly, writes Laura Navaratnam of the Crypto Council for Innovation.
EU's Restrictive Stablecoin Rules Take Effect Soon and Issuers Are Running Out of Time
[Jun 27, 2024 7:41 AM] The European Banking Authority told CoinDesk it intends to publish a final report on how it will monitor stablecoin issuers by the end of the month.
MiCA laws come into effect in Europe — Here’s what you need to know
[Jun 27, 2024 7:20 AM] The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) introduces new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, which will affect stablecoins and crypto asset service providers.
Sui expands custody with Copper to attract institutional finance
[Jun 26, 2024 6:00 AM] The two-year-old layer-1 blockchain is teaming up with the digital assets financial services provider to create new infrastructure options.
Kaiko Research: Latam Crypto Traders Prefer Stablecoins Over Bitcoin
[Jun 24, 2024 2:21 PM] Kaiko, a leading cryptocurrency market data analytics firm, has found that cryptocurrency users in Latin America prefer stablecoins over bitcoin. In its most recent Latam market report, issued in June, Kaiko determined that 40% of the trading…
Hong Kong invites global opinions on web3 and virtual assets future
[Jun 22, 2024 6:35 AM] The Hong Kong Legislative Council is actively seeking feedback on several critical aspects of Web3 policy development, including balancing technical, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
Tron’s USDT Triumphs: Daily Volume Climbs Above $53 Billion, Dwarfing Visa
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Props up Stablecoins in the Fight for US Dollar Hegemony
[Jun 21, 2024 10:18 PM] Howard Lutnick, CEO of financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, highlighted the value of stablecoins in the fight to maintain the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Lutnick stated that fully redeemable stablecoins allowed citizens in emerging…
Circle CEO Shares ‘Super Bullish’ Stance and Unprecedented Optimism on Crypto
[Jun 20, 2024 5:16 PM] Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has expressed unprecedented optimism about the future of crypto, highlighting its transformative potential. “I have been building Circle for over 11 years, and at no time have I been more optimistic than right…