Regulators

Drawing Parallels

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Time Stamp: October 26, 2022 5:39 AM - Modified On: October 26, 2022 - Published By:
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For many people in crypto, the way that regulators are approaching the industry is unique and can at times seem unnecessarily adversarial. For those with prior experience in nascent industries, it bears remarkable similarities to how other technologies have seen regulations imposed on them. For many people in crypto, the way that regulators are approaching the industry is unique and can at times seem unnecessarily adversarial. For those with prior experience in nascent industries, it bears remarkable similarities to how other technologies have seen regulations imposed on them. Five years

Digital Assets

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2022 3:28 PM - Modified On: September 27, 2022 - Published By:
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If you ask most people in crypto what a digital asset is they usually reply that it covers everything in crypto. For over a year major exchanges and projects have been asking regulators the same question and are repeatedly frustrated by their inability to answer clearly. The reason is that the term ‘digital asset’ is one you’re likely to hear or read about frequently in the coming months. According to well-placed sources within financial journalism, regulators and lobbyists backed by legacy financial institutions are gearing up to label every cryptocurrency

Money is Power

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Time Stamp: September 10, 2022 4:32 AM - Modified On: September 10, 2022 - Published By:
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The politician Benjamin Disraeli once said, “Money is power, and rare are the heads that can withstand the possession of great power.” Understanding that powerful nations have the ability to control world events through monetary policy helps to explain why regulators take such a strong interest in stablecoins. As we explained earlier this week the present strength of the US Dollar is due to the fact that over 80% of world trade has to be settled using dollars and there’s currently a shortage of dollars. This places the US in

ING spins out Pyctor digital assets technology to GMEX Group

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Time Stamp: July 11, 2022 3:59 PM - Modified On: July 11, 2022 - Published By:
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Leading fintech provides regulatory compliant digital assets network & custody technologyStrengthens GMEX’s MultiHub platform, integrating traditional and decentralized finance London and Amsterdam, 11 July 2022 - ING announced today that it has spun out Pyctor to GMEX Group (‘GMEX’), a leader in digital business and technology solutions for exchanges and post-trade market infrastructure. Pyctor’s digital post-trade market infrastructure technology is designed for firms operating in regulated environments. It provides highly secure digital custody and transactional network services for a broad range of digital assets, as well as delivering interoperability between

HashKey Group Announces US $360 Million Initial Closing of New Fund

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Time Stamp: January 28, 2022 8:22 AM - Modified On: January 28, 2022 - Published By:
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Hong Kong, January 28, 2022 – HashKey Group (“HashKey Group” or the “Group”), a digital asset financial services group in Asia, announced that its asset management subsidiary has completed an initial closing of its new fund in December 2021 with commitments of US $360 million. The newly raised capital will be used to fund entrepreneurs and startups that are leading the next wave of blockchain and digital asset innovation. According to a study by Deustche Bank, the number of global blockchain wallet users is expected to reach 200 million by

Norway Considers Backing Swedish Crypto Ban Proposal, Hints Minister

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 5:39 AM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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Norway is considering a crypto mining ban proposal put forth by two Swedish regulatory officials, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram hinted in a Nov. 17 interview with Euronews. Norway is “currently considering potential policy measures” to address the “challenges related to crypto mining.” In this context, they are “looking at the solutions proposed by the Swedish regulators” with an eye on Europe-wide regulations, Gram said. In an open letter, officials from two of Sweden’s top regulators called for Europe to ban proof-of-work mining in order

Global Exchange Binance Releases Crypto Bill of Rights For Traders

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Time Stamp: November 17, 2021 10:09 AM - Modified On: November 17, 2021 - Published By:
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Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has released what they call the “10 Fundamental Rights for Crypto Users.” Running what Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says is Binance’s first advertisement ever, the exchange took up an entire page of London’s Financial Times with the words “CRYPTO IS EVIL.” Underneath the eye-catching phrase, Binance warns: “When it comes to crypto, Don’t let the headlines fool you. There’s a world beyond Bitcoin and Dogecoin, one where financial opportunity is accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few. Crypto belongs to all of us. But

Bank of England’s Cunliffe: Crypto Threat to Financial Stability ‘Getting Closer’ — Urges Regulators to Act Now

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Time Stamp: November 16, 2021 1:30 AM - Modified On: November 16, 2021 - Published By:
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Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, has warned that cryptocurrency is getting closer to posing a threat to global financial stability due to the sector’s rapid growth. Crypto is also being integrated into the traditional financial system at a rapid rate. He urges regulators to take action now. Bank of England’s Jon Cunliffe Warns Crypto Is Closer to Becoming a Threat to Global Financial Stability Sir Jon Cunliffe, Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, talked about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general on BBC’s

U.S. Treasury Department & Israel Form Joint Venture to Combat Cyber Crime

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2021 2:37 PM - Modified On: November 15, 2021 - Published By:
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The U.S. and Israel join forces to combat the growing threat of ransomware attacks that often leave fiscal destruction in their wake for the affected victims.Sponsored Sponsored The U.S. Treasury Department is joining forces with Israel to combat the threat of ransomware. The U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary met with two Israeli officials, the Minister of Finance and the National Cyber Directorate Director-General, to formalize the joint venture launch. The venture seeks to oversee “the development of risk mitigation tools for law enforcement to enhance the efficiency of analytical and enforcement

Former PsyQuation CEO Launches New Copy Trading Platform

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Michael Berman, who is known for heading trading strategy provider PsyQuation as CEO, has launched a copy trading platform, Ditto. The platform is officially registered as Gleneagle Securities and is licensed by the regulators in Australia and Vanuatu.“I am excited to announce a new venture that I have been working on and will soon be going live with. After more than 20+yrs trading and always building products on top of someone else’s broker we have finally become a product lead broker,” Berman, who is now Ditto’s CEO, wrote.The new platform

U.S. Banks Entering Cryptocurrency Adds Real Legitimacy To The Industry

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Time Stamp: November 2, 2021 9:00 AM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States government is once again adding more legitimacy and credibility to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry. This is through clear regulations that will further incorporate the sector into the country’s financial system and economy. Sponsored Sponsored In an interview with Reuters, Jelena McWilliams, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), said that banks must be allowed to hold crypto on their balance sheets, provide custodial accounts in digital assets and facilitate crypto trading for clients. Thus, demonstrating the rapid rise of digital assets this year. In addition to