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Singapore is a major crypto hub. But for whom? In this primer, Malcolm Tan explains the island-state's regulatory evolution and which groups are no longer in its favor.
Malcolm Tan
Regulation
Estonia revoked more than 70% of all crypto licenses last year. Its recently appointed anti-money-laundering chief wants to nullify the rest.
Monika Ghosh
DeFi News
Traditional finance evolved over centuries while DeFi is coming into its own in a few years, writes Adi Ben-Ari of Applied Blockchain. Are its risks inevitable?
Adi Ben-Ari
Regulation
In this special Q&A, industry leaders tell <i>Forkast.News</i> why global stablecoin regulations can help catalyze crypto adoption.
Michelle Lim
Regulation
As international regulators seek to implement oversight, crypto industry players say it is a positive sign that regulators are now considering including stablecoins in banking regulations.
Michelle Lim
Regulatory News
Sri Lanka has formed a panel to recommend a regulatory framework covering the growth of digital banking, blockchain and cryptocurrency mining, the government has announced. Fast facts Developing an integrated system of digital banking, blockchain and cryptocurrency mining is crucial for Sri Lanka to keep up with its regional neighbors while expanding international trade, the […]
Monika Ghosh
Regulatory News
Notabene, a travel rule solution provider, this week announced that it has successfully completed travel rule test transactions between four Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)-licensed firms and three crypto companies in Singapore. Fast facts In July, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) — the global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CTF) standards-setter — […]
Michelle Lim
Regulatory News
Making the most of cybersecurity awareness month, which marks its 18th year this October, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced it is launching a national cryptocurrency enforcement team targeting cybercrime. Fast facts During a virtual speech at the Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said: “Cryptocurrency exchanges want to be […]
Lachlan Keller
Regulation
Officials are concerned that many investors may not be aware crypto trading is taxed in a similar way to share trading.
Lachlan Keller
Regulation
Top blockchain and crypto news: US leads charge in ramping up cybersecurity. Crypto fans crow as Facebook flops. China bears down on metaverses.
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