Policy

Policy

Bank of Spain Greenlights Preliminary Digital Euro Tests in the Country

Bank of Spain just authorized the closed testing phase for a euro-linked digital currency with the hopes of it becoming the “embryo” of the digital euro.

Tim FriesJan 18, 20233 min read

Banking

Why Japan’s Central Bank Remains Dovish, and its Global Implications

Japan's central bank continues the great monetary experiment as the most indebted developed nation.

Tim FriesJan 18, 20235 min read

Policy

Government Can Track Cross-Border Transactions Without Court Oversight: Report

A less known database known as TRAC allows government agencies to monitor fund flows between the US and 20 countries.

Tim FriesJan 18, 20233 min read

Policy

EU Vote on MiCA Postponed for the Second Time Due to Translation Issues

The final voting session for the MiCA regulation has been delayed until April 2023 due to translation issues.

Tim FriesJan 17, 20233 min read

Crypto

Vauld’s Creditor Protection Extended to Feb. 28 by Singapore HC

Vauld has until Feb. 28 to come up with a restructuring plan following a decision by Singapore court on Tuesday.

Tim FriesJan 17, 20233 min read

Payments

CFPB Probe Highlights Problems with US Cross-Border Payments, Can Crypto Help?

Digital payments still make 1% of remittances. Can crypto fill the obvious gap?

Tim FriesJan 16, 20236 min read

Crypto

Russia and Iran Discuss Using Stablecoin Backed by Gold for Foreign Trade

Russia and Iran are holding talks to roll out a gold-backed stablecoin that would be used as means of payment in foreign trade.

Tim FriesJan 16, 20233 min read

Policy

Online Brokerage Monex Group Voices Interest in FTX Japan

Japanese online brokerage Monex Group is interested in buying FTX Japan, according to Bloomberg.

Tim FriesJan 16, 20233 min read

Policy

Hodlnaut Creditors Want Firm to be Liquidated, Reject Restructuring Plan

Crypto lender Hodlnaut is facing liquidation after its creditors rejected the company's restructuring plan.

Tim FriesJan 13, 20233 min read

Latest

SEC Intervenes in Genesis-Gemini Feud Suing Both Companies

The SEC filed a complaint against Genesis Global Capital and Gemini Trust over the unregistered sale of cryptocurrencies through the Gemini Earn program.

Tim FriesJan 12, 20233 min read

Policy

Inflation Rate Slowed Down to 6.5% in December: What Can We Expect from the Fed?

Annual inflation rate slowed down to 6.5% in December.

Tim FriesJan 12, 20233 min read

Policy

Genesis Owes Clients $3B, DCG Seeks to Offload Assets: Report

Crypto broker Genesis reportedly owes its clients up to $3B.

Tim FriesJan 12, 20233 min read