Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom
The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.
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BIS Chief Calls on Countries to Set Up CBDC Legislation
It is unacceptable that unclear or outdated yasal frameworks could hinder their deployment, Agustin Carstens general manager of the Bank for International Settlements said.
Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps
Kraken obtained a registration from Spain’s central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license.
Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams
Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets.
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2023.
BCB Group’s Chief Banking Officer Ian Moore to Leave This Month
His planned exit follows that of the deputy CEO Noah Sharp in June.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K Ahead of Fed Decision
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2023.
Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says
While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his bank account was shuttered due to his political views.
Citigroup Unveils Token Services for Institutional Clients
In a pilot, Citi used smart contracts to serve the same purpose as bank guarantees and letters of credit working with shipping company Maersk and a canal authority.
Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus
Deutsche Bank will use Taurus’ custody and tokenization technology to manage cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and digital assets.