UK-based fintech company Fasset aims to bridge the $15 trillion gap in sustainable infrastructure development with blockchain-backed investments.
You Can Now Buy Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR Token via Simplex
Users can buy and sell the cryptocurrency with a debit or credit card through global payment processor Simplex’s fiat gateway solution
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams
Wozniak is among 18 plaintiffs suing the video-sharing giant for allowing crypto giveaway scams using his likeness to flourish on the platform.
CFTC Seeks Industry Advice on Blockchain Applications
The commission’s technology advisory committee made several presentations on various blockchain applications including CBDCs and digital tokens during a four-hour-long remote meeting last Thursday.
ERX Gets License to Launch Exchange in Thailand
Thailand’s securities watchdog has granted a digital assets exchange license to Elevated Returns’ ERX trading platform.
Argentine Telecom Hackers Demanded $7.5 Million in Crypto as Ransom
Argentina’s leading telecommunications company fought off a cyberattack on Saturday where hackers demanded a hefty ransom in monero to release keys that would allow infected computers back into the system.
Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA to Offer Token Securitization on Corda Network
The bank has partnered with Corda-based DASL to build the new service available on Corda’s public network
NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes ‘Beyond Positive
NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said she decided to review the regulator’s landmark virtual currency license in light of its impending 5-year anniversary.
Hodlers Can Donate Crypto to Charity to Minimize Tax Payments
Donating crypto means it won’t be taxed, say The Giving Block and TAXbit, which published a guide to facilitate such donations.
Telegram’s Defeat Isn’t ‘Binding’ in Kik Case, Judge Tells SEC
Kik’s proverbial day in court may take a lot longer than Telegram’s, if the judge’s response to the SEC during a hearing this week is any indication.
Brave Browser Partners With bitFlyer to Expand BAT’s Reach in Japan
The crypto exchange will build a BAT wallet for Brave as it helps the cryptocurrency grow in Japan.
London Stock Exchange Parent Assigns Financial ‘Bar Codes’ to 169 Cryptos
The addition of bitcoin and its ilk to LSEG’s database, in response to customer demand, is a sign that institutions are slowly embracing the asset class.
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Expects ‘A Ton of Innovation’ Around Stablecoins
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers praised stablecoins last week, saying he sees use cases in cross-border transactions as one example.
Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses
The Swiss government is making key legislative changes to financial laws to improve legal conditions for blockchain businesses.
BitLicense at 5: For Startups Regulated Overseas, New York Isn’t So Tough
While some exchanges left New York in the wake of its implementing the BitLicense, others say the regulatory regime have helped build market share and revenue.
BitLicense at 5: A Timeline of New York’s Landmark Cryptocurrency Regulation
The BitLicense was first proposed in 2013, but wasn’t implemented until mid-2015. CoinDesk outlines the major events in its history.
Spain’s Crypto Firms to Face New Registration Requirements Under EU-Driven Bill
Spain is finally getting around to amending its AML laws six months after EU deadline for compliance. The public comment period on that amendment ends today.
Cred Taps Former NSA, Western Union Bosses for Leadership Team
Crypto lender Cred is bolstering its technical knowledge by bringing on an experienced CISO and CTO.
Securitize’s Japan Subsidiary Becomes First International Firm to Join Self-Regulatory Group
Securitize Japan joined the Japan Security Token Offering Association, becoming the first international firm to do so.
Securitize’s Japan Subsidiary Becomes First International Firm to Join Self-Regulatory Group
Securitize Japan joined the Japan Security Token Offering Association, becoming the first international firm to do so.