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U.K.’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto
U.K. crypto firms have just days to comply with new anti-money laundering requirements – but they are seeking more guidance given patchy implementation of the controversial FATF rule between jurisdictions.
Bank of England Wants Digital Pound Advisers as It Moves to CBDC Design Phase
The Bank of England is recruiting academics for its central bank digital currency engagement forum and asking stakeholders for more information.
Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Receives Institution License From Singapore
The company had received an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore last year.
UK's Central Bank Forges Ahead With Plans for a Systemic Stablecoin Regime
The U.K. recently passed the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 into law, which gave the BoE powers to set up a systemic stablecoin regime.
Namibia Sets the Stage for National Crypto Strategy With New Law
The Virtual Assets Act is just a “skeleton” of what a crypto regime could look like, but it sets the foundation for more laws and regulations, lawyers say.
Longtime Environmentalist RFK Jr. Not So Sure Bitcoin Is Boiling the Oceans
The environmental argument against bitcoin "should not be used as a smokescreen to curtail freedom to transact," U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr said.
Sarah Breeden, CBDC Working Group Member, Appointed Bank of England Deputy Governor
The U.K. closed a consultation on a digital pound in June, something the bank thinks is likely needed.
Bank of Korea to Exclude Seoul From CBDC Pilot Study Next Year: Report
Jeju, Busan and Incheon are in the running to be considered.
Binance's Activities Are Illegal in Nigeria, Securities Regulator Says
The regulator also ordered all crypto platform providers to stop reaching out to Nigerian investors.
