Crypto

Policy

Binance Secures License in Dubai to Offer More Crypto Services

The exchange had previously secured a license to offer limited crypto exchange products and services to qualified investors in Dubai.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 20, 2022

Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

Opinion

Why Russia Isn’t Relying on Crypto to Evade Sanctions

Yes, crypto has limitations. But the traditional banking system is a more attractive place for money laundering regardless.

By Mark LurieSep 19, 2022

(Egor Filin/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

France Orders Jail Time for 2 Men Charged With Funding Terrorism in Syria With Crypto: Report

The amount transferred via crypto by three Islamic extremists is estimated at around $280,000, one news outlet in France reported.

By Sandali HandagamaSep 19, 2022

French authorities sentenced two men to jail for using crypto to fund terrorism in Syria (Shutterstock)

Policy

Australian Senator Proposes Crypto Bill Targeting China's Digital Yuan

The proposal lays out disclosure requirements for banks that could make China's central bank digital currency available for use in Australia, and seeks to set up licensing frameworks for stablecoin issuers.

By Amitoj SinghSep 19, 2022

Australian Senator Andrew Bragg, has introduced a new crypto bill targeting China's digital yuan. (andrewbragg.com)
Podcasts

Headlines – Top Stories of the Week 09-17-22

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OSep 17, 2022

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Podcasts

Ethereum Already Showing Signs of Increased Centralization; El Salvador's Debt Rating Downgraded

By Adam B. Levine, William Foxley, Jennifer SanasieSep 16, 2022

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Podcasts

The Solution to Climate Change Demands Web3 Technology

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseySep 16, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Finance

Fintech Startup TrueLayer Trimming 10% of Staff, Citing Challenging Market Conditions

About 45 employees will be laid off from the firm, which was valued at over $1 billion a year ago.

By Oliver KnightSep 16, 2022

TrueLayer to lay off 10% of its staff. (Pawel Chu/Unsplash)
Podcasts

Women Who Web3: Teaser

By Kamala AlcantaraSep 15, 2022

Women Who Web3
Podcasts

The Merge Opens a New Era for the Ethereum Blockchain; Crypto Regulation Turf War

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OSep 15, 2022

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Citi says CLARITY Act momentum builds, but DeFi fight could stall crypto bill
Washington is edging closer to a landmark crypto framework, though disputes over DeFi and stablecoin rewards risk pushing final passage beyond 2026.
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