The leaders of the G20, the world’s 20 biggest economies, are pushing for a speedy implementation of a cross-border framework for crypto assets. The framework, known as the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), is set to facilitate information exchange between countries beginning in 2027. The CARF was first introduced in October 2022 by the Organization for […]
Tom Emmer, the Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, has introduced an amendment that has drawn attention to the Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) actions in the cryptocurrency industry. In his statement, Emmer criticizes Gary Gensler, alleging that the SEC chair has overstepped his authority and is negatively affecting the American people. He urges […]
Ripple, a leading enterprise crypto company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a subsidiary of Fortress Blockchain Technologies, to expand its position in the cryptocurrency market and bolster its regulatory credentials. The acquisition follows Ripple’s purchase of crypto custody firm Metaco, solidifying its position in the cryptocurrency market. Fortress Trust’s Nevada Trust license expands Ripple’s regulatory credentials, […]
The past week in the DeFi ecosystem was filled with highs and lows. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched an investigation into multiple DeFi protocols, while Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao predicted that DeFi would outgrow centralized finance (CeFi) in the next bull run. However, a report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) […]
JP Morgan, a multinational financial services firm, is exploring the potential of a new type of token that could speed up cross-border payments and settlements. The token, known as a deposit token, would act as a digital version of deposits held in customers’ accounts and could be denominated in dollars and other fiat currencies. The […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intensified its focus on the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, issuing simultaneous orders against Opyn, ZeroEx, and Deridex, Inc. for allegedly offering illegal digital asset derivatives trading and failing to comply with regulatory requirements. Opyn, ZeroEx, and Deridex are accused of failing to register as a swap execution facility […]
Ripple has recently acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-based chartered trust company, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition will add a Nevada license to Ripple’s current holdings, such as the New York BitLicense and money transfer licenses across 30 U.S. states. The purchase will enable Ripple to leverage on Fortress Trust’s technology, licensing, and infrastructure, allowing […]
Travis Kling, founder of Ikigai Asset Management, has recently warned of a potential “implosion” at Binance, citing a timeline of “negative events” since December 2022. These events include withdrawal from certain jurisdictions, mass layoffs, and lawsuits from the US’s chief market regulators. Kling suspects Binance may have an FTX-like asset-liability mismatch, which is when exchanges […]
Coinbase has announced plans to expand its operations to major financial jurisdictions around the world. CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed concerns about the lack of regulatory certainty in the U.S., so the exchange is targeting the EU, U.K., Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as immediate priorities. Coinbase is in the process of selecting a location […]
One Trading, a crypto asset exchange formerly operating under the Bitpanda Pro brand, has announced its new product, Instant Trade. The product is designed to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional asset trading with a single regulated trading platform for all customer types and all products. Instant Trade offers commission-free trading with a deep […]
