The stablecoin-shaped hole in the UK’s new digital strategy
Finance industry insiders have expressed concern about the lack of stablecoins guidance in the UK’s digital strategy published…
Senate’s crypto bill takes different approach from CLARITY Act – Ledger Insights
Yesterday the Senate Banking Committee published a discussion draft of its crypto market infrastructure bill, the Responsible Financial…
Fed Chair sees crypto going mainstream, expects more bank engagement – Ledger Insights
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said this week that the crypto industry is becoming more “mainstream” and expects…
EU central bank sees crypto adoption growth. Raises stability concerns – Ledger Insights
For years central banks have been discussing whether cryptocurrencies represent a financial stability risk. The usual conclusion is…
South African High Court rules cryptocurrency not subject to capital controls – Ledger Insights
Last week the South African High Court ruled that cryptocurrencies are not subject to the country’s exchange controls.…
What Are FinTechs Doing With Crypto?
The relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency has, for years, been uneasy at best. But when it comes…
Crypto.com Exchange Secures ‘In-Principle’ MiCA License, Paving the Way for Full European Union Approval
The Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has secured an “in-principle” license to operate under the European Union’s new digital asset…
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is first to land EU-wide MiCAR crypto license – Ledger Insights
Today Boerse Stuttgart Digital said that BaFin had awarded it a license as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP)…
US regulator warned banks on crypto but did not order halt to business, documents show
By Pete Schroeder and Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. bank regulator told banks to pause dabbling…
Bitcoin Mining Powers Europe’s Energy Transition During Crisis
Study Bitcoin – Europe Bitman Bitcoin mining, often criticized for its energy consumption, is becoming a surprising ally…