BIS general manager Agustín Carstens stresses the importance of legal frameworks that protect CBDC users’ privacy and maintain monetary freedom.
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Month: September 2023
Former CEO of sham crypto miner IcomTech pleads guilty of wire fraud for Ponzi scheme
Former IcomTech head Marco Ochoa is the latest crypto fraudster to face charges, while the CFTC charged another company and its head.
SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications
The commission also designated a longer period to reach a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and GlobalX on Sept. 26.
Web3 Gamer: PUBG devs’ Web3 project, Animoca’s $20M raise, Shardbound review
The company behind PUBG announces a new Web3 platform, monetization in Web3 and more.
Hong Kong police recover $11M worth of assets in JPEX case: Report
The JPEX scandal has grown to become one of the largest fraud cases in the country, with over 2,300 victims and losses estimated at over […]
SEC’s Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer
During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler’s Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator.
SEC’s Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing
The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022.
Uniswap Foundation targets $62M in additional funding
The Foundation plans to issue $15 million per year in community grants to fund DeFi projects.
Sam Bankman-Fried will likely appear in a suit and tie at trial
The former FTX CEO will have access to 3 full suits, 4 dress shirts, 3 ties, 1 belt, 4 pairs of socks, and 2 pairs […]
Circle launches native euro stablecoin on Stellar
The EURC stablecoin (formerly EUROC) is now available on Stellar in addition to Ethereum and Avalanche.