The researchers from BIS and the World Bank identify common factors across nine central banks that face a variety of different challenges.
Category: Ethereum News
Crypto mixers’ relevance wanes as regulators take aim
Cryptocurrency mixers offer users a higher level of privacy and anonymity for their transactions, but often run into trouble with regulators.
China-based regulatory and trade associations target NFTs in latest risk notice
“We solemnly call on consumers to […] be vigilant and stay away from NFT-related illegal financial activities,” said the associations.
North Korea-obsessed Ethereum dev gets 5 years for breaking sanctions
Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has been sentenced to 63 months in prison and a $100,000 fine for violating sanctions on North Korea.
Brazilian Senate announces incoming approval of the ‘Bitcoin law’
The law will allow the President of Brazil to designate or create a regulatory agency to oversee the crypto market.
Brazilian central bank president confirms CBDC pilot will launch in 2022
The sovereign national digital currency will be based on the national fiat and would have a fixed supply quite similar to Bitcoin.
Crypto seen as the ‘future of money’ in inflation-mired countries
Citizens in countries with heavily devalued currencies “need to have crypto.” In the developed world, it’s often just “nice to have.”
Indian crypto exchanges’ volume plunges as 30% tax goes into effect
Payment services providers have also cut ties with major crypto exchanges despite having the same rate for gambling and fantasy sports platforms.
Here’s what’s happening in Web3 across Africa
Leading blockchain protocols and other actors jockey for position in the race to build and mold Africa’s emerging Web3 economy.
DAO regulation in Australia: Issues and solutions, Part 2
DAOs appeared as the response to red tape and obsolete approaches in governance. Will regulation in Australia stifle innovations?