UK releases consultation paper for its Digital Pound project
The Bank of England and HM Treasury published the consultation paper for a Digital Pound on Tuesday, 7 February 2023....
Policy & Regulation
Indonesia to unveil national crypto exchange by June
The crypto landscape in Indonesia could see a national crypto exchange before the end of June this year. Indonesia initially...
UK Treasury publishes consultation paper for upcoming crypto regulation
The UK financial services sector wants to be a leader in crypto regulation. The consultation paper addresses stablecoins, NFTs and...
Internet service providers in Nepal asked to block crypto-related websites
Nepal’s Telecommunications Authority has instructed all ISPs to block crypto-related websites. The crypto-related activities include websites, apps, and online networks....
US Banking Committee chairman suggests banning cryptocurrencies
Banking Committee chairman Sherrod Brown made the suggestion during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He however stated that...
Tel Aviv court allows Israel to seize crypto in over 150 blacklisted wallets
The Israeli government had blacklisted more than 150 wallets for links to terror groups. The Israeli government can now take...
NYDFS: Banks must seek approval before engaging with crypto
New York Department of Financial Services published the new guidelines on 15 December 2022. All banking organisations must apply for...
Australian regulator ASIC sues Finder Wallet
ASIC is suing Finder Wallet for providing unlicenced financial services. ASIC claims the Finder Earn product closely resembled a debenture....
Brazil Central Bank plans to launch CBDC in 2024
Brazil Central Bank is planning to launch a CBDC in 2024. According to the president of the central bank, digital...
Pakistan signs in new laws to expedite the launch of CBDC
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has approved new laws for Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs). KEY TAKEAWAYS The SBP plans...
