The Bahamas is set to expand access to its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) known as the “Sand Dollar” by involving commercial banks, as stated by the country’s central bank governor. John Rolle, the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, outlined the plan to establish regulations within the next two years. The country
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Silvergate Capital found itself in hot water when it settled with the SEC for $50 million, following demands from Federal Reserve governors and California financial regulators for an additional $63 million in fines. The allegations revolved around misleading investors about the strength of its BSA/AML compliance program and the monitoring of crypto customers, including popular
Circle made a significant announcement on July 1 by revealing that it had secured an e-money license from France, solidifying its position as the premier global stablecoin issuer to adhere to the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This license, granted by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), the financial regulator in
A crypto analyst recently discovered a new technical pattern in the Cardano price movements, suggesting the possibility of a significant rebound. This discovery has sparked optimism among investors, with some analysts speculating that Cardano may have reached its lowest point and could be poised for a comeback to $0.8. Falling Wedge Pattern Signaling a Potential
Keith Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” is currently embroiled in a securities fraud lawsuit stemming from his involvement in the 2021 GameStop trading frenzy. The class-action lawsuit, filed on June 28 in the Eastern District of New York, alleges that Gill orchestrated a “pump and dump” scheme by leveraging his social media presence to
Sony Group, a prominent conglomerate in Japan, has made headlines with its recent acquisition of Amber Japan. This move will see Sony taking ownership of Amber Japan’s WhaleFin exchange, which will be rebranded as S.BLOX Co. The statement released on July 1 highlighted Sony’s plans to revamp the exchange’s UI screen and introduce a new
The month of June proved to be quite tumultuous for the price of Bitcoin, with extreme volatility occurring. Unfortunately, the price action leaned towards the downside, with the bears gaining momentum and pushing the price down by 7.12%. With June in the rearview mirror, all eyes are now on July. According to the popular analyst
The Blast Network has emerged as a key player in the world of web3, offering a unique solution among the many Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) platforms. Launched by the creators of the Blur NFT marketplace, Blast Network’s mainnet, known as Blast Mainnet, was unveiled in February 2024 to tackle the challenges of high transaction fees
Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, recently expressed his apprehensions about the current state of cryptocurrency regulation, particularly in the United States. He raised a crucial point regarding the paradoxical nature of the regulatory framework that he believes is hindering the growth and integrity of the industry. Buterin pointed out that the existing regulatory environment
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges and opportunities for regulators across the globe. One of the largest government bodies to tackle this issue is the European Union, which has implemented the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCAR). However, a critical gap has emerged in the