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SWIFT moves to next phase of CBDC testing after positive results

According to SWIFT, 24% of central banks will introduce a CBDC within the next couple of years.

$54B fund partner runs women-only DAO, LatAm blockchain gaming guild

Clara Bullrich helps run a $54B investment fund, a women-only DAO and she founded a gaming guild to teach gamers in Latin America play to earn.

5 countries leading the blockchain adoption

Discover the countries leading blockchain adoption with innovative solutions, supportive regulations and more.

CoinTracker integrates with H&R Block to offer crypto tax preparation

The new integration allows crypto users to automatically fill out the crypto portion of Form 8949, which is used to report capital gains and losses from investments for tax filings.

Ukraine’s central bank sees both promises and threats in Bitcoin

The central bank of Ukraine sees crypto as a threat to macro-financial stability and a promising opportunity for better payments at the same time.

US accounting watchdog warns investors about proof-of-reserve reports

The warning was issued after crypto exchanges jumped into the trend of providing PoR reports to assure users after the FTX debacle.

German regulator BaFin suggests a 'case-by-case' approach for NFTs

Given the difficulties with classification, BaFin highlights the freedom of nonfungible tokens from licensing demands.

Judge refuses to consolidate class-action lawsuits against FTX

A U.S. judge denied the request to consolidate, saying that the defendants had not had the opportunity to respond.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes proposes Bitcoin-based stablecoin

The proposed stablecoin, the Satoshi Nakamoto Dollar, aims to be entirely free from any movements of USD, which require banking services.

Silvergate downfall sparks debate over whose fault it actually was

The demise of the crypto-friendly bank has prompted discussion about who tipped the first domino, and where crypto firms can turn for their banking needs.

Biden wants to double capital gains and clamp down on crypto wash sales: Reports

The Biden administration wants to apply the wash sale rule to digital assets.

​​Stablecoins and Ether are ‘going to be commodities,’ reaffirms CFTC chair

In the tug-of-war between the US regulators over control of crypto assets, the CFTC chair has triple-downed his stance — that Ether and stablecoins are commodities.

AirBit Club execs face decades in prison after pleading guilty to $100M fraud

Co-founder Rodriguez and senior promoters Millan, Aguilar and Chairez all recently pled guilty to the charges, while the other founder, Dos Santos pled guilty in October, 2021.

FCA officials tell UK parliamentary committee crypto regulation is unavoidable

The CEO and chairman of the UK’s financial regulator took a grim tone as they discussed crypto regulation, but conceded that they’re the ones who have to do it.

Gemini's banking relationship with JPMorgan 'remains intact'

In a brief and straightforward message, crypto exchange Gemini denied reports and said its banking relationship with JPMorgan remains intact.

Crypto bill draft will be released in April, says Senator Gillibrand

The Lummis-Gillibrand bill is expected to offer regulatory clarity for many crypto projects and determine whether they fall under the purview of the SEC or CFTC.

CFTC continues to explore digital asset policy considerations in MRAC meeting

Commissioner Kristin Johnson said in prepared remarks that the U.S. digital economy was "witnessing the deployment of Web 3.0".

Death in the metaverse: Web3 aims to offer new answers to old questions

As contemporary society continues to digitize, life in the metaverse raises the same timeless questions about what happens after death.

The ‘soft shell taco method’ of becoming a hot new NFT artist — Terrell Jones, NFT Creator 

NFT artist Terrell Jones developed a unique method to attract attention that took him from stacking boxes for FedEx to his own Sotheby’s auction.

It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why

Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets.

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