Italy’s central bank calls for framework to prevent stablecoin runs
Bank of Italy is calling for closer regulator scrutiny of stablecoins, which they say “have not proved stable at all.”
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$7.8B lost in crypto Ponzi and pyramid schemes in 2022: Report
Illicit activities related to crypto increased across the sector in 2022 despite an overall market downturn.
Voyager to pay $1.1M in legal fees incurred in April
Certain members holding high positions within the firm bill an hourly rate exceeding $2,000 for their professional services.
EU finalizes controversial smart contract kill switch rules under Data Act
The Data Act was first proposed in early 2022 and passed by the European Parliament on March 14.
Web3 firms are spending up to $25M on HK crypto licenses: Report
VASP expenditures vary between 20 million and 200 million Hong Kong dollars as firms scramble to find Web3 talent for...
Crypto travel rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF
The United Nations body called on all member states to implement the Travel Rule “without delay” to close “loopholes” not...
Crypto Biz: The race for a Bitcoin spot ETF, Wall Street’s new crypto exchange and more
The bid for the first Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States is gaining traction following BlackRock’s recent application.
JPMorgan bank deploys JPM Coin for euro-denominated payments
Germany’s conglomerate Siemens AG was reportedly the first company to process euro-denominated payments using JPM Coin.
Crypto.com receives regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Spain
The latest regulatory approval for the crypto exchange comes within weeks of getting a MPI license from regulators in Singapore
Bitcoin breaks $30,000 and is the center of attention again!
Bitcoin touches $30,000 and is back on everyone’s radar. Find out what is driving the price forward on this week’s...
Web3 startups get security boost as CertiK joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
Blockchain security expert CertiK becomes a mentor for the Cointelegraph Accelerator program’s participants.
Starknet moves closer to EVM compatibility with upcoming ‘Kakarot’ testnet
With fresh funding under its belt, a new zkEVM is set to go to testnet in August, allowing developers to...
Binance to implement Lightning Network nodes for enhanced Bitcoin transactions
Binance hopes to enable smooth BTC deposits and withdrawals while tackling network congestion issues.
Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — Corporate VC
Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at Bertelsmann Investments, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk conference on the state...
European Investment Bank taps blockchain for Climate Awareness Bond
The Swedish krona-based Climate Awareness Bond will be issued on a blockchain that incentivizes node operators to improve the environmental...