Virtual Assets

February 07, 2024

South Korean crypto criminals face life imprisonment

The South Korean government has introduced revisions to the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act, aiming to implement cryptocurrency-focused regulations geared towards safeguarding investors from market crimes. […]
January 29, 2024

18 US senators now ‘stand with crypto’ — Coinbase lobby group

Recent data from Coinbase’s advocacy organization, Stand with Crypto, indicates that 18 U.S. senators currently support cryptocurrency. Leading the pro-crypto stance are Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis […]
December 22, 2023

Spain sees 56% surge in registered crypto firms in 2023

Thirty companies were granted virtual asset service provider licenses in the country during 2023.   The cryptocurrency landscape in Spain has seen significant growth in 2023, […]
December 20, 2023

Ripple gets approval to operate as digital asset service operator in Ireland

Other companies in the CBI VASP register include Coinbase and Gemini exchanges, the payment processor MoonPay, Zodia Custody and others.   The cryptocurrency payment network Ripple […]
September 08, 2023

Blockchain could have prevented Nigeria’s naira scarcity — Local experts

According to Christopher Eniayemo, the decision to print new naira notes could have occurred via DeFi, involving Nigerians and aiding readiness for the change.   A […]
August 29, 2023

US House Financial Services members scold Fed’s Powell for stablecoin bill obstruction

The committee members suspect the Fed is trying to hold up Congressional efforts to pass stablecoin legislation by restricting banks’ actions.   The Federal Reserve is […]
July 06, 2023

Namibia passes bill to regulate crypto and digital assets

The legislation aims to establish a framework for licensing and regulating virtual asset service providers.   Namibia has joined other African nations in embracing cryptocurrencies and […]

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