The European Central Bank has launched a new blockchain settlement system that allows banks and other eligible financial institutions to settle transactions involving tokenized assets directly in central-bank money, marking a major step in Europe's effort to integrate blockchain with traditional financial infrastructure. … [Read more...] about ECB brings central-bank money onto the blockchain with new Pontes system
SEC and CFTC move ahead with crypto rules as Congress stalls
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are moving ahead with separate initiatives to reshape digital-asset markets, days after the Senate failed to advance a sweeping crypto market-structure bill. … [Read more...] about SEC and CFTC move ahead with crypto rules as Congress stalls
U.S. Senate rejects Clarity Act in setback for crypto regulation
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday failed to advance the Clarity Act, leaving a sweeping effort to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital assets stalled in Congress. … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate rejects Clarity Act in setback for crypto regulation
UK regulator explores tokenised gold for financial markets
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority is examining whether gold should move onto blockchain-based infrastructure, opening a consultation on the potential use of tokenised gold in UK financial markets. … [Read more...] about UK regulator explores tokenised gold for financial markets