New directives are aimed at developing financial services infrastructure, simplifying cross-border payments and addressing fraud … [Read more...] about The U.S. sets framework on regulating crypto
Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen sees cryptocurrency benefits
Janet Yellen believes digital assets could boost efficiency of the financial system, but also sees underlying risks. … [Read more...] about Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen sees cryptocurrency benefits
Mayor of Miami open to putting some city reserves into bitcoin
Mayor Francis Suarez would consider transferring part of city treasury’s reserves into bitcoin, calling it a stable investment … [Read more...] about Mayor of Miami open to putting some city reserves into bitcoin
US banks given permission to use blockchain infrastructure and issue stablecoins
Federally chartered banks are allowed to participate in independent node verification networks and use stablecoins for payment activities … [Read more...] about US banks given permission to use blockchain infrastructure and issue stablecoins
The first crypto bank to appear in the US
Kraken exchange becomes licensed to form a bank and offer digital assets services. … [Read more...] about The first crypto bank to appear in the US
U.S. regulator authorises national banks to offer crypto custody
U.S. bank regulator gives permission to national banks and federal savings associations to provide custodial service … [Read more...] about U.S. regulator authorises national banks to offer crypto custody
SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
The Japanese corporate giants SBI Holdings and GMO Internet are set to start mining bitcoin at the new crypto mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, according to Bloomberg sources. … [Read more...] about SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
U.S. congressmen introduce bipartisan cryptocurrency bill
Congressmen from Florida and North Carolina direct the CFTC to increase control over virtual assets market to protect investor and business interest. … [Read more...] about U.S. congressmen introduce bipartisan cryptocurrency bill