The Indian government is reportedly rethinking banning crypto use in its jurisdiction and is now considering a more lenient regulatory approach. According to inside information, the government has created a new panel of experts to develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency use. The Asian giant has remained indecisive in its efforts regarding cryptocurrency for several […]
Behemoth accounting firm Ernst & Young Global Ltd. has joined the growing list of large corporations investing in crypto and blockchain technology. The firm announced yesterday that it has invested $100 million into engineering and developing distributed ledger technologies (DLT). Ernst & Young unveiled its second-generation (G2) smart contract and token review tools using its […]
China continues to dominate the central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC) space as the People’s Bank of China ramps up its testing efforts. The bank announced recently that it ran a successful pilot program for the digital yuan in Suzhou City, where 181,000 individuals were given ¥55 ($8.5) in free digital yuan to spend at designated […]
Goldman Sachs has announced via its internal memo seen on CNBC Friday that it has assembled a cryptocurrency trading team. According to the publication, this would be the first time the behemoth investment bank has confirmed a relation with cryptocurrency trading. The memo, titled “Formation of Cryptocurrency Trading Team,” was composed by Rajesh Venkataramani, a […]
Vietnam has begun to show interest in the cryptocurrency industry, as the government recently announced the commissioning of a research group for the very purpose. According to the announcement, the inquisition into the crypto space comes as the cryptocurrency industry continues to gain global recognition and adoption. The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance also announced that […]
A recent report by CNBC shows that hundreds of banks in the US will start offering Bitcoin (BTC) exposure to their customers this year, courtesy of a strategic partnership between Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) and the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). Several banks have enrolled to get listed in the program in anticipation […]
The government of Thailand has imposed a new cryptocurrency law, which would require new users to be physically present for registration on exchanges. The Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) noted that the new law will take effect starting from July and that verification of identities will be done using dip-chip machines. Presently, crypto account opening […]
Stock tokens, typically held by Binance, are digital assets that closely track the price action of traditional financial securities, like stocks of publicly traded companies. These tokens are delta-one products backed by physical shares, which means that price movements in the underlying assets are replicated to the tee by the derivative. Unlike traditional stocks, interested […]
The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry continues to evolve as new crypto-based entrants, including utility tokens, security tokens, and privacy tokens, move the industry to higher levels of engagement and adoption. That said, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have gained massive attention over the recent months. In this short guide, we will look at what NFTs are and […]
