SEC nets record $8.2B in fines, Australia considers crypto tax framework: Law Decoded

The Project Icebreaker initiative aimed to improve cross-border payments by reducing costs and increasing speed and transparency, with a final report expected in Q1 2023. 274 Total views 17 Total shares The Bank for International Settlements, or BIS, has reported it will be partnering with the central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden to explore…

The matrix aims to identify potential risks associated with the crypto space and policy responses for regulators. 68 Total views 3 Total shares A working paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a country-level risk assessment matrix that aims to summarize vulnerabilities and potential policy responses for the crypto sector. On Sept. 29

A blockchain-based startup which bills itself as “the future of real estate” has announced that its project has been legalized by Japanese regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission.Ruden Holdings says inaccurate information, poor record management and inefficient processes are currently blighting the property sector – costing businesses time, money and even credibility.…

Multi-platinum record producer buys Bitcoin, is welcomed into the club by Pomp. 1641 Total views 20 Total shares Murda Beatz, known for his popular music collaborations with Drake, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, and others, has bought himself some Bitcoin. Announcing the news to his 283,200 followers on Twitter, Beatz “saluted” hip-hop artist Jermane Prime and Morgan…

Amazon-owned, leading game streaming platform Twitch has enabled bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) payments again, Cointelegraph Brazil reports on June 25.As Cointelegraph reported at the time, in March Twitch quietly removed bitcoin and bitcoin cash as payment options for subscriptions by removing Bitpay as a payment method. Per the report, Bitpay has been enabled…

The cryptocurrency industry has grown at a staggering pace. There are now almost 21,000 different coins in existence, across a variety of subsectors. From metaverses to decentralized finance, investors are spoiled for choice.But a burning question, especially among crypto skeptics, is this: Are there too many cryptocurrencies? We've repeatedly seen how new altcoins can be…

While little changed, BTC price monitors hope that a "cascade" to $23,000 can be avoided. 139 Total views 1 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) recovered some lost ground on June 16 as markets shook off mixed United States macro signals.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart on Bitstamp. Source: TradingViewBlackRock Bitcoin ETF plan buoys marketsData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro…

This Reddit user has found a unique way to make ends meet during the pandemic. 1144 Total views 3 Total shares A Reddit user by the name of “satoshinakamoto7” claims to have used their free MOON tokens to pay this month’s rent, offering another sign that cryptocurrencies are beginning to add real value to people’s…

China’s Ant Group is prepping for the largest IPO in history. Ant Group, the financial affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, has filed an Initial Public Offering, or IPO, in Hong Kong and Shanghai.Managed by Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, Ant Group is targeting a valuation of about $226 billion, based on a target IPO raise…