US wants to bring stablecoins onshore, Trump’s crypto czar says

Although the proposed virtual asset regulatory framework in Oman covers FATF-defined assets, the issuance of privacy coins might get banned. 232 Total views 1 Total shares The Sultanate of Oman is inching closer to launching its own virtual asset regulations, with its financial markets regulator seeking public comments on its proposed regulatory framework governing digital…

Swiss-based financial firm Leonteq have launched an investment suite of 18 crypto assets with an inherent focus on institutional investors throughout Germany and Austria. 390 Total views 83 Total shares Following the successful expansion of its cryptocurrency service within its homeland of Switzerland, fintech firm Leonteq has now launched a collaborative effort with ICF Bank…

According to a report by the Next Web published on August 28, several cryptocurrency mining apps remain in the Google Play Store despite the ban. On July 27, Google banned crypto-mining apps from its Play Store. An update to Google’s developer policy read that "we don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices." The company…

Open Exchange (OPNX) has claimed to have experienced a massive surge in trading volume and has joked about its dismally low volume on its opening day.According to an April 10 tweet by OPNX, its day one trading volume on April 4 hit a total of $13.64 but has since apparently seen a surge to $12,398…

According to Michael Hsu, representatives from the crypto industry as well as within the U.S. government could work toward setting standards on stablecoins. 161 Total views 2 Total shares Michael Hsu, the acting head at the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, said stablecoins need standards comparable to the early internet.In a…

The government of South Korea’s Gyeongbuk province has launched a “Blockchain Special Committee” with the goal of creating a blockchain hub in the region, local media outlet Daily News reported Nov. 14.North Gyeongsang Province, also known as Gyeongbuk, plans to create a blockchain hub, inviting 40 domestic and foreign experts in the industry to consult…

Bitcoin Open Interest has jumped by over a billion following the United States Federal Reserve ‘dovish’ minutes on Aug. 21.