09-21-2024
Steve Kaaru
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Article by Steve Kaaru
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1 March, 2024
FSB pushing forward with coordinated digital asset regulatory approach
In a letter to finance ministers from the G20 countries ahead of the São Paulo meeting, the chairman of the...
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29 February, 2024
IMF recommends CBDCs, stablecoins for Pacific Island nations, attacks ‘unbacked crypto’
The needs of Pacific Island nations are diverse, and those with national currencies can try CBDCs while those without can...
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28 February, 2024
Google suspends AI image generator after ’embarrassing’ results
Google has suspended its AI image generator on Gemini after it produced controversially inaccurate images in its attempt to recognize...
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28 February, 2024
South Africa to explore stablecoins for digital payments
In its new budget proposal, South Africa pledged to explore stablecoins, blockchain, and the tokenization of real-world assets over the...
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27 February, 2024
Thai SEC wants to revoke Zipmex license
The Thai securities regulator wrote to the finance minister proposing that he revoke the Zipmex license over its failure to...
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27 February, 2024
Binance banned in Nigeria over ‘sophisticated heist’ against the economy: report
The Nigerian ‘crypto’ market is in uproar after government officials banned exchanges like Coinbase and Binance over their alleged “sophisticated...
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27 February, 2024
Argentina rushes to regulate digital assets as FATF evaluation looms
Reports say that President Milei will issue an emergency decree to bring all ‘crypto’ activity under regulatory oversight before FATF’s...
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26 February, 2024
Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list
Kenya joins neighbors Tanzania and Sudan and regional heavyweights South Africa and Nigeria on the grey list, with digital assets...
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26 February, 2024
EU’s new AML watchdog to be based in Frankfurt
Frankfurt beat bids from Madrid, Paris, Rome, and five other cities to host AMLA, a new 400-member agency whose anti-money...
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25 February, 2024
Apple’s new security protocol protects against quantum computing attacks
With the upcoming release of iOS 17.4, Apple says its iMessage users will be guaranteed protection against futuristic attacks from...
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25 February, 2024
Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets
Treasury Minister says Hong Kong is to introduce licensing regimes for VASPs, OTCs, and stablecoins to curb crime, which shot...
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24 February, 2024
Citibank explores tokenization of private equity funds
Citibank’s proof of concept proved it’s possible to issue tokenized versions of private equity funds and remain compliant and compatible...
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