Cash Is Finally Going Digital
We are fast approaching the “post cash” world. And while that may seem a little far-fetched to you, especially libertarians, I argue: When last...
Fintech Startup Races: Who Will Become The Next Paypal Or Square?
It’s a remarkable thought to consider PayPal as an incumbent... but with 22 years of history, billions of users, and one major acquisition behind...
ECB’s Christine Lagarde Calls For Bitcoin Regulation
The European Central Bank president, Christine Lagarde, has called for the global regulation of Bitcoin. Lagarde claimed that the digital currency had been used...
UK’s Finance Ministry Opens Consultation On Cryptoasset Regulations
Her Majesty's Treasury, the UK's Finance Ministry has issued a document which outlines a series of proposals addressing the regulatory approach to cryptoassets and...
US Treasury To Allow The Use Of Blockchains, Stablecoins For Bank Settlements
According to a press release by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OOC), Federally chartered banks and savings associations’ may utilise...
SEC Officially Charges Ripple For Selling Unregistered Securities
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives. The SEC believes that...
SEC Intends To Sue Ripple Over Sale Of XRP
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to sue Ripple over its sale of XRP, according to fortune. After several years of uncertainty,...
US Proposes Draconian Regulation As Prices Crash
The rumour mill spins, as US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, is planning to speed up the implementation of regulatory controls around self-hosted crypto wallets....
South Africa’s FSCA To Declare Crypto A Financial Product
South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) released a statement today, 20 November 2020, that they intend to declare cryptoassets "financial products" in early...
Ripple Views London As Potential New Home For Its Headquarters
Earlier this month Crypto firm, Ripple, announced that the company had begun exploring its options outside of the US. In a statement, Ripple outlined...
