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BBVA announced it is expanding its cryptocurrency custody and trading services to include USD Coin (USDC). This addition will benefit the bank’s institutional and individual account holders in Switzerland.
Alpha Architect announced Larry Swedroe's insights on the impact of spreading volatility in private investments. The research shows that private equity's infrequent valuations can smooth returns, leading to underestimated risks and over-allocation.
The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), a blockchain advocacy group, said that the MiCA Regulation aims to create a harmonized regulatory framework for crypto-assets. EUCI shared their statement on a September 6th post on X.
The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), a European blockchain advocacy group, stated that the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations are poised to bring significant changes to the crypto world within the European Union. EUCI shared their statement on September 4 via a post on X.
Dimitrios Psarrakis, a former EU economist, stated that U.S. lawmakers are attempting to align with the EU's crypto regulations as established by the Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation. Psarrakis shared his statement in an August 26 video posted by the European Crypto Initiative on X.
Kaiko, a Paris-based crypto market data provider, reported that the stablecoin FDUSD saw a "notable" increase in its market share on Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, at the end of July. Kaiko shared this statement in an August 19 post on its website.
Binance has announced measures to safeguard 1.2 million users, preventing $2.4 billion in potential losses from scams and fraud in 2024 through advanced monitoring.
The European Crypto Initiative has announced a partnership with Nordicblock, a prominent Web3 network in the Nordic region.
Binance has shared on its blog a story of how cryptocurrency, through Binance Pay, contributed to saving a life by bypassing delays inherent in traditional banks.
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that it continues to receive numerous complaints from retail investors about fraudulent automated trading offers related to Forex and crypto-assets, particularly through "clone" websites. The AMF urges investors to exercise extreme caution regarding Immediate Connect's deceptive investment offers.
Ledger has announced its next-generation devices, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex, featuring secure touchscreens. Ledger Stax provides a premium option, while Ledger Flex offers comparable features at a more accessible price.
Cryptocurrency platform Meria is now a provider for Babylon. As a provider, Meria users can delegate Bitcoin to earn rewards.
The European Crypto Initiative (ECI) announced that its policy expert Vyara Savova contributed to an analysis of the new stablecoin guidelines published by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. The analysis compares these guidelines to the European Union’s (EU) stablecoin regulations from the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. ECI shared its statement in an August 16 post on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Nations' (UN) commitment to an initiative titled "Decade of Action of Cryosphere Sciences" will support efforts to combat climate change in the cryosphere. Macron shared his statement in an August 13 post on X.
Circle announced that three of its top financial leaders have proposed a risk-based capital framework tailored to the unique risks of stable value tokens. Their study, titled "Risk-based Capital for Stable Value Tokens," outlines how this framework can enhance the safety and stability of tokenized finance.
Circle announced that EURC, its euro-backed stablecoin, is now available on the Base mainnet for developers and users. Circle Mint and its APIs support financial institutions in minting and redeeming EURC on Base, enabling global commerce with trust and compliance.
Binance France President David Princay stated that over the last two years, the company resolved 381,616 appeals, resulting in recoveries and refunds for its users. Princay shared his statement in an August 9 post on X.
Kiln announced that Claire Wells has been appointed as the new chief legal officer, overseeing the company’s legal, compliance, and policy teams globally. Claire Wells joins Kiln from Coinbase, where she served as associate general counsel and policy lead.
Meria, a financial services company based in Metz, announced that users can stake Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin in terms of market capitalization, through their platform. Meria shared its statement in a July 30 post on X.
Vishal Sacheendran, the head of regional markets at Binance, stated that expanding regulation to other areas of blockchain technology beyond digital assets could benefit a range of industries. Sacheendran shared his statement in an August 13 post on Binance’s website.