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In February, U.S. regulators forced New York-based Paxos Trust Company to stop issuing Binance's stablecoin. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has now embraced a stablecoin issued out of Hong Kong, sparking concerns that the actions of U.S. regulators are threatening the hegemony of the U.S. dollar and the U.S.'s position as a global financial leader.
Fiat Reporter Aug 28, 2023
According to the Wall Street Journal, crypto executives are adapting their growth strategies as the U.S. market becomes a challenging terrain due to increased regulatory scrutiny. This shift is exemplified by major players like Ryze Labs, Ripple Labs, and Zodia Markets, who are now setting their sights on opportunities beyond American borders.
Monetary Brief Sep 28, 2023
In an opinion piece for CoinDesk, Ken Timsit, managing director of blockchain company Cronos Labs, wrote that French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to make his country a leader in Web3 are paying off, with major companies including Circle, Crypto.com, and Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, selecting Paris as their European headquarters. France has hosted industry-leading events such as NFT Paris, Paris Blockchain Week, and EthCC, while Macron has also implemented policies like tax cuts for crypto profits.
Fiat Reporter Sep 29, 2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has announced new partnerships with fiat providers to expand its Euro services. This move will allow Binance users in Europe to conveniently convert their fiat holdings to crypto and vice versa.
Fiat Reporter Oct 25, 2023
Chris Larsen, the co-founder and executive chairman of crypto exchange Ripple, has highlighted the negative impact of regulatory uncertainty on the digital asset industry. Larsen stated that this uncertainty has led to the migration of many innovators and thousands of jobs out of the United States and into other countries.
A survey conducted by France's Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) found that more French people have invested in cryptocurrency that have invested in stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The survey results reflect the support the digital asset industry has received in France from government agencies and venture capitalists.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Friday, November 17 proposed the creation of a European equivalent to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to advance the European Capital Markets Union (CMU). In a speech at the European Banking Congress, she urged a shift in Europe's financial strategy to address the continent's upcoming economic challenges.
Fiat Reporter Nov 17, 2023
The Léonard de Vinci Centre has opened its new Institute of Crypto-Assets, which will support research related to blockchain technology and digital assets. The institute opened on Nov. 8 with a scientific board of eleven experts.
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Richard Teng, the new CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, published his first blog post on the company’s website since stepping into his new role. In the Nov. 27 post, Teng emphasized the importance of developing global regulations for the crypto industry. This move comes as part of his commitment to ensuring consumer protection and promoting innovation in the crypto space.
Omid Malekan, an author and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, said that rather than harming consumers like the failed crypto exchange FTX, Binance expanded financial inclusion to underserved communities. Malekan said in a Nov. 22 post on X that Binance was more successful than many traditional financial institutions in expanding financial services to include underprivileged people.
A new report from the Bank of Canada evaluates Canadians' perspectives on a potential digital version of the Canadian dollar. The feedback provided by Canadians and other stakeholders indicates a greater number of concerns than excitement about the idea.
Fiat Reporter Dec 2, 2023
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Richard Teng, the newly appointed CEO of Binance, expressed his belief that the cryptocurrency industry will face increased regulation in the future. Teng made these remarks during an X Spaces event on Dec. 1. He perceives this trend as a positive development for the industry. A summary of Teng's discussion was shared by Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, in a blog post dated Dec. 4.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that this week it co-hosted the EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. While the forum provided participants with the opportunity to engage in financial regulatory dialogue on topics of mutual interest, it emphasized areas of ongoing EU and U.S. cooperation.
Fiat Reporter Dec 8, 2023
Data from DefiLlama, a decentralized finance data aggregator, reveals that Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, saw inflows totaling approximately $1.5 billion in the week ending on Dec. 8. During this period, Binance's visible on-chain assets amounted to $74 billion, surpassing the combined total of the next thirty largest crypto exchanges.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced the successful completion of a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 compliance audit. The audit was conducted over several months by A-LIGN, a third-party assessor.
Allan Endresz, the founder of digital currency Zucoins, has voiced his criticism against a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulator's statements on platform X. The regulator had implied that the compliance violations admitted to by crypto exchange Binance and its ex-CEO were unique to the cryptocurrency industry. In retort, Endresz highlighted that traditional banks have often been used as conduits for illicit activities such as money laundering.