South Africa approves 59 VASP licenses
South Africa’s FSCA has received 355 applications but has only approved 262, a higher number than was previously revealed, according to a Reuters report.
South Africa’s FSCA has received 355 applications but has only approved 262, a higher number than was previously revealed, according to a Reuters report.
This week, the U.K. Treasury published a paper detailing proposed changes to ‘crypto’ supervision, expanding the FCA’s mandate and including NFTs in the bracket.
The Financial Conduct Authority announced on Monday that it would not object to digital asset exchange traded note listings on exchanges but would still limit the products to professional investors.
FDIC Vice Chair Travis Hill blasted his agency and the SEC for their approach to digital assets, leaving no room for positive engagements.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has signed an MoU with Gluwa to integrate the startup’s blockchain-powered credit technology into the eNaira, introducing new use cases for the CBDC.
Governor Mark Gordon signed into law the DUNA Act, advancing Wyoming’s recognition of DAOs as non-profits whose legal responsibility is distinct from their members.
Johnny Ng pitched the platform to China’s central political advisory body—the CPPCC National Committee—for blockchain firms in Hong Kong, Macao, and Guangdong.
Hut 8 cited rising electricity costs and constant power disruptions as reasons for the closure, relocating its rigs to another site in Medicine Hat, Canada.
Bahamians have been willing to explore the CBDC, with 120,000 of the island’s 400,000 opening accounts, but they have only transacted $2.1 million in over three years.
Christine Leong was at GITEX Dubai to deliver a presentation on digital identity and why it matters in Web3, and CoinGeek Backstage caught up with her on the sidelines of the event.
A new report says China will draw up plans to step up efforts in emerging tech to meet strategic goals and boost local tech sufficiency amid its tech race with the United States.
Digital assets pose an increasing danger to legacy finance and that the proposed laws will protect the stability of Taiwan’s financial industry, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission.