
Article by Wahid Pessarlay
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16 February, 2023
UAE sets sights on CBDC launch to improve local, cross-border payment under new scheme
While other countries choose whether to focus on a retail CBDC instead of wholesale, the United Arab Emirates is seeking...
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16 February, 2023
Bakkt closes curtains on consumer app, announces plan to focus on B2B strategy
In its announcement, Bakkt said the new business model will provide its customers with virtual asset services via SaaS and...
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16 February, 2023
Philippines SEC issues warnings against 3 erring virtual asset firms
The securities regulator continues its clamp down on digital asset exchanges violating the law, recently issuing a public advisory against...
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16 February, 2023
Huobi Cloud Wallet shutting down as part of ‘strategic and product adjustments’
Huobi stated that it had created several tutorials and demos for beginners using the Cloud Wallet feature to ease the...
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15 February, 2023
Mississippi Senate passes new bill seeking to protect block reward miners from discrimination
Under the proposed legislation, miners in Mississippi would be allowed to operate in residential areas so long as they comply...
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15 February, 2023
South Korea new sanctions target North Korea’s digital asset hackers
Apart from the four individuals sanctioned by South Korea for plotting and initiating cyberattacks, seven institutions were also penalized for...
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