Regulation

Facebook Libra rebrand draws legal and political ire
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11 December, 2020

Facebook Libra rebrand draws legal and political ire

Facebook has been threatened with legal action after rebranding its Libra stablecoin to “Diem,” following objections from a finance startup...
Digital currency assets under discussion at G7: US Treasury
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10 December, 2020

Digital currency assets under discussion at G7: US Treasury

Finance ministers and central bank governors from across the Group of 7 countries discussed crypto assets and their increasing role...
US lawmakers applaud defense funding bill over digital currency inclusion
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10 December, 2020

US lawmakers applaud defense funding bill over digital currency inclusion

The legislation will encompass digital currencies, requiring entities to include them in their anti-money laundering efforts.
India wants to tax digital currency earnings: report
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9 December, 2020

India wants to tax digital currency earnings: report

The government’s tax agency is reportedly monitoring the industry, seeking to impose as much as 30% tax on digital currency...
SEC spins out digital assets-focused FinHub into standalone agency
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8 December, 2020

SEC spins out digital assets-focused FinHub into standalone agency

The move is geared towards giving the SEC a better foothold of the ever-changing tech ecosystem, allowing it to protect...
US Congress seeks to regulate stablecoins with new STABLE Act
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7 December, 2020

US Congress seeks to regulate stablecoins with new STABLE Act

The STABLE Act seeks to treat stablecoin issuers as banks, requiring them to obtain a banking charter and abide by...
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