Regulation

Bank of Russia discusses digital ruble plans with bank execs
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2 December, 2020

Bank of Russia discusses digital ruble plans with bank execs

The Russian central bank recently met with some of the country’s commercial banks to discuss the proposed digital ruble.
Russian prime minister promises to tackle digital currency scams
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1 December, 2020

Russian prime minister promises to tackle digital currency scams

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has said the government would work to develop digital currency markets in a “civilized direction.”
Africa’s Bitcoin regulation is on right track, but there’s still long way to go
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1 December, 2020

Africa’s Bitcoin regulation is on right track, but there’s still long way to go

Africa’s profile as a significant player in the digital currency industry has continued to grow in recent years, Steve Kaaru...
OECD to introduce digital currency tax standards in 2021
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1 December, 2020

OECD to introduce digital currency tax standards in 2021

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is reportedly eyeing an international digital currency standards by 2021.
Facebook Libra taps ex-OCC exec as lead counsel
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30 November, 2020

Facebook Libra taps ex-OCC exec as lead counsel

The Libra Association has announced Saumya Bhavsar as the general counsel for its payment subsidiary, Libra Networks.
BIS: Regulation could be embedded in stablecoins
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30 November, 2020

BIS: Regulation could be embedded in stablecoins

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has said regulation could be embedded into private global stablecoins, such as Facebook’s Libra.
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