From Sandbox to Live Market: HKMA’s Digital Currency Pilot Enters Real-World Phase
Project Ensemble, Hong Kong’s flagship initiative for a tokenized financial system, has entered a new, live phase.
Crypto Mood Sours: Sentiment Hits 8-Month Low as Bitcoin Stalls
Crypto market sentiment has hit its most fearful level since February, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping to a stark 10.
From ‘Miscellaneous’ to Mainstream: Japan Aims to Put Crypto on Par with Stocks
Cryptocurrencies in Japan are poised to shed their “miscellaneous” status for a place alongside traditional securities.
Backdoor Ban: JPX Declares War on Listed Crypto “Treasury” Companies
JPX is preparing to explicitly block listed companies from transforming into de facto crypto funds.
In Policy Shift, SEC Bows to Crypto Industry Demands for Regulatory Clarity
Bending to sustained pressure from the ascendant digital asset sector, the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to create a clear classification system for cryptocurrencies.
Singapore Central Bank to Test Digital Currency for Government Bill Settlement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will trial the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle tokenized government bills with primary dealers.
BoE to Stablecoin Issuers: Park 40% of Reserves With Us
The Bank of England will require stablecoin issuers to hold nearly half of their reserves at the central bank, a key part of a new regulatory crackdown
