Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says
The European Banking Authority said it will kick off work to map out crypto activities and spot new financial risks this year.
Cryptopedia: Learn the basics of smart contracts and how they work
Cointelegraph explains what smart contracts are and how this blockchain-based technology changes the way transactions are made.
ApeCoin (APE) hits a new all-time high ahead of this week’s Otherside land auction
APE price continues to hit new all-time highs as BAYC, MAYC and NFT investors prepare for the highly anticipated Otherside land auction.
Minecraft-linked developers draw up pledge for NFT and digital asset engagement
The group did not appear to be entirely satisfied with the current direction of GameFi.
Panama’s legislature approves bill regulating crypto
The Crypto Law is aimed at making Panama “compatible with the digital economy, blockchain, crypto assets and the internet.”
FinCEN acting director says PATRIOT Act provision isn’t ‘right sized’ for crypto enforcement
Him Das said FinCEN’s current authority under the PATRIOT Act would likely not stop actors from engaging in illicit transactions for ransomware attacks and darknet markets.
‘Ready, steady, NFT:’ Ukrainian government accepts NFT donations
Ukraine continues to use crypto and NFTs to fund the two-month long ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
US needs ‘electronic tokens’ with functionality of cash — Software Freedom Law Center legal director
Software Freedom Law Center legal director Mishi Choudhary supported tokens that were not quite CBDCs nor cryptocurrencies, but with cash-like privacy features many users may want.
Telegram Wallet Bot enables users to send crypto in-app via revived blockchain project
More than 550 million active users surf messages on Telegram each month.
FTX executive Wetjen calls CFTC application an opportunity for the agency to innovate
Former CFTC head Giancarlo said a “central bank mindset” is holding crypto back, and Wetjen saw the need for more entrepreneurialism in regulatory agencies.