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On June 30, new strict rules for stablecoin issuers went into effect across the European Union under the bloc’s Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation. This impending regulation represents a major
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, crypto exchanges and trading platforms play a pivotal role in facilitating the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets. However, these platforms often fa...
By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION In June 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published feedback on good and poor quality applications under the existing cryptoasset anti...
In June 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published feedback on good and poor quality applications under the existing cryptoasset anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing ...
The cryptocurrency market has recently been witnessing a significant shift towards restaking, a process where crypto assets are locked up to earn additional rewards. In fact, it has become the second-...
The traditional model of the 9-to-5 job with a steady paycheck and employer-sponsored benefits is fading fast. Last year, up to 30% of the global workforce participated in some form of freelance or i...
It’s already been a landmark year for the digital assets sector, with newly approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US drawing in huge cumulative net inflows, spearheaded by asset ma...
The market for stablecoin payments is gaining momentum, as more leading payment providers such as Visa and Mastercard integrate solutions into their systems or, in the case of Paypal, launch a coin. F...
On 4 April, Ripple announced its plan to launch its own stablecoin, next to XRP, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar later this year. This is envisioned as a key development for Ripple, aiming to bridge the ...
Fifteen years ago, crypto wasn’t on the mainstream media’s radar; but today, it frequently captures the spotlight on drive-time, lunch-time and evening news channels, drawing both seasoned investors a...