Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway. Go to Source
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International agencies report on tokenization to G20 officials
The Bank for International Settlements and the Financial Stability Board have similar views on tokenization — it could provide new benefits and familiar challenges. Go to Source
ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets. Go to Source
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support reforms and ensure bitcoin adoption does not threaten financial stability. IMF Urges El Salvador to Tackle Bitcoin … Read more
Former Chinese finance minister urges crypto study after US Bitcoin ETF shift
Lou Jiwei stresses that China must assess cryptocurrency developments, particularly as the US shifts policy on Bitcoin ETFs. Go to Source
IMF staff propose REDI framework to catalyze CBDC adoption
IMF staff members introduced a high-level four stage framework, emphasizing regulation, education, design, and incentives to enhance CBDC adoption. Go to Source
Progmat, DMM partner to introduce stablecoin for Seamoon Protocol
The DMM conglomerate hopes the coins powering its anime-filled Web3 ecosystem will be used with and among its partners as well. Go to Source
Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly aiding victims’ compensation. Onecoin’s Ruja Ignatova Faces Global Asset Freeze Amid Investor Lawsuit … Read more
El Salvador and IMF Advance Talks on Bitcoin Risk Mitigation and Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks. Although many BTC risks haven’t materialized for El Salvador, the IMF stated that both parties agree on the need for enhanced transparency and measures to ensure fiscal … Read more
Bitcoin Policy Group Urges UK to Retain Bitcoin Holdings
The Bitcoin Policy Group has issued a warning to the United Kingdom, advising against the sale of its 61,000 bitcoins. The group argues that maintaining these holdings is crucial for the nation’s economic strategy and future financial stability. U.K. Urged to Retain 61,000 Bitcoins by Bitcoin Policy Group In their letter, the Bitcoin Policy Group … Read more
