Auto Added by WPeMatico
Preparing for a change at the top, the European Central Bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold and at their all-time lows. Mario Draghi, who had his last monetary policy meeting as president of the ECB, is leaving after an eight-year term during which key rates were never raised. At the subsequent press […]
The post Mario Draghi Leaves European Central Bank Without Ever Raising Interest Rates appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda. They agreed on several crypto initiatives and fast regulatory responses to projects such as Libra, calling for them to meet the highest standards of financial regulation. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A Look at Their […]
The post G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
The Financial Action Task Force adopted its new rules on crypto assets and published its updated Guidance on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers Friday. Under these new measures, crypto service providers will be required to implement the same requirements as traditional financial institutions. Also read: Indian Cryptocurrency Regulation Is Ready, Official Confirms FATF’s […]
The post FATF Releases Global Standards for Crypto Assets appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit to influence policymakers. Also read: G20 Starts Crypto Discussions […]
The post Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 countries have gathered this weekend for a two-day meeting ahead of the G20 summit, and cryptocurrency is among the topics of discussion. Global standard-setting bodies have submitted their policies and provided tools to help the member countries with the regulation of crypto assets in their own […]
The post G20 Starts Crypto Discussions – A Look at Global Standards appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
A community roadshow has been uniting crypto enthusiasts in several cities in India to share their ideas on the country’s crypto regulation. “The best ones will be included in the report to be submitted to the decision makers amongst the government,” the organizer of the events explained. Also read: Indian Government Confirms Cryptocurrency Regulation in […]
The post Crypto Enthusiasts Unite in 4 Indian Cities to Voice Regulatory Suggestions appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively shared with news.Bitcoin.com the details of its first-ever roundtable on cryptocurrency oversight. Regulators from over 15 countries participated in the event to share information and discuss cryptocurrency regulatory issues. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Roundtable for Global Regulators The Japanese […]
The post Japanese Regulator to Host Regular Global Cryptocurrency Roundtable appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
Financial ministers and central bankers from the G20 states met over the weekend in Argentina to discuss the challenges for the global economy. They reiterated their position that cryptocurrencies do not pose a risk to the financial stability. The officials also called on the Financial Action Task Force to clarify by October how its anti-money […]
The post G20 Asks FATF to Clarify AML Standards for Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
Japanese representatives will push for the adoption of global rules on cryptocurrencies at the upcoming G20 meeting in Argentina. Next week, the summit will gather finance ministers and central bankers in Buenos Aires. Other countries also want to put crypto matters on the table, with signals coming from key members of the European Union. […]
The post Japan to Call for Crypto Rules at the G20 Summit appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico
The first issue of Venezuela’s national cryptocurrency has been ordered by President Nicolás Maduro. He has also called for the first national meeting of the petro’s miners where he will release the whitepaper for the new currency. Also read: Venezuela Unveils Mining, Trading, and Launch Details of National Cryptocurrency 100 Million Petros Incoming On Friday Venezuela’s […]
The post Maduro Orders the Issue of 100M Petros, Venezuela’s Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Powered by WPeMatico