Bank of Russia set to begin digital ruble pilot
The Bank of Russia has revealed that it has enlisted 13 banks for the pilot testing of a digital ruble involving real-world transactions.
Crypto under the regulatory lens: A new era of surveillance
In a recent post by RegTech firm Eventus, the company outlined what it believes matters most for regulators in the crypto market.
Mountain Wolf teams up with iDenfy to streamline crypto compliance
Lithuania-based iDenfy has partnered with global cryptocurrency and digital payment service provider Mountain Wolf.
Bank of Italy and associates embark on CBDC pilot
The Bank of Italy has revealed it is spearheading an innovative project to explore the potential of a CBDC.
SmartMetric’s biometric technology powers new era for Visa and MasterCard
SmartMetric, a pioneer in the development of biometric credit cards, has recently celebrated the adoption of its advanced security technology by leading payment networks, Visa and MasterCard.
EBA proposes extension of anti-money laundering rules to crypto services
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has started a public consultation to review its guidelines on money laundering and terrorist financing risk factors.
Adapting to the MiCA era: the essential guide for compliance officers in crypto
Eventus recently outlined some of the key things compliance officers need to know around the new MiCA legislation.
CBI governor compared unbacked crypto to a ponzi scheme
Gabriel Makhlouf, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, has compared ‘unbacked’ cryptocurrencies to ponzi schemes.
EU Parliament approves MICA legislation in landmark vote
EU lawmakers voted 517-38 in favour of the MiCA legislation, making in the first crypto law to be introduced by a major jurisdiction.
Bank of England begins building out its CBDC team
The Bank of England (BofE) has begun hiring workers to develop its digital currency, according to PYMNTS.
