Crypto Tokenization Under Scrutiny: Global Regulators Cite Risks Amid Split O...
Cryptocurrencies linked to real-world assets (RWAs) are drawing scrutiny, as the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) recently warned that these innovations might introduce new risks for investors. In a report released on Tuesday, the global securities regulator highlighted that while many risks associated with tokenization fall under existing regulatory frameworks, new vulnerabilities may arise […]
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried that “cryptocurrencies risk undermining sanctions against Russia.” She urges financial regulators “to take this threat seriously and increase their scrutiny of digital assets.”
Senator Elizabeth Warren Worried Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Evade Sanctions
As governments worldwide are placing sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried that cryptocurrency could give Russia a way to evade sanctions. The senator from Massachusetts tweeted Monday:
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“People now think we are the biggest and will attack us more,” said Changpeng Zhao in a letter updating staff on the situation with FTX. Changpeng Zhao, the chief executive officer of crypto exchange Binance also known as “CZ,” warned users its intention to acquire FTX may invite scrutiny from global regulators — but the firm is ready.In a letter to Binance staff tweeted on Nov. 9, CZ said though the deal to acquire another major crypto exchange was still in the works, regulators would likely “scrutinize exchanges even more” and make it difficult to acquire operating licenses. He added....
The US is reportedly pushing global regulators to amend bank crypto standards to address the regulatory shift of the past few years and the industry’s developments, including the recent push for stablecoin adoption. Related Reading: Coinbase CPO Challenges Banks’ Stablecoins Concerns, Says Narrative ‘Ignores Reality’ Global Regulators To Review Crypto Standards On Friday, Bloomberg affirmed […]
Australia must move faster on tokenization or risk losing business to overseas markets, the chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned. Related Reading: Metaplanet Just Used Bitcoin To Buy More Bitcoin—$100 Million Worth According to a speech delivered on November 5, ASIC Chair Joe Longo urged regulators, firms and investors to act […]
A number of Bitcoin companies and miners have agreed to run code that will implement a hard-forking increase to the non-witness data in blocks roughly three months after the activation of Segregated Witness (SegWit). According to some of its proponents, the proposal, known as SegWit2x, is said to be the only viable solution to the Bitcoin scaling debate. However, agreeing to initiate a hard fork without knowing how speculators will react to such a change comes with risks. If there is not full support for the hard fork from bitcoin holders, the end result could be a split of Bitcoin into....