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Tokenisation Is Shaping A New Financial System. Here's What's Missing
Earlier, tokenisation was discussed in the context of crypto. Now, banks and regulators are seeing blockchain as a new layer for financial markets.
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Weeks After RBI Raised Concerns, Parliament Panel Proposes Crypto Watchdog
Recommendation comes at a time when cryptocurrencies are taxed in India and exchanges share transaction data with anti-money laundering authorities.
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X Building Smart 'Cashtags' to Let Users Check Cryptocurrency Prices in Real-Time
X (formerly Twitter) might soon let users check live price fluctuations of crypto and other digital assets on its social media platform. A company executive recently revealed that a new feature was currently under testing that will enable users to add a live ticker to their posts. Dubbed Smart Cashtags, the new feature is designed to work for all l...
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha Urges Centre To Legalise Virtual Digital Assets
MP Raghav Chadha today said India taxes Virtual Digital Assets - which include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenised assets - like they are legal but regulates them like they are illegal, urging the government to bring in rules to protect them
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Tether Inks MoU With Republic of Guinea to Boost Blockchain Adoption
In an announcement released on February 17, Tether said it will work with Guinea to ensure that its engagement with blockchain and virtual digital assets (VDAs) is facilitated safely. A key area of focus for Guinea’s partnership with Tether will be on growing blockchain expertise in the country.
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Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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EBA Establishes Stricter Oversight for Firms Handling Crypto-Assets and Payments: Details
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has directed payment service providers to screen all firms seeking to register their businesses in EU member states. Additionally, EU lawmakers have mandated that virtual digital asset service providers (VASPs) conduct comprehensive due diligence, including detailed risk assessments.
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Crypto Taxes Generated $78 Million in Kenya, Authorities Target Over $460 Million
Between 2023 and 2024, the Kenya Revenue Authority collected taxes from 384 digital asset dealers. Over the next five years, the KRA aims to raise KES 60 billion (roughly $464 million) from participants in Kenya’s Web3 ecosystem.
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What is the Digital Assets Platform Being Discussed by the BRICS Group?
The BRICS group is considering the creation of a digital assets platform to reduce reliance on US dollars for international transactions. President Putin has expressed his support for this initiative, emphasising that digital currencies could benefit not only BRICS nations but also other developing economies.
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Crypto Firm, Industry Group Sue US SEC for 'Overreach' on Digital Assets
A US based crypto firm and industry group have sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission for overstepping its authority with regard to digital assets. The firm, Legilex, wants a US court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.
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NYC bar Association Seeks Crypto-Friendly Policy Reforms to Beat Talent Exodus
The Bar Association of New York City has prepared an agenda to help the city maintain its crypto-friendly position by implementing some policy tweaks. The association fears about losing Web3 talent to friendlier nations like the UAE or the UK given NYC’s lack in policy changes.
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Fidelity Expected to File New Spot Bitcoin ETF With US SEC: Report
Asset manager Fidelity is reportedly expected to file with the US SEC for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, joining other big money managers seeking to launch bitcoin ETFs. In the past two weeks, BlackRock, WisdomTree, Invesco, VanEck, and Bitwise have filed new applications with the SEC for spot bitcoin ETFs.
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Credit Agricole's CACEIS Registers as Digital Asset Custody Provider With French Regulator AMF
CACEIS, the asset servicing business owned by Credit Agricole and Santander, has registered with France's markets regulator AMF to provide custody services for digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies.
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Tokenisation Is Shaping A New Financial System. Here's What's Missing
Earlier, tokenisation was discussed in the context of crypto. Now, banks and regulators are seeing blockchain as a new layer for financial markets.
-
Weeks After RBI Raised Concerns, Parliament Panel Proposes Crypto Watchdog
Recommendation comes at a time when cryptocurrencies are taxed in India and exchanges share transaction data with anti-money laundering authorities.
-
X Building Smart 'Cashtags' to Let Users Check Cryptocurrency Prices in Real-Time
X (formerly Twitter) might soon let users check live price fluctuations of crypto and other digital assets on its social media platform. A company executive recently revealed that a new feature was currently under testing that will enable users to add a live ticker to their posts. Dubbed Smart Cashtags, the new feature is designed to work for all l...
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha Urges Centre To Legalise Virtual Digital Assets
MP Raghav Chadha today said India taxes Virtual Digital Assets - which include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenised assets - like they are legal but regulates them like they are illegal, urging the government to bring in rules to protect them
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Tether Inks MoU With Republic of Guinea to Boost Blockchain Adoption
In an announcement released on February 17, Tether said it will work with Guinea to ensure that its engagement with blockchain and virtual digital assets (VDAs) is facilitated safely. A key area of focus for Guinea’s partnership with Tether will be on growing blockchain expertise in the country.
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Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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EBA Establishes Stricter Oversight for Firms Handling Crypto-Assets and Payments: Details
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has directed payment service providers to screen all firms seeking to register their businesses in EU member states. Additionally, EU lawmakers have mandated that virtual digital asset service providers (VASPs) conduct comprehensive due diligence, including detailed risk assessments.
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Crypto Taxes Generated $78 Million in Kenya, Authorities Target Over $460 Million
Between 2023 and 2024, the Kenya Revenue Authority collected taxes from 384 digital asset dealers. Over the next five years, the KRA aims to raise KES 60 billion (roughly $464 million) from participants in Kenya’s Web3 ecosystem.
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What is the Digital Assets Platform Being Discussed by the BRICS Group?
The BRICS group is considering the creation of a digital assets platform to reduce reliance on US dollars for international transactions. President Putin has expressed his support for this initiative, emphasising that digital currencies could benefit not only BRICS nations but also other developing economies.
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Crypto Firm, Industry Group Sue US SEC for 'Overreach' on Digital Assets
A US based crypto firm and industry group have sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission for overstepping its authority with regard to digital assets. The firm, Legilex, wants a US court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.
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NYC bar Association Seeks Crypto-Friendly Policy Reforms to Beat Talent Exodus
The Bar Association of New York City has prepared an agenda to help the city maintain its crypto-friendly position by implementing some policy tweaks. The association fears about losing Web3 talent to friendlier nations like the UAE or the UK given NYC’s lack in policy changes.
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Fidelity Expected to File New Spot Bitcoin ETF With US SEC: Report
Asset manager Fidelity is reportedly expected to file with the US SEC for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, joining other big money managers seeking to launch bitcoin ETFs. In the past two weeks, BlackRock, WisdomTree, Invesco, VanEck, and Bitwise have filed new applications with the SEC for spot bitcoin ETFs.
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Credit Agricole's CACEIS Registers as Digital Asset Custody Provider With French Regulator AMF
CACEIS, the asset servicing business owned by Credit Agricole and Santander, has registered with France's markets regulator AMF to provide custody services for digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies.
