Crypto


Opinion

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation?

Formally enacted Thursday, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the most comprehensive framework of its kind. How will it influence how non-EU states regulate digital assets?

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Policy

Hong Kong Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Defunct Gatecoin

The ruling would give Hong Kong liquidators more clarity on how to treat crypto assets caught up in winding down procedures, law firm Hogan Lovells said.

Oklahoma's new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining (Unsplash)

Finance

BNY Mellon CEO Says the Bank Is Going 'Incredibly Slow' on Crypto

Robin Vince said the lender won't be as aggressive as other banks have been in trying to gain crypto deposits.

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Consensus Magazine

Much Ado About =Nil;

The mysterious company that calls itself nothing is helping zero-knowledge firms to scale blockchain quickly and cheaply. That’s something. And that’s why =nil; Foundation is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Rainbow Helps Users Slide Into the Crypto Economy

Crypto won’t find mass-market adoption until the most basic of apps, the wallet, is easy to understand and use. That’s why Rainbow, with its fun colors and emphasis on user-friendly design, is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

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Consensus Magazine

In the Ukraine War, Stellar Aid Assist Is Using Crypto to Give Mass Aid

The payment app that leverages stablecoins for fast and cheap transfer was designed to be user-friendly for trauma and disaster victims. That’s why Stellar Aid Assist is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

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