Crypto


Policy

Japanese Crypto Self-Regulatory Body to Loosen Token Vetting Process: Report

Japan has been looking to ease rules for crypto startups, with the government also considering corporate tax breaks for companies.

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Policy

IOSCO Taps Belgian Regulator Servais as Chair, US CFTC Chief as No. 2

The global standard setter on securities has been more focused on crypto lately, and new vice chairman Rostin Behnam of the CFTC has been at the center of the U.S. policy debate.

Jean-Paul Servais (left) will be replacing Ashley Alder (right) as chairman of IOSCO. (IOSCO)

Policy

How Crypto Might Shake Up England’s Ancient Property Laws

The Law Commission of England and Wales is exploring how digital assets should be treated under existing and new legislation, and its suggestions may upend centuries-old legal norms.

Professor Sarah Green, the commissioner for commercial and common law. (Sarah Green)

Finance

Mastercard Joins With Paxos to Help Banks Offer Crypto Trading

The payments giant will verify transactions and help banks follow compliance rules

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