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Three Quarters of Jurisdictions Not Complying With Global Crypto Laundering Norms, FATF Says
Most jurisdictions still aren’t fully complying with international anti-money laundering norms for crypto, according to standard-setter the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global anti-money laundering watchdog also added that North Korea is using illicit virtual assets to fund weapons of mass destruction. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest report.
Banning Crypto May Not Be the Best Approach to Balancing Risk and Demand: IMF
The International Monetary Fund said banning crypto may not be the best way of mitigating the associated risks, just months after suggesting that approach as an option, because it would also prevent countries gaining the associated benefits. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the IMF's stance towards the crypto industry.
Alameda Seeks to Claw Back $700M Paid to ‘Super Networkers’
Alameda Research, the hedge fund arm of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is seeking the return of $700 million founder Sam Bankman-Fried appears to have paid for access to celebrities and politicians. "The Hash" panel discusses the details from the latest court filing.
Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Withdraws Acquisition of Rival Prime Trust
Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust after earlier this month reaching a preliminary agreement to acquire the firm for an undisclosed amount amid speculation it was facing bankruptcy. "The Hash" panel weighs in on Prime Trust's rocky journey in recent months.
Tether Outlook as Crypto Winter Grinds On
CoinDesk's chief insights columnist David Z. Morris joins "The Hash" panel to discuss why stablecoin tether (USDT) could face serious pressure amid the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s apparent crackdown on the crypto industry, with recent lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance.
Some U.K. Lobbyists Argue Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable with Crypto
Lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. are generally welcoming of the government's plans for a digital pound, but some of them believe the currency should be interoperable with crypto in order to be suitable for the future. "The Hash" panel weighs in on privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent
German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection, called the “Dogs of BND,” to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the role of NFTs and blockchains in the agency's recruiting process.
FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees on Track to Be 'Very Expensive', Court Examiner Says
The wind-up of crypto exchange FTX is set to be “very expensive by any measure” with professional fees already amounting to over $200 million, a court-appointed examiner said in a filing. "The Hash" panel shares their reactions to the escalating legal fees in FTX's bankruptcy case.
Central Banks Introduce CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed standards for using digital money, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized bank deposits, on a distributed ledger. "The Hash" panel breaks down the technical white paper produced by the agency with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other financial institutions.
Stablecoins, DeFi Could be in SEC’s Crosshairs Next, Berenberg Predicts
Stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crackdown on the crypto industry, Berenberg said in a research report. This comes after the SEC said earlier this month that it was suing crypto exchange Binance, its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and the operating company for Binance.US on allegations of violating federal securities laws. A day later it sued rival exchange Coinbase (COIN) on similar charges. The Hash" panel weighs in on the agency's approach to crypto regulation.