Policy
El Salvador's President Promotes Bitcoin Adoption by Emerging Countries
Nayib Bukele is hosting financial representatives from 44 developing economies at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion's annual meeting.
Bitcoin Mining Appears to Have Survived Ban in China
From September 2021 to January of this year, China's contribution to the bitcoin mining network was second only to that of the U.S.
India's Ad Body Hasn't Discussed Measure to Bar Celebrity Endorsement of Crypto
The country's securities regulator has proposed that ban.
US and EU Look to Blockchain to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Climate and Clean Tech working group announced its aims in a joint document published Monday.
Nigeria’s SEC Affirms All Digital Assets Are Securities in New Rulebook
Rules look to clarify crypto’s role in the economy by providing a regulatory framework.
Argentina Was at the Cusp of a Crypto Boom. The Central Bank Had Other Plans
The local monetary authority surprised banks by banning them from offering crypto, but so far it's left local exchanges alone.
Global Crypto Regulatory Body Is Coming Soon, Says Top Official
A joint body to coordinate efforts at regulating crypto at the global level could become a reality in the next year, according to IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.
Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?
Mayor Eric Adams wants to make New York City the biggest crypto hub in America, but there are a host of obstacles in his way.
The FCA Is Holding Its First CryptoSprint: Here’s What the Digital Asset Community Wants From It
The U.K. regulator will meet crypto experts to discuss how to handle disclosing information related to issuance of crypto assets, regulatory obligations and custody regulations.
How Big Is Crypto Crime, Really?
Estimates of the scale of online crime range from under 1% to nearly half of all crypto activity – CoinDesk analyzes the approach to these estimates.
