Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
European supervisors warn advanced quantum systems could weaken encryption protecting blockchains and financial infrastructure before commercial applications arrive, urging early preparation
Six major Canadian banks are testing interbank transfers of tokenized Canadian-dollar deposits to enable faster and programmable payments within the regulated banking system
Canada’s banking regulator clarified on September 10 that tokenized deposits carry the same legal standing as conventional deposits under a technology-neutral approach, while existing risk rules continue to apply
Austria’s financial regulator has imposed a €70,000 fine on Bitpanda for breaches of EU crypto-asset rules on white papers and marketing, marking its first final published penalty under MiCA
European Commission consultation examines gaps in rules for foreign-issued stablecoins amid US regulatory advances and market growth
Cross-border crypto flows in Brazil now exceed traditional capital movements, driven by dollar-linked stablecoins, prompting the IMF to urge tighter rules on asset protection and compliance
