Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, emphasizing credentialing.
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Aussie admits to promoting BitConnect crypto services without a license
The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission claims that John Louis Anthony Bigatton promoted the crypto lending platform at four seminars and via two social media posts.
US authorities bust $73M crypto scam, make two arrests
The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds.
Crypto firms rally behind FIT21 bill approaching US House floor vote
Lawmakers expect to vote on a bill clarifying how regulators handle digital assets by June after a majority in both chambers passed a resolution against an SEC crypto rule.
Kraken considers dropping USDT in Europe ahead of new regulations
With new regulations in Europe set to enforce strict limits on transactions and reserve requirements, Kraken is assessing its stablecoin listings.
US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regulations, increase AI use
The Treasury’s fight against illicit finance will focus on better regulations, greater enforcement and AI.
Tornado Cash founder sent to prison, DeFi’s EU struggles: Finance Redefined
The Tornado Cash developer has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado Cash.
Changpeng Zhao teases writing project ahead of reporting to prison
On April 30, a judge sentenced the former Binance CEO to four months in federal prison but did not set a reporting date at his hearing.
Biden may rethink SAB 121 vote veto due to political support for crypto
The U.S. Congress bipartisan vote has overwhelmingly demonstrated its rejection of the SEC’s SAB 121. President Biden threatened to veto the overruling. Will the executive branch overthrow Congress’s decision?
Bybit’s Notcoin listing debacle, China firm’s profits up 12-fold after crypto buy: Asia Express
Bybit to compensate users after Notcoin listing debacle, China gaming firm’s profits up 1100% after $200M crypto buy, and more: Asia Express.