Japan is reportedly set to review its cryptocurrency regulations, potentially reducing taxes on digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to assess whether current crypto regulations under the payments act provide sufficient investor protection. The review may lead to reclassifying crypto as financial instruments under Japan’s investment law, which could enhance safeguards and bring […]
BNY Mellon Engages With Regulators, Fed’s 50bps Cut Triggers Crypto Inflows, and More — Week in Review
BNY Mellon is working closely with regulators to offer large-scale crypto custody services. Coinshares reported $ 321 million in digital asset inflows, driven by the Fed’s 50bps interest rate cut. Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin could reach $ 500K by 2025 and $ 1M by 2030, citing global financial instability risks highlighted in …
Fed’s Rate Cut Could Spell Disaster, Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve’s rate cut will lead to economic disaster. Microstrategy, continuing its bitcoin acquisition strategy, plans to buy more bitcoin after raising $ 1.01 billion from a private offering. A bitcoin investor faces up to three years in prison for underreporting cryptocurrency gains. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele …
Billions in Settlements Disrupted, Blockchain Gaming Boom, and More — Week in Review
Recent Western sanctions have disrupted over $ 55 billion in trade settlements between Russia and Turkey. Cameron Thacker of Mythical Games believes the current blockchain gaming surge is more stable, as it focuses on better user experiences rather than hype. In the UK, a new bill recognizes digital assets like bitcoin as personal property. …
Top 10 L1 Chains, Hamster Kombat Token Airdrop Performance, and More — Week in Review
Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $ 1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post-airdrop. Meanwhile, China and Russia’s payment flows are under strain due to new sanctions targeting Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort. India’s HDFC Bank …