South Korean authorities are reportedly planning to release updated guidelines for virtual asset trading. These guidelines will prohibit the listing or relisting of coins that have previously been hacked. Additionally, the guidelines will require issuers of “foreign” virtual assets to release a whitepaper or a technical manual specifically for the Korean market. Guidelines for ‘Foreign’ […]
South Africa Regulators to Unveil Document Categorizing Stablecoins as a ‘Particular Type of Crypto Asset’
In 2024, the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group, a consortium of South African regulators that unveiled a position paper on crypto assets in 2021, is expected to “publish additions to include stablecoins as a particular type of crypto asset.” The consortium is also considering the impact of tokenisation on domestic financial markets and is expected to […]
Bit.Store and Gate Pay Unveil Gate MiniApp Collaboration for Enhanced Crypto Card Services
PRESS RELEASE. Bit.Store, a leading innovator in cryptocurrency card solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Gate Pay, one of the world’s premier cryptocurrency exchanges. This collaboration introduces a groundbreaking Gate MiniApp on Gate.io, designed to seamlessly integrate Bit.Store’s card services within the Gate Pay Ecosystem, offering users an unparalleled experience in managing […]
Hong Kong Regulators Unveil Public Consultation Paper on Stablecoin Regulation
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau have released a public consultation paper to gather residents’ opinions on the proposed regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers. The HKMA also announced the introduction of a sandbox arrangement whose purpose will be to convey supervisory expectations and guidance on compliance to prospective stablecoin […]
Marathon Digital and Nodal Power Unveil Methane-Fueled Bitcoin Mining Pilot in Utah
On Thursday, Marathon Digital, a publicly traded bitcoin mining company, announced its partnership with Nodal Power, revealing plans to initiate an innovative 280-kilowatt (kW) bitcoin mining pilot project in Utah. The project harnesses biogas, specifically methane from a landfill, to fuel the pilot’s BTC mining operations, which are reported to be fully energized. Eco-Friendly Bitcoin […]