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SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules

The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of occurrence of any unforeseen events.

SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules

The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of unforeseen events.

Troubled crypto lender Vauld gets extended creditor protection

The company claims that the negotiations with potential crisis managers entered the “advanced stage.”

Crypto mining stocks surge to yearly highs after Bitcoin bounces back

The surge in crypto mining stocks came as a relief for the industry after a crippling last year, where in public crypto miners incurred $4 billion in liabilities.

Bank of England governor questions need for digital pound

BoE governor Andrew Bailey highlighted that the UK already has a wholesale settlement system with a major upgrade.

Putting carbon credits on blockchain won’t solve the problem alone: Davos

Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr moderated a panel discussion in Davos, Switzerland about pricing carbon credits.

Japanese regulators want crypto treated like traditional banks

Mamoru Yanase said crypto needs the same safeguards as financial institutions and banks.

BTC forming bottom akin to 2018 with one key difference: Bloomberg analyst

The Bloomberg analyst said Bitcoin is forming a bottom similar to how it looked prior to the 2019 bull run but with one major difference in the markets.

DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds

Crypto donations are so much more than just peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Ether transactions.

DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and decentralized finance (DeFi) are redefining how charities raise donations and distribute funds to those most in need. 

Through ever-evolving crypto and blockchain-related technology, crypto philanthropists told Cointelegraph that they've witnessed “new wealth distribution mechanisms" never seen before. 

“Philanthropy has traditionally been seen as a high-cost-of-entry, individualistic activity but with web3, collective decision-making bodies like DAOs can use tools that streamline financial coordination and encourage more participation,” explained Omar Antila, Product Lead at Crypto for Charity.

“Crypto enables new innovative fundraising strategies, like charitable NFT-drop campaigns, or allowing people to pool their crypto funds in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols that earn interest for a specific cause,” he added.

In October, a number of breast cancer-focused organizations started implementing NFTs to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds

Crypto donations are so much more than just peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Ether transactions.

DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds

Crypto donations are so much more than just peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Ether transactions.

Alameda wallet under liquidator control incurred $11.5M in losses: Arkham

According to crypto analytics firm Arkham, at least $4 million of these losses were "preventable losses."

Opinion: The Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol will end ecosystem maximalism

IBC is going to allow assets to move between blockchains without the high level of risk inherent to bridging.

EU finance ministers’ group releases statement on political aspects of digital euro

The Eurogroup confirmed its support for digital euro research and noted that some of the design and use elements under consideration would require political decision making.

Law Decoded, Jan. 9-16: Gemini, Bithumb, Nexo are fresh targets for regulation and prosecution

While the FTX saga continues to make headlines, last week brought a plethora of new troubles for crypto companies in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Opinion: 2023 is a BUIDL year for crypto gaming

In 2023, GameFi developers should focus on building out quality more than quantity.

Nexo sues Cayman Islands financial regulator over VASP license

The crypto lender claimed that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority had placed “too much weight” on regulators' enforcement actions in its decision to deny registration.

How crypto tokens (not Bitcoin) will outperform stocks in 2023, Arca’s CIO explains

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Digital assets will largely decouple from traditional equity markets in 2023, says Chief Investment Officer at Arca, Jeff Dorman.

How crypto tokens (not Bitcoin) will outperform stocks in 2023, Arca’s CIO explains

Some crypto tokens will perform better than stocks in 2023 as they become less sensitive to macroeconomic factors, according to CIO at Arca Jeff Dorman.

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