FATF to Release New Rules for Global Crypto Sector, Impacting Exchanges, Funds, Custodians

On June 21, the FATF will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector. On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector, according to FATF spokeswoman Alexandra Wijmenga-Daniel. The […]

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Azerbaijan Government Partners With IBM on Blockchain Customs Deal

The latest move cements blockchain’s position in state business following interest from various authorities. IBM is expanding its partnership work with Azerbaijan’s government to bring blockchain technology to customs procedures, Central Asian-focused Trend News Agency reported on June 12. Following a reported deal with the country’s central bank in October 2018 — which should see […]

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CryptoCompare Launches Exchange Benchmark in Response to Concerns Over False Volume Reporting

CryptoCompare has launched an Exchange Benchmark product that ranks over 100 crypto spot exchanges worldwide. London-based crypto data provider CryptoCompare has launched an Exchange Benchmark product that ranks over 100 crypto spot exchanges worldwide. The news was revealed in a press release shared with Cointelegraph on June 12. According to CryptoCompare, the new product has […]

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Exec Who Launched PwC Switzerland’s Blockchain Division to Become CFO at Tezos

Roman Schnider, who launched PwC’s blockchain and crypto assurance division in Switzerland, is leaving the auditing firm after 15 years. The man who launched a blockchain and cryptocurrency assurance division for PwC in Switzerland is joining Tezos as chief financial officer, the foundation confirmed in a news release on June 11. Roman Schnider is leaving the Big Four firm after […]

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