Bank of Korea to Accelerate Central Bank Digital Currency Project

by Александр Пирогов | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog News

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is ramping up its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project, planning a pilot program involving 100,000 participants to test the digital Korean Won by the end of 2024. In collaboration with regulatory bodies, the BOK will conduct usability...

Germany’s Landesbank Baden-Württemberg to Offer Crypto Custody Services in Partnership with Bitpanda

by Александр Пирогов | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog News

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, the largest federal bank in Germany, is set to launch cryptocurrency custody services in collaboration with Bitpanda in the second half of 2024. The move comes in response to increasing demand from corporate clients for digital asset...

Norway Introduces Legislation to Regulate Data Centers and BTC Miners

by Александр Пирогов | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog News

Norway is set to implement new legislation aimed at regulating data centers nationwide and overseeing the activities of Bitcoin miners. The law mandates registration of all data centers with authorities and requires detailed information on services and ownership...

Buenos Aires Accuses Worldcoin of Violating Consumer Laws

by Александр Пирогов | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog News

The provincial government of Buenos Aires has formally accused Worldcoin of violating consumer laws through “abusive clauses” in its user agreement. The allegations include interruptions of services without offering repair or reimbursement, as well as the...

UK to Introduce New Regulatory Frameworks for Cryptocurrencies

by Александр Пирогов | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog News

The United Kingdom is set to introduce new legislation covering stablecoins and various crypto activities, including staking, trading, and custody, expected to be implemented by June or July 2024. This marks a significant milestone as it brings digital assets under...

Former Ethereum Advisor Steven Nerayoff Files Lawsuit Alleging Fraudulent Scheme

by Александр Пирогов | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog News

Steven Nerayoff, a former advisor to Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against Michael Hlady and Marianna Shooshani in the Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County, alleging a fraudulent scheme resulting in substantial financial loss. The lawsuit accuses Hlady and...