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Global Finance Watchdog Says $133B Stablecoin Sector Remains Niche

The Financial Stability Board, a G20 entity that provides recommendations for the global financial system, found stablecoins are not being used at any significant scale for payments at present.

By Sandali Handagama

Oct 13, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. UTC

Oct 13, 2021

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China

China's Xi Asks G20 Countries to Be ‘Open and Accommodating’ to CBDCs

In a wide-ranging speech, Xi said the G20 “needs to discuss developing standards and principles for central bank digital currencies.”

By Nate DiCamillo

Nov 21, 2020 at 8:16 p.m. UTC

Nov 21, 2020

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Blockchain technology

Saudi Arabia Pitches Blockchain-Based Business Passport to Boost Trade Finance

The passport would help businesses cut through redundant red tape and flourish across borders, Saudis said.

By Danny Nelson

Sep 3, 2020 at 4:26 p.m. UTC

Sep 3, 2020

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Libra

G20 Watchdog Warns Nations to Mitigate Risks Posed by Libra-Like Stablecoins

National regulators need to be prepared for the unique risks posed by global stablecoins, the Financial Stability Board says.

By Paddy Baker

Apr 14, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2020

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Regulation

Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Global Regulators

We need to solve the communication problem between crypto projects and regulators to build a healthy ecosystem, writes Shin’ichiro Matsuo.

By Shin'ichiro Matsuo

Jun 30, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 30, 2019

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Kyc

All Global Crypto Exchanges Must Now Share Customer Data, FATF Rules

The Financial Action Task Force has officially ruled that crypto firms worldwide must share client data with each other.

By Anna Baydakova Nikhilesh De

Jun 21, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 21, 2019

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Blockchain

Regulators Debate Cryptocurrency Legislation Ahead of G20 Summit

The new rules for crypto businesses will be released in June 21 but many regulators are already worried about the repercussions.

By Diana Aguilar

Jun 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. UTC

Jun 19, 2019

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Japan

G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto

The G20 has reaffirmed it will apply standards to counter money laundering and terrorism funding, soon to be finalized by the Financial Action Task Force.

By Daniel Palmer

Jun 10, 2019 at 9:25 a.m. UTC

Jun 10, 2019

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