Bitvavo Receives Regulatory Approval to Expand Services to French Users

Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo has received regulatory approval from France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to operate as a digital asset service provider. This allows Bitvavo to extend its services to French users. The approval comes after Bitvavo secured regulatory clearance to offer its services in Austria and expanded into Italy in 2022. CEO Mark […]

Bitvavo Expands Services to France as French Investors Embrace Cryptocurrencies

Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo has successfully registered as a digital asset service provider with France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), allowing it to expand its services to French users. This move comes shortly after Bitvavo received regulatory approval to operate in Austria and expanded its offering to Italy. The exchange has also filed registration applications […]

CEO of Robotaxi Firm Cruise Resigns After Accident Involving Pedestrian

German energy company Siemens Energy has announced a record profit of 8.5 billion euros after taxes, nearly double the previous year’s figure. This impressive result is attributed to the absence of setbacks experienced in the previous fiscal year, such as the impact of the Ukraine conflict and a write-down on the former subsidiary Siemens Energy. […]

Singapore’s Central Bank Implements Measures to Curb Speculation in Cryptocurrency Investments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced measures to discourage speculation in cryptocurrency investments. In response to feedback on its proposed Digital Payment Token (DPT) regulations, MAS has outlined five ways that DPT service providers can help retail clients avoid price speculation. These measures include assessing customer risk awareness, avoiding incentives for cryptocurrency trading, […]

Confusion Surrounds Australian Tax Regulator’s Guidance on Capital Gains Tax for DeFi Transactions

Australia’s tax regulator, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), has issued new guidance on the taxation of decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions. However, the guidance has left DeFi users confused and uncertain about their tax obligations. The ATO has failed to provide clear answers to questions regarding specific transactions, such as staking Ether on Lido or transferring […]

Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance and CEO Accused of Serious Criminal Violations

In a scathing critique, former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark has accused cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), of alleged criminal violations. Stark’s comments highlight the serious nature of these alleged violations and dismiss attempts by what he refers to as the “Big Crypto Cartel” to downplay […]

South Korea Launches CBDC Pilot Test with 100,000 Participants

Crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi Global) has experienced its fourth hack in just two months, resulting in a loss of $13.6 million from a hot wallet breach on November 22. The exchange has assured users that they will be fully compensated for their losses and that their funds are secure. This incident follows an $86.6 […]