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MiCA crypto regulation passed by EU Parliament
The European Parliament has signed off on the MiCA regulation, an ambitious and forward thinking law that will give the...
MiCA and the future of cryptocurrency – An economists view
In October 2022, the European Union finalised the text of its regulatory framework called Markets in Crypto-Assets or MiCA. The final vote on the...
Crypto crackdown continues – Binance in US regulators sights
As the US tries to find its feet after waves of criticism over its handling of the current bank crises,...
Silicon Valley Bank contagion poses little risk to European banks
As the contagion from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank rips through the markets, European countries...
Silvergate Bank winds up and heads for insolvency
On the 3rd of March Payments Cards & Mobile reported on the dangers of banks betting big on the cryto...
Silvergate: Beware banks that bet big on crypto
Silvergate, the small time US lender that bet big on crypto, has announced huge losses and may have to wind...
IMF sets out framework for effective policies on crypto assets
In early February, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed a board paper on Elements of Effective...
Why traditional payment companies and e-commerce platforms are integrating crypto
Currently, traditional methods, such as cash, bank transfers and payment cards, dominate the payment landscape; however, crypto payments are gaining...