89% still trust centralized custodians despite 2022’s collapses: Survey

    A January survey from Paxos found that 89% of respondents still trusted “intermediaries” to hold their crypto, despite the collapses and bankruptcies in 2022. American crypto users haven’t lost their trust in “intermediaries” to hold their crypto, with a January survey from Paxos suggesting a majority of United States crypto hodlers still trust banks, exchanges and mobile…

    U.S. lawmakers argue SEC accounting policy places crypto customers at risk

    While the bulletin was intended to provide clarity regarding the accounting treatment for digital assets, it has been criticized by both lawmakers and regulators. Two United States lawmakers have criticized crypto accounting guidelines outlined by the securities regulator, arguing it places crypto customers at greater risk of loss. The guidelines came from the United States…

    FSB, IMF and BIS papers to set global crypto framework, says G20

    A series of recommendations and papers setting standards for a global crypto regulatory framework will be released by the institutions in July and September. The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will deliver papers and recommendations establishing standards for a global crypto regulatory framework, the…

    Keep an eye out for major company NFT trademark filings this year

    NFT trademark filings by companies aren’t just a marketing stunt. According to a trademark lawyer, they have to use what’s in the application. Crypto proponents would be wise to keep their eyes on nonfungible token (NFT) and metaverse trademark applications this year, which are “reliable signals” of future-use plans. Speaking to Cointelegraph, intellectual property lawyer…

    White House science office calls for comments on its digital asset research agenda

    The office’s request for information is the latest piece in the massive research agenda in President Biden’s executive order on digital asset development. The administration of United States President Joe Biden is continuing to deveits National Digital Assets Research and Development Agenda. In a request for information (RFI) dated Jan. 26 and previewed by the Federal Register,…

    ‘Wall of worry’ led to digital wallets, blockchain tech ignored: Cathie Wood

    Market uncertainty calls for an opportunity to take advantage of disruptive innovation which has historically “gained share during turbulent times,” says ARK Invest CEO. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes that digital wallets and blockchain tech were among “game-changing innovations” that the equity markets largely ignored in 2022. In a Jan. 12 blog post on…