G20

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.”

News  ·  21 November 2020

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 September 2020
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 April 2020
Governance

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.

Markets  ·  30 June 2019
FATF

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.

Markets  ·  21 June 2019
Cryptocurrency

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2019
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.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 June 2019
Japan

Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit

Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2019
Regulation

G20 Leaders Pledge Crypto-Asset Regulation After Buenos Aires Meeting

G20 leaders declared that they would regulate crypto to mitigate financial crimes in a statement after this weekend's summit.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 December 2018
Regulation

G20 Crypto Regulations Could Unleash Real Blockchain Change

Increased regulation, as long as it is done with industry cooperation and the aim of de-risking the broader market, will hasten blockchain adoption.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 August 2018
Cryptocurrency

G20 Eyes October Deadline for Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Standard

G20 member countries are looking at an October deadline for reviewing and implementing a global AML standard on cryptocurrency assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2018
Regulation

G20 Watchdog Releases Framework for ‘Vigilant’ Crypto Monitoring

The global Financial Stability Board has published its expected framework for monitoring risk in the cryptocurrency markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2018
Regulation

Money-Laundering Task Force Wants Binding Rules for Crypto Exchanges

The Financial Action Task Force reportedly aims to develop compulsory rules for the world's cryptocurrency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2018
Regulation

A G20 Crypto Policy? Let’s Hope It’s a Pipe Dream

The world's economic leaders are seeking a globally coordinated policy on cryptocurrencies. This could take a while. But that may be just as well.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July

Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018