PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

27, the Swiss Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the further improvement of the framework conditions for DLT/blockchain, which is aimed at increasing legal certainty, removing barriers for applications based on DLT and reducing the risk of abuse. And during a meeting on Nov.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2018

In other separate, individual company news, and germane to the world of blockchain, the B2B payments firm known as PayStand said this week that it has integrated with accounting and bookkeeping software firm Xero , with a goal of optimized B2B payments.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 18, 2024

France is a global innovation leader and has a vibrant crypto community as showcased by the success of Paris Blockchain Week. By creating a standardised legal framework across the EU, MiCA not only increases the accountability of service providers but also fosters consumer confidence in using and investing in crypto-assets.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This legislation represents a significant shift in corporate accountability, aiming to strengthen the UKs legal framework against financial crime. Additionally, some firms are beginning to use blockchain and digital ledger technologies to enhance transparency and prevent financial fraud in supply chains and payment systems.

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Fintech Review

JULY 22, 2024

This funding will support Etherfuse in its mission to make global capital markets more efficient and accessible through blockchain technology. Etherfuse has undertaken extensive regulatory efforts in Mexico and aims to use this unique legal framework to establish itself as a leading global platform for compliant tokenized assets.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 14, 2024

However, the fundamental benefits brought about by blockchain technology, the digital assets that can be created thereby, and their application across a wide spectrum of use cases will grow and become of increasing importance in a much wider context.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The 500-page, $5,000 applications are an attempt to offer an unequivocal legal framework for businesses to exchange in bitcoin. New York State finds itself in the midst of a serious backlog of applications for its BitLicenses since they were first issued back in 2015. Currently, 15 applications are pending.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 6, 2024

The platform supports real-time, peer-to-peer transactions and foreign exchange operations, using the mBridge Ledger, a new blockchain infrastructure. The platform now includes a governance and legal framework, tailored to its decentralised nature, enabling real-value transactions and compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine.

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CoinRemitter

JUNE 30, 2024

Despite being built on the blockchain , many don’t know how DAOs function or their potential impact on different industries. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are an organizational structure that operates autonomously through smart contracts on the blockchain. Let’s understand what DAOs are.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The event featured notable figures such as OKX CEO Star Xu , Manchester City men’s first team manager Pep Guardiola , founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital Anthony Scaramucci , Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal , Stacks co-creator Muneeb Ali , and CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Center , Dr Marwan Al Zarouni.

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Neopay

JULY 18, 2024

Challenges for Financial Organizations: Cryptocurrency and blockchain were the most significant challenges for financial organizations in 2022, according to 21% of professionals. In contrast, emerging markets in Asia and Africa face significant challenges due to weaker regulatory frameworks and limited resources.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

To get a bit more granular, in an interpretive letter , the OCC said that regulated financial institutions (FIs) can participate in independent node verification networks (INVN for short – namely, a blockchain network). But those same payments mechanisms must be in compliance with various regulatory and legal frameworks.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By enforcing compliance with legal frameworks, regulation not only upholds the integrity of the financial system but also safeguards national security interests. The rapid evolution of technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biometrics introduces novel risks and complexities in the payment ecosystem.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In mid-2016, JPMorgan had only 123 positions open on its hiring website in sales and trading, but over 2,000 different job postings in tech, including blockchain research. JPMorgan, in a trendier approach, has recently embraced blockchain technology. As of October 2020, JPMorgan had more than 4,000 open technology positions.

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Fintech News

MARCH 4, 2025

Vietnams Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Vietnam to prepare a legal framework for managing cryptos, with a draft policy expected this month, VnExpress reports. according to the Vietnam Blockchain Association.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The MoF’s primary concern stems from Vietnam’s lack of a legal framework for digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Data from the Vietnam Blockchain Association shows Vietnam ranked among the top three globally for digital asset ownership (21% of the population) between 2021 and 2022.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2025

Vietnam is the latest country to solidify its interest in implementing blockchain technology safely as the country’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Both parties explored how Vietnam could establish a legal framework for crypto assets.

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Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

Government-led regulation in Japan Similarly, Japan has taken a government-driven approach to stablecoin regulation, providing a clear legal framework that distinguishes stablecoins from other crypto assets. This makes XSGD one of the worlds largest non-USD stablecoins.

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