Crypto Assets
Panamanian Congressman Presents Bill to Regulate Crypto
Gabriel Silva drafted legislation proposing the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment for civil and commercial operations.

Crypto Coin Listings Exploded in 2021
Data aggregators have listed more than 2,000 new crypto assets in the first half of 2021.

German Crypto Startups Welcome $415B 'Spezialfonds' Law, Even if the Impact Is Small So Far
A new German law allows for $415 billion in new crypto investment. But, given the conservative nature of "spezialfonds," the money might take time to arrive.

CoinShares Earnings Surge in First Half
Comprehensive income, a profit measure that includes the change in the value of digital assets, climbed more than fivefold.

EU Policymakers Propose Tighter Regulation of Crypto Transfers
The European Commission made the proposal to help crack down on flows of illicit money.

Nickel Digital Rotates Flagship Arbitrage-Strategy Fund Largely Out of Crypto Into Cash: Report
The May sell-off in crypto has seen a number of leveraged positions held by investors with losses.

German Law Allowing $415B Investment Into Crypto Takes Effect
The law allows "special funds" to invest up to 20% of their assets in crypto.

Indian Investments in Crypto Have Exploded: Report
Crypto investments in the country have surged to $6.6 billion from $923 million a year ago.

Bipartisan Crypto Bills Pass US House of Representatives – Again
The Blockchain Innovation Act and parts of the Digital Taxonomy Act were included in the broader Consumer Safety Technology Act.

South African Banks Block Crypto Trading on International Exchanges: Report
Customers of Johannesburg-based bank Absa received an error message when attempting to buy crypto on Binance.
