SiBAN Nigeria and Global DCA sign MoU on Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Education, Policy, and Regulation
SiBAN and Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association (Global DAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for international collaboration on blockchain & cryptocurrency education, policy, and regulation. Committed to not only securing the blockchain and cryptocurrency space but also securing the future through the power of the blockchain today, SiBAN operates to promote blockchain education and adoption in Nigeria; self-regulate the blockchain space for consumer protection and investor confidence in the country; and champion blockchain advocacy, regulations, and reforms towards ensuring that both private and public sectors. By virtue of the MoU between SiBAN and Global DCA, SiBAN and Global DCA will: engage in dialogue on key issues relevant to Nigeria on the subject of cryptoassets, cryptotrading, decentralized finance, and other related subjects of interest; develop joint activities, including conferences, webinars, speaker opportunities, research, and/or policy roundtable discussions; and seek to coordinate and harmonize policy responses where there is a significant policy issue of relevance either internationally /regionally /nationally.
Why the Crypto World Needs to Pay Attention to the Recent Crypto Ban in Nigeria
When the Nigerian Central Bank halted trading in cryptocurrencies earlier this year, its impact was felt beyond the African nation's borders, write Gabriella Kusz, Board of Directors, Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association, and Senator Ihenyen, President, Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN). In this article, Ms. Kusz and Mr. Ihenyen offer their analysis on the Nigeria situation, its cross-border implications and why a cryptocurrency market is good for the country. To read more, please click HERE: https://tabbforum.com/opinions/why-the-crypto-world-needs-to-pay-attention-to-the-recent-crypto-ban-in-nigeria/
Gamestop & Reimagining Regulation in the Digital Era
Traditional Markets vs New Markets, Centralization vs Decentralization. These are some of the issues that came to light with the GameStop situation, according Gabriella Kusz, Board Member of the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association. In this article, Ms. Kusz says more GameStop-type situations can be expected in the future, suggesting that as markets evolve, regulation will need to adapt, as well, and a new regulatory mindset will need to take hold. Read the Full Article Here: https://tabbforum.com/opinions/gamestop-reimagining-regulation-in-the-digital-era/
Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association (Global DCA) Officially Launches
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The emergence of digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and their underlying blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the global monetary system. To better facilitate this transformation, the current regulatory environment must be enhanced to provide all participants with unambiguous regulations that provide accountability, integrity and transparency to prevent malicious behavior that can develop in rapidly evolving market segments. The Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association (Global DCA) was established to guide the evolution of this new technology within a regulatory framework designed to build public trust, foster market integrity and maximize economic opportunity for all participants. By devising standards and consensus-based solutions, the Global DCA will address the major challenges facing the digital asset and cryptocurrency industry. “daily, we see headlines reflecting a great struggle for the legitimacy of this new asset class within a lightning-fast, rapidly changing environment. A healthy robust industry needs structure, standards and an efficient regulatory framework to thrive.” Tweet this Matt Lisle, Chairman of the Global DCA and General Counsel for DrawBridge Lending, LLC notes that “daily, we see headlines reflecting a great struggle for the legitimacy of this new asset class within a lightning-fast, rapidly changing environment. A healthy robust industry needs structure, standards and an efficient regulatory framework to thrive.” Renata Szkoda, Treasurer of the Global DCA and CFO of Blue Fire Capital agrees and notes that “blockchain technology is groundbreaking and represents in so many ways a ‘reset’ within the world of traditional finance, banking and financial investment. The development of an unambiguous and suitable regulatory framework...
Who will regulate bitcoin and other digital currencies?
Who will regulate bitcoin and other digital currencies? A Chicago coalition is jostling with two New York groups to set the rules for the cryptocurrency market. At stake are billions in digital assets. Read the rest of the article here: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/who-will-regulate-bitcoin-and-other-digital-currencies
