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Feb 24
Stablecoin issuer Circle launches business accounts for USDC transactions

More businesses are expressing interest in accepting cryptocurrency payments and holding digital assets in their strategic reserves. 2122 Total views 43 Total shares USD Coin (USDC) operator Circle has launched a new account service aimed at helping businesses transact in cryptocurrencies — potentially opening the door to wider mainstream adoption of digital assets.  The new […]

Feb 24
Wendy's raises dividend by 4%

Wendy’s Co. WEN, -1.65% said late Wednesday its board of directors has authorized an increase of about 4% in the company’s quarterly dividend to 12.5 cents from 12 cents. The increase is effective with the next quarterly dividend payment on March 15 to shareholders of record as of March 7. “Our strong liquidity position, along […]

Feb 24
CFTC Orders North Carolina Man and His Company to Pay $2.6 Million for Fraudulent Solicitation, Pool Fraud, and Failure to Register

Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order simultaneously filing and settling charges against Richard D. Neal of North Carolina and his company Golden Signals LLC, a formerly registered North Carolina limited liability company, for engaging in fraud while acting as a commodity trading advisor (CTA) and commodity pool operator (CPO), for […]

Feb 23
EU members reportedly plan for AML watchdog to oversee crypto firms by 2024

“It is key that the scope of the new EU authority explicitly includes crypto-assets,” said Luis Garicano, a member of the European Parliament. 712 Total views 6 Total shares The European Commission, in coordination with other authorities, reportedly plans to have its financial watchdog group potentially oversee illicit transactions at crypto firms. According to a […]

Feb 23
Allbirds stock falls after lower Q1 revenue guidance

Shares of Allbirds Inc. birds fell around 4% in the extended session Wednesday after the footwear and apparel maker beat fourth-quarter expectations but called for slightly lower sales in the current quarter. Allbirds said it lost $10.4 million, or 9 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with a loss of $9.4 million, or 18 […]

Feb 23
Cryptocurrencies: new rules for certain service providers

As from 1 May 2022, the activities of certain virtual currency service providers in Belgium will be regulated. These service providers will have to meet a series of conditions, including ones relating to their professional integrity and compliance with the anti-money laundering legislation. This press release is not available in English. Please consult the French or Dutch site. Source: […]