Prominent cryptos losing their pegs is a wake up call to investors, regulators
The firm will pay a US$5.5-million penalty but did not admit or deny the SEC's findings
Many central bank digital currencies are likely to be issued in the "medium" term, BIS reports
Limited size and liquidity of crypto market hampers its utility for sanctions evasion
High-profile hires have helped to erode some of the stigma around the space
Only 17% of Canadians said they're likely to invest in cryptoassets as a short-term investment
The regulator added 20 staffers to its crypto enforcement team
FINTRAC says platforms must register, comply with anti-money laundering regulations
Cyberattacks, cryptoassets and housing are among the other critical issues addressed
The bank's research found that half of Bitcoin owners suffer from volatility, hacks and scams