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SEC crackdown on crypto staking in the US could boost decentralization
2.5.2023
Recent regulatory actions have crypto staking providers in the United States on edge
Utah DAO Act: How the law was made and what it means for decentralized business
27.4.2023
How the Utah DAO Act went from an idea to a piece of legislation — and the challenges along the way
EU data watchdog warns of ‘hell on Earth’ scenario for US AI companies
25.4.2023
Europe's Data Protection Supervisor predicts trouble abroad and at home for U.S. AI companies that run afoul of GDPR
Draft bill suggests separating legislation on payment stablecoins and digital asset markets
24.4.2023
The draft bill no longer included aspects of an earlier version that included legislation of custodial service providers and algorithmic stablecoins, as well as a CBDC study
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says US Government Will Take ‘Any Steps Necessary’ to Preserve Its Financial Dominance
22.4.2023
According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the United States government is prepared to take the steps necessary to ensure its financial system remains the world’s strongest and safest. Yellen said that the U.S. government will not hesitate to punish Chinese companies that violate...
US government plans to sell 41K Bitcoin connected to Silk Road
31.3.2023
On March 14, 2023, the government sold 9,861 BTC for $215.7 million, according to court documents filed on March 31
Crypto reform coming to US in 2023, says former White House chief of staff
23.3.2023
SVB’s epic failure occurred “at a bank that happened to deal with crypto customers” but “was not a crypto-induced problem,” said Mick Mulvaney
SEC promotes self-custody and DeFi staking
23.3.2023
By taking control of one's own digital assets and private keys, individuals and institutions can ensure the security and flexibility of their assets
SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?
17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be focused on custodial staking programs today, but does it also have proof-of-stake blockchain networks in its sights?
Crypto Council for Innovation GC to testify at US Senate 'crypto crash' hearing
8.2.2023
Linda Jeng will appear as a witness alongside law professor Yesha Yadav and Duke Financial Economics Center policy director Lee Reiners
CFTC head looks to new Congress for action on crypto regulation
3.2.2023
"I will continue to engage and provide technical assistance to draft legislation, as requested,” said Rostin Behnam
US House Republicans plan to establish crypto-focused subcommittee: Report
12.1.2023
Representatives French Hill and Warren Davidson will reportedly be the chair and vice chair of the subcommittee, respectively, focused on issues related to crypto
Gensler’s approach toward crypto appears skewed as criticisms mount
10.12.2022
While the SEC chairman has promised to make crypto safer for everyone, the recent slew of company collapses seems to suggest otherwise
Breaking down FTX’s bankruptcy: How it differs from other Chapter 11 cases
17.11.2022
The FTX bankruptcy has left creditors, investors and industry experts questioning what will happen next — Here is what we can expect
President Biden announces pick for FDIC chair
14.11.2022
Martin Gruenberg was FDIC acting chair while the agency issued cease and desist orders to crypto firms and suggested that payment stablecoins merited further consideration
OCC makes its staff available for fintech-related discussions
4.11.2022
The announcement of one-on-one discussions with the OCC followed the department saying it planned to establish an Office of Financial Technology starting in 2023
Chinese agents used Bitcoin transactions through Wasabi to allegedly bribe US government employee
25.10.2022
According to an analysis by crypto risk management firm Elliptic, two Chinese intelligence agents used Wasabi Wallet to conceal BTC transactions allegedly used for bribes
US Treasury recommends lawmakers decide which regulators will oversee crypto spot market
3.10.2022
“The report recommends the passage of legislation in providing a rulemaking authority for federal financial regulators over this market,” said economist Jonathan Rose
ETH Merge Forks, Quantum Computing, Biden Draining Oil Reserves, DOJ Targets Criminal Crypto Use — Week in Review
25.9.2022
With the Ethereum Merge event now successfully completed, new proof-of-work (PoW) forks have emerged to vie for miner acceptance. This, as the United States government, has warned that the post-quantum world is getting closer, and vulnerable cryptography will need to be protected. Amidst red...
California Gov. Newsom vetoes crypto licensing and regulatory framework
25.9.2022
Opposing Assembly Bill 2269, Newsom recommended a “more flexible approach” that would evolve over time while considering the safety of consumers and related costs