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CFTC Adviser Chris Perkins Says U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Crypto
20.4.2023
Perkins, who is president of crypto VC CoinFund, published a set of 10 regulatory principles that form the basis of his advocacy role with the CFTC
De-Dollarization: China, Brazil Can Be Instrumental in Building Less Centralized World With No Hegemony, Says Lula’s Adviser
17.4.2023
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s chief adviser on foreign policy, Celso Amorim, says China and Brazil “are coming closer together” and they could play important roles in building a less centralized world with no hegemony. Commenting on de-dollarization, he stressed:...
Peru considering CBDC to improvement payment system: Former IMF adviser
5.4.2023
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru has released a report on the development of a central bank digital currency and promises more reports as its research continues
Former White House Senior Advisor David Plouffe Joins Alchemy Pay Advisory Board
21.3.2023
Serving as a committee member of Alchemy Pay’s management and advisory board, and as Global Strategic Adviser to support Alchemy Pay’s expansion and growth in global markets, contributing actively to strategy, compliance and government relations. Alchemy Pay, Singapore based pioneer...
It’s ‘Critical’ Crypto Innovation Stays in U.S., Former White House Adviser Says
20.3.2023
If crypto and financial developments move overseas, it could be a threat to U.S. national security, Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, said
SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
7.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of its principals, Kevin Kang. “The defendants disregarded the structure of the funds, commingled investor assets, and used more than $3.6 million to make...
Coinbase Acquires One River Digital to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto Assets
4.3.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired One River Digital Asset Management, an institutional digital asset manager and registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This acquisition allows Coinbase “to expand institutional access to digital...
Ex-Biden Adviser Said Administration Was Pushing for Digital Dollar
1.3.2023
A recent top economic advisor for President Joe Biden, Daleep Singh, told U.S. senators on Tuesday that the administration was in active pursuit of a digital dollar as a means to crowd out private cryptocurrencies that enable ransomware and sanctions violations
Biden to Name Fed Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard as Top Economic Adviser: Bloomberg
14.2.2023
Brainard has been leading the U.S Federal Reserve's work on a potential digital dollar and has been minding the store on crypto policy discussions until the central bank appoints its permanent vice chair for supervision
Chinese Economist Urges Government to Reconsider Crypto Ban — Warns of Missed Tech Opportunities
2.2.2023
An economics professor and former adviser to the People’s Bank of China has urged the Chinese government to reconsider its ban on cryptocurrencies. He warned that banning crypto activities could result in missed opportunities that are “very valuable” to regulated financial...
Boris Johnson’s brother steps down as Binance adviser amid concerns over the exchange: Report
19.12.2022
Lord Johnson of Marylebone reportedly took up a role on the U.K. advisory board of one of Binance's subsidiaries in September
Boris Johnson's Brother Quits as Binance Adviser
19.12.2022
Last week however, Reuters reported that Binance was being investigated for possible money laundering violations
Former White House Adviser: Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Is 'Balanced' but ‘Gaps’ Remain
8.12.2022
Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, discusses why the framework is “balanced” in mitigating risks but still has existing gaps
Robo-Adviser Betterment Launches Cryptocurrency Offering
12.10.2022
The company also suggests its customers to limit their crypto exposure to not more than 5% of their investable assets
Andrew Yang, an Ex-US Presidential Candidate, Joins Web3 Platform Pool Data as Adviser
5.10.2022
The data monetization platform is launching crypto-based market infrastructure, payments rails and consumer-ready app tools
Crypto Exchange Binance Hires Former Brazilian Central Bank President as Adviser
5.9.2022
Henrique Meirelles also served as economy minister between 2016 and 2018
Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Investor Electric Capital as Adviser: Report
24.8.2022
The news continues the trend of regulatory experts embracing the crypto industry
US Tech Bill Creates White House Blockchain Adviser Role
28.7.2022
Bipartisan legislation approved by Congress to help out computer-chip manufacturing will also establish a new digital assets expert to advise the president
Krugman Says He Was ‘Wrong About Inflation,’ Summers Talks Recession, Biden Criticized Over ‘Half-Truths and Fibs’
24.7.2022
In mid-June red hot inflation reared its ugly head in America once again, as the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicated that inflation in June rose at the fastest pace in over 40 years. U.S. president Joe Biden has been in office for 18 months...
Former Crypto Adviser Michael Barr Confirmed as Top US Financial Watchdog
13.7.2022
Michael Barr, a former Ripple adviser, is set to assume one of the most important U.S. regulatory roles after winning Senate confirmation to be vice chairman for supervision at the Federal Reserve