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Where South Korea’s Democratic Party and People Power Party Stand on Crypto Policies
10.4.2024
South Korea’s elections take place today and the outcome of who comes out tops will play a crucial role in influencing the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.
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Beba and Defi Education Fund Sue the SEC Over Its Airdrop Policies
26.3.2024
Texas apparel company Beba and the Defi Education Fund (DEF) have announced a legal complaint against the U.S. SEC. They allege that the SEC has violated Administrative Procedure Act procedures by adopting an encompassing crypto policy without an official rulemaking process. Additionally,...
Impact of China’s economic policies on US Dollar and global liquidity
12.3.2024
USD has always been considered the most reliable, safe, and stable currency of all time, and its role in global trade has made it the backbone of the global financial system. Besides, it has been the most widely used currency in foreign exchange transactions, international debt securities...
Nigeria’s Financial Watchdog Summons Binance CEO Over Crime Concerns
4.3.2024
New Binance CEO Richard Teng must appear before Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes to answer questions about his company’s lax KYC and AML policies, which may have played a part in terrorism financing and money laundering. Committee Chairman Ginger Onwusibe...
Cheap Energy Cost Fuels Chinese Bitcoin Miners Migration to Ethiopia
12.2.2024
Ethiopia has become a lucrative destination for Bitcoin miners with lower energy costs and friendly government policies driving the move. According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin miners from China and other countries are setting up shop in the East African country followed by energy deals with electricity...
South Korean Regulator Plans to Discuss Crypto Rules With US SEC Chair Gary Gensler
7.2.2024
South Korea’s financial watchdog chief is planning to visit the U.S. to discuss crypto regulation with the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, with a focus on the SEC’s recent decision to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)....
Lawmaker: Lack of Russian Crypto Regulations ‘Undermines Moscow’s Anti-Sanctions Policies’
6.2.2024
A leading politician thinks insufficient Russian crypto regulation is “undermining the government’s efforts to counter” Western economic sanctions. The media outlet RBC quoted Andrei Lugovoy, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma’s Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, as calling Russian...
Victoria VR Aims to Be the First Crypto-Related App for Apple’s Vision Pro
5.2.2024
Victoria VR is slated to become the inaugural crypto-related application for the Apple Vision Pro. With a focus on active user engagement and a blockchain-based economy, the game will have to navigate the challenges posed by App Store policies as it relates to applications involving crypto....
Bitcoin Pioneer Nayib Bukele Reelected in El Salvador by a Landslide
5.2.2024
President Nayib Bukele, a pioneer in introducing the law that made bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador, has been reelected as president of the country in the ballot completed on Sunday. The Latam leader, who will reportedly continue implementing bitcoin-related policies, won by a landslide, scoring...
Bitcoin Heads Towards Fifth Consecutive Monthly Gain, Longest Winning Streak Since Pandemic
30.1.2024
Bitcoin is poised to achieve its fifth consecutive monthly gain, marking its longest winning streak since the pandemic-induced rally fueled by accommodative monetary policies. In January, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced notable price swings, driven by the introduction of the first US spot Bitcoin...
Googles Updates Advertising Policy for Crypto, Allows ETF Ads
30.1.2024
Google has finally executed an advertising policy update announced in December, allowing some cryptocurrency finance products, like the recently approved bitcoin ETFs, to include sponsored links on its platforms. Consequently, some bitcoin ETF issuers, like Vaneck and Blackrock, are already posting...
Japanese Lawmakers Want To Carve Out New Web3 Policies: CoinDesk Japan
24.1.2024
"We would like to grasp the current situation in areas other than decentralized autonomous organizations and identify new important points for policy," Congressman Hideto Kawasaki said
China Proposes Digital Yuan’s Accelerated Adoption in Beijing and Shanghai
23.1.2024
China authorities have proposed new policies to accelerate the adoption of digital yuan in designated districts in Beijing and Shanghai. According to Xinhua, China State Council’s General Office has announced a comprehensive reform initiative for Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, scheduled to...
Skybridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci States Biden’s Anti Crypto Policies Will Cost Him the Election
11.1.2024
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, a private global investment firm, believes that the anti-crypto policies brought by the Biden administration might affect the outcome of the upcoming elections. He states that 52 million Americans, representing 20% of the voting population...
Argentina’s President Javier Milei Sends Omnibus Bill to Congress, Seeking Legislative Powers
29.12.2023
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has sent a massive new bill to Congress to adopt a scheme of regulations to advance his goal of modernizing the Argentine state. If approved, the bill would allow Milei to legislate by executive order on certain emergency areas and privatize state companies...
Hong Kong-Based Value Partners Plans to Tokenize 3 Tons of Gold and Roll Out Cryptocurrency ETFs
28.12.2023
Source: iStock/Onfokus Value Partners, a Hong Kong-based company says it has plans to tokenize gold assets and also make an entry to the much anticipated Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market. According to a report from local media sources, Zhao Shande, a senior strategist of the firm’s ETF business...
Epic Games Store Changes Policies to Allow Blockchain Games in Its Platform Again
25.12.2023
The Epic Games Store, the digital distribution storefront owned by Epic Games, has made changes that will allow some blockchain games to be listed on its platform again. Epic Games has announced that it will now admit games rated as “Adults Only” due to having non-fungible tokens (NFT)...
People’s Bank of China Stresses on Global Regulation for Crypto and DeFi Markets
22.12.2023
Source: Eagle/Adobe China’s central bank has called on global financial authorities to regulate the digital asset and decentralized finance (DeFi) markets in its recent financial stability report. The People’s Bank of China released a report on Dec 22 highlighting a regulatory pathway for local...
Argentina’s President Javier Milei Issues Major Deregulation Measures via Executive Order
22.12.2023
Javier Milei, president of Argentina, has issued an emergency executive order repealing a series of laws to prepare the state for upcoming privatization and modernization moves. The executive order, which has 366 articles, touches on major aspects of Argentine life, including rents, job regulation...
Digital Asset Executives Raise $78 Million to Support Pro-Crypto and Responsible Regulations in 2024
18.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Fairshakes has raised $78 million to fund pro-crypto legislators and support leaders who support blockchain innovation in the United States. A Dec 18 press release states the firm’s commitment to drive developments and positive policies around the industry after...