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Coinbase campaign for sensible crypto policies hits coffee cans to 'wake up' regulators
28.9.2023
Coinbase and a group of crypto entrepreneurs went to Washington D.C. to convince lawmakers to provide regulatory clarity for the industry
Former White House official will lead Ripple's policy and government arm
26.9.2023
Ripple's newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom, and Lyft following six years in government
New York Shrinks List of Pre-Approved Crypto — DOGE, XRP Among Coins Removed
20.9.2023
New York’s financial regulator has significantly reduced the number of pre-approved cryptocurrencies that licensed crypto trading platforms can list. XRP, dogecoin, litecoin, and ethereum classic are among the coins removed from the Greenlist. The regulator also proposed new crypto guidance...
Hong Kong’s Friendly Crypto Policies ‘Very Stable,’ Legislator Assures Vitalik Buterin
18.9.2023
A Hong Kong Legislative Council member has assured Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that the friendly cryptocurrency policies in Hong Kong are “very stable.” In response to Buterin’s comments expressing his unfamiliarity with Hong Kong and its “complicated...
Ripple CEO Advises Crypto Startups to Avoid US, Suggests Jurisdictions with Smart Policies
13.9.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has described the United States as a bad destination for crypto startups due to the country’s uncertain policies around digital assets.
Speaking at a panel at Token 2049 in Singapore, he stated that the United States is the worst place to start up a crypto-based firm...
India to Finalize Crypto Stance in Coming Months, Economic Affairs Secretary Says
12.9.2023
India’s economic affairs secretary says the Indian government will decide on the country’s crypto position “in the coming months.” He explained that the government will consider all the recommendations presented at the G20 summit regarding crypto regulation “very carefully...
Google launches Digital Futures Project with $20M in grants to support ‘responsible AI’
11.9.2023
The launch comes ahead of a series of AI forums to be hosted by U.S. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer
IMF and FSB Release ‘Policies for Crypto Assets’ at G20 Request
9.9.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have published their synthesis paper titled “Policies for Crypto Assets,” which was developed at the request of the Indian G20 Presidency. The global organizations “have set out a roadmap to ensure effective...
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
8.9.2023
The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm
Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations
28.8.2023
Google and other major platforms on the web will need to update their service policies in order to comply with EU standards in its Digital Services Act by Aug. 28
South African Official: Common Currency Requires Central Bank, Threatens Monetary Policy Independence
26.8.2023
South Africa’s minister of finance has explained why he believes that no country is ready for a common currency, including a unified BRICS currency. “Setting up a common currency presupposes setting up a central bank, and that presupposes losing independence on monetary policies, and I don’t think...
Economist Peter Schiff Says Fed Policies Significantly Harm Economy — Warns of More Inflation
23.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve has gotten its policies wrong for 20 years, which has “significantly harmed the economy and made dire consequences inevitable.” Emphasizing that the Fed cannot win its fight against inflation, he stressed: “The markets...
US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval
15.8.2023
Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May
Nigerian Currency Plunges to New Low, Central Bank Says the Naira Is Undervalued
11.8.2023
The Nigerian currency continued its slide versus the greenback when it fell to a new all-time low of NGN950 per dollar. Folashodun Shonubi, the acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, insists that the naira is currently undervalued. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said...
US Representatives Bilirakis and Schakowsky Inquire About Apple’s Policies on Blockchain and NFTs
30.7.2023
Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Jan Schakowsky, part of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, have sent a letter to Apple requiring information and documents regarding Apple’s iOS Appstore policies on blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and distributed ledger...
Lawmakers probe Apple's App Store policies on blockchain, NFTs
29.7.2023
Their letter aimed to explore whether these guidelines might inadvertently hinder the progress and growth of cutting-edge innovations
White House Says US Policy Allows Partners to Seek BRICS Membership
27.7.2023
The White House has affirmed that U.S. policy does not ask partners to choose between the U.S. and other countries, including the BRICS nations. “The U.S. does not want to limit countries’ partnership with other countries,” said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. More than 40 countries have...
Japan Signals More Web3 Promotion Policies Are To Come
25.7.2023
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country plans to improve the environment for Web3 when it comes to using tokens and revitalize the content industry
Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal
12.7.2023
The group raised concerns over Prometheum's changing position on crypto regulatory clarity and under what circumstances the firm obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license
Apple vs. Zapple Pay: Bitcoin Tipping on Damus App Challenges App Store Policies
11.7.2023
In June, Apple (AAPL) threatened to remove the Bitcoin-friendly social media app, Damus from its App Store, which led to the rise of Zapple Pay. The reason behind this threat is Damus' feature that allows users to tip each other with bitcoin (BTC) on the app, which Apple considers equivalent...