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Planning for Inevitable Regulatory Change
16.10.2024
With election day approaching in the U.S., the regulatory environment for digital assets continues to be shrouded in uncertainty. No matter the outcome, investors should brace for regulatory changes in 2025, says Beth Haddock
Ripple Swell: NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris speaks on crypto regulation
16.10.2024
The eighth edition of Ripple’s Swell Conference began in Miami, Florida, today. The event spearheads the gathering of…
EU markets watchdog recommends amending MiCA regulations
16.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives
EU markets watchdog urges amendments to MiCA crypto regulations
16.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives
NYDFS chief’s advice for crypto firms: ‘Never surprise your regulator’
15.10.2024
Adrienne Harris, the head of the New York State Department of Financial Services, has been called the most powerful crypto regulator in the United States.
Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Curtis Bashaw
15.10.2024
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain
Coinbase Battles SEC Over Delayed Crypto Regulation Documents
15.10.2024
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., filed a motion in a District of Columbia…
EU’s MiCA bill set to shape global stablecoin regulations — Binance
15.10.2024
While MiCA is seen as a net positive for stablecoin regulation, it introduces consolidation concerns, especially among small crypto firms
Trump leads Harris, but POTUS won’t matter for Bitcoin: BlackRock’s Fink
15.10.2024
As Trump extends his lead over Harris in the prediction markets, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said it doesn’t matter to Bitcoin who occupies the White House
South Korea to Form Committee to Review Spot Crypto ETF Plans
15.10.2024
South Korea is forming a 15-member public-private committee to address issues in the virtual asset market and explore cryptocurrency legislation. The committee will include government officials and representatives from the legal profession, academia, and the virtual asset industry. One of its...
Regulation by enforcement leads to ‘exodus’ of talent — RAK DAO exec
15.10.2024
RAK DAO chief commercial officer Luc Froehlich told Cointelegraph that while regulations need clarity, a regulation-by-enforcement approach drives talent away.
US Senator Sounds Alarm on 3 Major Crypto Threats — Could Digital Assets Be in Danger?
15.10.2024
Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He warned these could...
World Liberty Financial Adds 100K Investors to Whitelist, Eyes $1.5B Valuation Post-Raise
14.10.2024
On Monday, the team behind the decentralized finance (defi) project World Liberty Financial (WLF), backed by the Trump family, announced that over 100,000 accredited U.S. investors have been added to the whitelist. During the X Spaces event, WLF founders Zachary Folkman and Chase Herro shared that...
AI risks financial stability, warns Indian central bank governor
14.10.2024
India’s central bank governor has warned of financial risks linked to AI dominance in finance, echoing concerns from global financial authorities
UAE stablecoin issuer gets nod from central bank
14.10.2024
With Tether waiting in the wings, AED Stablecoin becomes the front-runner to launch the United Arab Emirates’ first regulated dirham-pegged token
Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority
14.10.2024
Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court ruling that XRP is not a security and overstepping its legal bounds. His remarks came after Bitnomial Exchange filed a lawsuit against the SEC, disputing...
Regulation Brings Clarity to Web3 Market, Developers, and Companies, Says Ava Labs CBO
13.10.2024
The Web3 industry has yet to fully enter the mainstream, according to John Nahas, chief business officer (CBO) of Ava Labs. He argues that general-purpose Layer 1 blockchains, whose primary focus is marketing their tokens, dominate the space and lack sufficient innovation. This, Nahas contends...
Elizabeth Warren vs. Innovation: It’s Time for Massachusetts to Choose
13.10.2024
Elizabeth Warren has been a major political figure in Massachusetts for over a decade. While she’s known for championing consumer protection and taking on big banks, her stance on modern financial innovation—particularly her aggressive opposition to cryptocurrency—shows that...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
12.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the SEC’s reliance on enforcement without clear guidance. He criticized the lack of regulatory clarity, which has led...
Blockchain Expert: Clearer Regulations Can Boost AI and Web3 Adoption
12.10.2024
Artificial Intelligence and Web3, are powerful technologies which when combined can create smarter and more decentralized systems, Mario Casiraghi, the co-founder of Singularity DAO, has asserted. Although both technologies have developed separately, Casiraghi argues that their combined strengths...