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TXSE ‘upstart’ stock exchange could become a crypto-friendly challenger
17.6.2024
While there are many challenges for a new stock exchange in the U.S., many observers are optimistic about what it could mean for the crypto industry
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
15.6.2024
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies...
Swiss regulator forces crypto-friendly FlowBank into bankruptcy
14.6.2024
The Swiss-based bank had ties to the TrueUSD stablecoin issuer, Techteryx, crypto asset manager CoinShares and reportedly Binance
Justin Sun Advocates Supporting a Crypto-Friendly U.S. Presidential Candidate
27.5.2024
TRON founder Justin Sun has made a public call to back a U.S. presidential candidate favorable to cryptocurrencies. Sun emphasizes the importance of recognizing the cryptocurrency community—including companies and protocols—as key stakeholders in the political arena. He urges that their voices...
US House Bucks SEC Warnings, Passes Pro-Crypto Legislation FIT21 with Strong Support
23.5.2024
The US House on Wednesday voted in favor of crypto-friendly legislation (FIT21) that would hand control of cryptocurrency oversight to a government agency seen as more favorable to the industry.
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Is Donald Trump’s Recent Crypto-Friendly Stance Genuine Or Opportunistic? Experts Weigh In
17.5.2024
Donald Trump's recent pro-crypto stance is seen as opportunistic by some, aligning with crypto entrepreneurs against stifling innovation.
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Vanguard Appoints Crypto-Friendly Salim Ramji as CEO, Sparks Speculation on Bitcoin ETFs
15.5.2024
Salim Ramji, a former executive at Blackrock renowned for his leadership in Ishares and Index Investments, and for overseeing the filing for Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust, has been appointed the new CEO of Vanguard, signaling a potential shift in the asset management firm’s stance...
Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator
25.4.2024
The Nigerian president appointed the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence and advance economic development
London Mayoral Candidate Brian Rose Plans To Give Constituents £100 Worth Of New Crypto Token If Elected
11.4.2024
Brian Rose, a candidate for mayor of London, revealed he would give city residents £100 worth of a new crypto token if elected as part of his plans to make the capital a “crypto-friendly city,” a statement posted by the mayoral hopeful posted to X reveals. If elected, Londoners would have...
Kraken Unveils Qualified Custody for Institutions in Crypto-Friendly Wyoming
20.3.2024
Kraken Institutional operates under the exchange’s state-chartered banking license in Wyoming, attained back in 2020
Oscar-Winner Shane Boris to Produce Crypto Film Funded by Arbitrum Foundation
22.2.2024
The foundation supporting Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum is financing a feature film about crypto by Oscar winner Shane Norris. The film, dubbed “New Here” will be produced by crypto-friendly emerging media company Dpop studios. It will examine digital art from the perspective of...
Winklevoss Twins Back Crypto-Friendly Politicians by Donating $4.9M
21.2.2024
Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss have contributed a sum of $2.45 million each to the crypto super political action committee (PAC).
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Indonesia’s Presidential Election Sees Crypto-Friendly Team in the Running
14.2.2024
Indonesia former Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the presidential election following unofficial vote counts indicating a significant lead, potentially securing a single-round win in his third bid for the presidency. Subianto, along with his pro-crypto running mate Gibran...
Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election
14.2.2024
During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generation
Torrevieja to Become the First Crypto Friendly City in Spain
14.2.2024
Torrevieja, a city of almost 90,000 inhabitants, aims to become one of the first crypto-friendly locations in Spain. The city, in alliance with Apymeco, its merchant association, will incentivize using cryptocurrency as a payment option and give courses for stores interested in learning how...
Spain Sets Its Sights on Developing First “Crypto-Friendly” City in Europe
12.2.2024
Torrevieja, a coastal city in southeastern Spain, has launched an ambitious initiative to become Europe’s first “crypto-friendly” city, according to a February 6 statement. The Association of Small and Medium-sized Merchants of Torrevieja (APYMECO), in partnership with...
Thailand's SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules
30.1.2024
Thailand's SEC has updated its rules by removing retail investors' limits for asset-backed tokens, creating new rules for custodians and giving them a larger role in monitoring digital asset business
Bakkt Crypto Trading Expands Footprint in LatAm and Southeast Asia
25.1.2024
Bakkt Holdings, crypto trading and custody platform, announced the expansion of its crypto operations in several crypto-friendly international jurisdictions. The digital assets solutions firm has established crypto trading and onramp capabilities in Brazil and Guatemala, adding to Bakkt’s existing...
Vivek Ramaswamy, Crypto-Friendly U.S. Presidential Candidate, Suspends Campaign
16.1.2024
The former biotech executive was the only Republican contender to have a crypto plan
US Lawmaker Expects Donald Trump to Become ‘a Lot More’ Crypto Friendly in Second Term as President
14.1.2024
U.S. Representative Tom Emmer expects former U.S. President Donald Trump to become “a lot more” friendly toward cryptocurrency if he returns to the White House. Trump has launched three non-fungible token (NFT) collections since leaving office. Meanwhile, some analysts predict that...