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Bank of Italy to release crypto guidelines in ‘coming days’ — Governor
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon share how the country should apply the EU’s MiCA crypto laws, with its governor slamming Bitcoin and Ethereum as “unbacked” cryptocurrencies
North Carolina's CBDC ban bill vetoed by governor
7.7.2024
Governor Roy Cooper was slammed for not putting "partisan politics aside” to support a law that would benefit all North Carolina residents
North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill vetoed by governor
7.7.2024
Governor Roy Cooper was slammed for not putting “partisan politics aside” to support a law that would benefit all North Carolina residents
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
Blockchain Association Says Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Harms Nigerian Web3 Industry
28.6.2024
Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments. The organization also argued that the continued...
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
27.6.2024
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate...
Blockchain Association objects to IRS broker rule in letter
21.6.2024
The Washington DC-based blockchain advocacy group argued the IRS' broker rule provisions violate the Paperwork Reduction Act
Bitcoin grabs top 3 all-time NFT sales record, Ronin unveils zkEVM for gaming: Nifty Newsletter
19.6.2024
Bitcoin NFTs surpass Ronin in all-time sales volume, achieving over $4.27 billion and climbing to third place behind Solana and Ethereum
Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate
13.6.2024
The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison
American Securities Association Sues SEC Over Lack of Transparency in Enforcement Actions
7.6.2024
The American Securities Association (ASA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday for failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The ASA seeks to compel the SEC to disclose records related to its “recordkeeping sweep...
Hong Kong Partners With Swiss Crypto Valley
7.6.2024
Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and the Crypto Valley Association (CVA) of Zug, Switzerland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the fintech ecosystems of both regions. The agreement, signed on June 6, 2024...
Crypto’s Latest Privacy Battle
5.6.2024
US banking lobby last-minute bid to stop Biden vetoing SAB 121 overturn
2.6.2024
The American Bankers Association claims that United States President Joe Biden's move will "harm investors, customers, and ultimately the financial system."
Wall Street Asks Biden Not to Veto Congress' Rejection of SEC Crypto Policy
31.5.2024
In a rare lobbying overlap with crypto world, Wall Street banks and members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reverse course on his vow to veto the U.S. congressional resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) crypto accounting policy
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Is a Watershed Moment for Our Industry
22.5.2024
American Bankers Association Urges House Leaders to Block Fed’s CBDC Plans
21.5.2024
The American Bankers Association (ABA) on Monday urged House leaders to back a bill that would stop the Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC for individuals and using it for monetary policy tools.
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US Senate overturns SEC’s anti-crypto resolution, but will Biden veto? Law Decoded
20.5.2024
The U.S. president remains the last barrier to recalling the problematic anti-crypto resolution by the SEC
Blockchain Association Sends Letter To Reps. Mike Johnson And Hakeem Jeffries Urging FIT21 House Vote
20.5.2024
The Blockchain Association is urging a full House floor vote of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a Monday letter from the crypto advocacy group to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reveals. News of the letter comes on the heels...
The Hashgraph Association Partners With Qatar Financial Centre to Launch Digital Assets Venture Studio
17.5.2024
The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit organization, has partnered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to launch a $50 million digital assets venture studio. The venture studio aims to support companies in developing regulatory-compliant decentralized finance (defi) solutions. Supporting...
South Korean convenience store sells Bitcoin-themed 'meal boxes'
9.5.2024
A convenience store in South Korea is offering Bitcoin meal boxes in collaboration with the local exchange Bithumb where customers can win small amounts of Bitcoin with their purchase