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Nigerian crypto advocates push for regulatory reforms amid protests
1.8.2024
As the protest continues, whether crypto-specific demands will be integrated into the broader movement’s objectives remains to be seen
Donald Trump may not be the champion that crypto advocates hope
29.7.2024
Donald Trump didn't like cryptocurrency during his first term in office, and he wouldn't be obligated to carry out his promises for a second term
Global Crypto Advocacy Movement Reaches Canada
13.7.2024
Stand with Crypto, a global movement advocating for sensible crypto innovation and policy, has expanded to Canada. Originating in the U.S. with over 1.1 million advocates, the movement is now active in the UK and aims to amplify Canadian voices. With approximately 5 million crypto holders...
US lawmakers meet with crypto advocates in DC roundtable
10.7.2024
Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, attended the roundtable in her personal capacity amid reports the US President was considering changing his position on crypto
UK crypto advocates call for consistent policy after Labour landslide
5.7.2024
At least one industry leader suggested that crypto policy in the United Kingdom would be “business as usual” despite the change in government
From Louisiana to New Hampshire, crypto advocates are winning
4.7.2024
It might come as a surprise if you only follow Congress, but a raft of state measures have shown legislators moving in the right direction on crypto
‘Privacy Is Not a Crime’ — Samourai Indictment Provokes Strong Reactions From Crypto Advocates
25.4.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice from the Southern District of New York brought charges against the creators of Samourai Wallet for running an unlicensed money transmission service and for engaging in money laundering activities. This development has left the cryptocurrency community...
Crypto Advocates Weigh in on Bitcoin’s Sudden Drop Amid Middle East Tensions
14.4.2024
On April 13, Iran initiated a drone strike on Israel followed by reports that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted by Israeli, U.S., and other Western allied forces. Concurrently, bitcoin and the broader crypto economy experienced a significant downturn, with many analyzing...
UK’s Planned Stablecoin Rules Need Reworking, Crypto Advocates Say
9.2.2024
Crypto industry groups in the U.K. say local regulators’ proposals for supervising stablecoins need reworking
Crypto Advocates Mention Bitcoin Mining as a “Critical Tool” for Clean Energy and Balancing Grid
28.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek A number of crypto advocates have emphasized the significance of Bitcoin (BTC) mining as a “critical tool” for clean energy usage and grid balancing. In a recently published working paper titled “Leveraging Bitcoin Miners as Flexible Load...
SEC Chair Gensler Slammed for Stating SEC Doesn’t Prosecute Honest Business
19.11.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler was slammed by the crypto community for stating: “We are not prosecutors of honest business, nor defenders of crookedness.” Many crypto advocates pushed back against Gensler, arguing that the SEC under his leadership has taken...
Crypto advocacy group pushes back against proposed IRS rules on brokers
13.11.2023
The Blockchain Association claimed the U.S. Treasury overstepped its authority in proposing crypto tax rules difficult or impossible to follow by many in the space
Crypto advocates file amicus brief to address users' Fourth Amendment privacy rights
22.10.2023
The amicus brief was filed to support an appeal against the Internal Revenue Service in relation to a 2017 court order where Coinbase was forced to hand over data from more than 14,300 of its users to the IRS
Crypto advocates weigh on race for next US House Speaker
10.10.2023
Lawmakers are scheduled to return to the House of Representatives on Oct. 11 to vote on a replacement for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose position has been vacant for a week
Crypto Advocates Among Arnault Heirs: LVMH's Succession in Focus
18.9.2023
The luxury conglomerate LVMH, headed by CEO Bernard Arnault, is facing a pivotal moment in its history as the business magnate decides which of his five children will inherit his vast empire.
This decision could significantly impact the adoption of crypto and blockchain technology within...
Draft Legislation From House Republicans Drums Up Support From Crypto Advocates
3.6.2023
New draft legislation is drumming up support among cryptocurrency advocates who cheered its focus on defining what constitutes a security versus a commodity.
Republican lawmakers teamed up on Friday in the US House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee on a discussion...
Clash of Presidential Contenders: Bitcoin Gains Prominence as 2024 US Election Approaches
21.5.2023
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election drawing near, the enthusiasm of bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocates has intensified, as two candidates have emerged in the race who openly express their support for bitcoin and willingly accept the dominant digital asset for campaign contributions....
USDC Stablecoin Depegging Causes Concern Among Crypto Advocates, 5 Other Stablecoins Slip Below Parity
11.3.2023
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, crypto advocates are concerned as a few stablecoin assets have depegged from their $1 parity. The second-largest stablecoin USDC, issued by Circle Financial, fell below $0.90, reaching a low of $0.877 per coin. Additionally, around five other stablecoins have dropped...
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
8.3.2023
Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued
Makerdao Co-Founder Proposes $14 Million Fund to Combat Climate Change; Crypto Supporters Mock Idea
7.2.2023
Cryptocurrency advocates have been discussing a proposal by the founder of Makerdao, Rune Christensen, to fund a Scientific Sustainability Fund. An idea that aims to combat climate change and misinformation about energy solutions. Christensen is asking for 20,000 MKR tokens to move forward with...