Search
US Republicans under Trump include crypto in official party platform
8.7.2024
The party, which vowed to oppose a CBDC and defend Bitcoin mining, is scheduled to meet on July 15-18 and select a nominee for U.S. President
Crypto-Friendly Sen. JD Vance's Odds as Trump VP Pick Double on Polymarket
8.7.2024
Traders on the crypto-based prediction market now see a 29% chance that the Ohio Republican will be former President Trump’s running mate, up from 14% a week ago
VanEck and 21Shares send amended Ether ETF filings to SEC
8.7.2024
Some experts are still speculating that the final approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds could allow listing and trading as early as July
Mt. Gox begins repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash: Law Decoded
8.7.2024
The Mt. Gox rehabilitation plan, approved in 2021, moves forward with BTC and BCH repayments, and North Carolina’s CBDC ban was vetoed by the governor
Cynthia Lummis backs Ian Cain over crypto lawyer John Deaton for Senate
8.7.2024
Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis cited Republican Ian Cain’s understanding of blockchain technology and the digital economy in his campaign to unseat Democrat Elizabeth Warren
Cynthia Lummis backs Ian Cain over crypto lawyer John Deaton for Senate
8.7.2024
Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis cited Republican Ian Cain’s understanding of blockchain technology and the digital economy in his campaign to unseat Democrat Elizabeth Warren
Here’s what happened in crypto today
8.7.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Global South View: US Politicians Aren’t Saviors of Crypto; Innovation Should Precede Regulation
8.7.2024
Donald Trump and other U.S. politicians’ embrace of crypto has sparked hope and encouraged stakeholders who see lobbying as a way to influence policymakers. However, lingering doubts about the sincerity of politicians should serve as a warning, reminding innovators that they thrive when...
Canadian Regulator Probe Determines That Liquitrade Operates an Illegal Crypto Exchange
7.7.2024
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) said its investigation into Liquitrade’s crypto asset trading platform found that the company operated an illegal exchange. The probe also determined that users were trading contractual rights, not crypto assets, as the platform had claimed....
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies
7.7.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation in the Federal Reserve’s CBDC testing. The governor argued the bill was premature and emphasized...
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
Former US solicitor general claims regulators want to ‘debank’ crypto
5.7.2024
Several parties have filed amicus briefs with the appellate court in support of Custodia Bank receiving approval for a master account from the Federal Reserve
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
Russia in the Process of Regulating the Use of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
5.7.2024
Russia is considering adding the subject of stablecoins to an upcoming bill, allowing them to be used officially for completing cross-border payments. Alexey Guznov, Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia, declared that proposals have already been presented and the issue is now being discussed....
UK exit poll suggests Labour Party victory, next PM Keir Starmer
4.7.2024
According to a BBC exit poll after a July 4 general election, Labour was set to oust the Conservatives for the first time in 14 years
South Korean government to launch crypto transaction monitoring system
4.7.2024
Crypto exchanges subject to a new South Korean law have implemented a system allowing authorities to receive reports on suspicious transactions
South Africa Approves 63 Crypto Asset Service Provider License Applications
4.7.2024
South Africa’s financial services industry regulator announced on July 2 that it had approved an additional 63 crypto asset service provider license applications. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has received a total of 383 applications, with only five being declined. Notably,...
EU–US Financial Forum Highlights Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
4.7.2024
The EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place last week, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue. The dialogue was hosted by the European Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. During the forum...
Basel Committee finalizes crypto exposure rules for banks
3.7.2024
The committee is unveiling the standards later in July, culminating a yearslong process
Basel Committee finalizes crypto exposure rules for banks
3.7.2024
The committee is unveiling the standards later in July, culminating a yearslong process