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Biden to sign executive order on crypto, authorize all-government effort to consolidate regulation
9.3.2022
The document does not announce any restrictive measures, but it will undoubtedly lay the groundwork for a more focused federal oversight
Joe Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Calls for Consumer Protection, CBDC Consideration, Tech Innovation Support
9.3.2022
The US White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden will sign an Executive Order on digital assets that will outline recommendations for consumer protection and financial stability in the US, as well as formally consider a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). The order does not contain...
Biden Issues Long-Awaited Executive Order on Crypto
9.3.2022
U.S. President Joe Biden directed federal agencies to coordinate their efforts in studying cryptocurrencies in a first-of-its-kind executive order Wednesday. These agencies will evaluate their approach in six “key priorities” within the digital asset sector
Janet Yellen let slip details of Biden's executive order on crypto
9.3.2022
The Treasury’s statement came a day early and was removed from the site, but not before the details of how Secretary Yellen plans to respond to President Biden's forthcoming order
Goldman Sachs’ Blankfein Asks Why Crypto Isn’t Having a Moment Despite Inflating US Dollar, Freeze Orders
9.3.2022
A Goldman Sachs senior chairman has asked why crypto is not having a moment despite “the inflating U.S. dollar” and governments demonstrating that they can and will freeze accounts under certain circumstances. “Not seeing it in the price, so far,” he said. Goldman...
Janet Yellen: US Treasury, Other Departments Will Publish Report on Money Under Biden Crypto Executive Order
9.3.2022
First Mover Asia: Singapore's Strict Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin Rises Despite Investors' Jitters About War, US Executive Order
9.3.2022
Singapore's high standards may be discouraging some crypto companies from establishing operations in the nation state; investors were wrestling with the latest developments in Ukraine and await the order by President Joe Biden on Wednesday
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Ahead of Biden's Executive Order on Crypto
8.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies traded lower on Monday alongside stocks. Analysts expect bitcoin's trading range between $28K and $69K could result in sharp price swings, eventually giving way to a recovery within two or three months
National Security at Stake With Biden's Crypto Executive Order
8.3.2022
The administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of the finance and the internet and restore American credibility abroad
Biden Planning to Sign Executive Order on Crypto This Week: Reports
8.3.2022
The White House has been working on coordinating the efforts of different federal agencies since last year
IMF Warns Ongoing War in Europe Will Have a ‘Severe Impact on the Global Economy’
7.3.2022
In a report published on Saturday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that an ongoing war in Europe and associated sanctions will have a “severe impact on the global economy.” The IMF’s report says there is “extraordinary uncertainty” in the air,...
Skybridge Capital Founder Doubles Down on $100K Bitcoin Prediction — Expects BTC to Reach $500K Long-Term
7.3.2022
The founder of Skybridge Capital has doubled down on his $100K bitcoin price prediction. He also believes that bitcoin could reach $500K a coin in the long run. “But we’ve got some work to do here from a regulatory perspective,” he stressed. The executive also advised how...
Coinbase CEO Says Ordinary Russians Use Crypto as a Lifeline as the Ruble Collapses
5.3.2022
The CEO of the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase says ordinary Russians are using cryptocurrency as a lifeline now that their own currency, the ruble, has collapsed. The executive also does not see a high risk of Russian oligarchs using crypto to avoid sanctions. Crypto Becomes a Lifeline...
Analysts Debate Economic Fallout Odds From Russia’s Invasion, Historian Says World May Face Worst Energy Crisis Since the 1970s
4.3.2022
While Russia’s Ukraine invasion has been at the forefront of people’s minds, a global recession and the possibility of an energy crisis have been thrown into the conversation. Reports concerning the U.S. economy note that risks of an economic recession are climbing, and energy market...
Gaming Giant Animoca Brands Reveals Ban Against Russian Users, Co-Founder Compares Russia to North Korea
3.3.2022
Blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands has revealed the company is breaking ties with Russian users following the Ukraine invasion that started seven days ago. Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu noted in an interview that the company received legal advice about the situation and the Animoca executive...
Former Citigroup Executive Joins Provenance Blockchain as CEO
1.3.2022
The Provenance Blockchain Foundation has appointed Morgan McKenney, a former Citi executive of well over a decade's experience, as its new CEO
Ebay CEO Talks NFTs and Crypto, Exec Says Company Continues to ‘Evaluate Other Forms of Payments’
28.2.2022
The president and chief executive officer of Ebay, Jamie Iannone, discussed the possibility of digital currency acceptance on the online auction website and non-fungible token (NFT) sales in a recent interview published on February 27. Iannone stressed that currently, Ebay doesn’t accept...
Executive Leaves Goldman Sachs for Coinbase — Says It’s Time to Embrace Crypto, Create Economic Freedom
26.2.2022
An executive at Goldman Sachs is joining Coinbase after 16 years at the global investment bank. “It’s time to embrace the crypto economy,” he said, adding that the change is a “once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of building the next stage of the digital...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Prices Lower for a Sixth Straight Day
21.2.2022
Bitcoin was trading lower to start the week, as markets were anticipating the release of U.S. president Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrencies. Ethereum also remained in the red, and continues to track at multi-week lows. Bitcoin Bitcoin prices were almost 12% lower from the same point...
US President Biden to Issue Executive Order on Crypto This Week: Report
21.2.2022
U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to issue an executive order on cryptocurrency this week. It will direct a wide range of government agencies to come up with a government-wide strategy to regulate crypto assets. Executive Order on Crypto Expected This Week U.S. President Joe Biden...