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Will A Stablecoin Bill Really Be Passed Before The U.S. Presidential Election? The DGC Policy Officer Cody Carbone Weighs In
25.4.2024
Between Representatives Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand’s new stablecoin bill and Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ renewed optimism in stablecoin legislation, will a new law regulating the cryptocurrencies be enacted anytime soon? The Digital Chamber's Chief Policy Officer, Cody Carbone, weighs...
Consensys Files Lawsuit Against the SEC Over Ethereum Regulation
25.4.2024
Ethereum developer firm Consensys managed by Joe Lubin has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its “overzealous regulation” around the Ethereum blockchain.
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New US Senate Bill Could Encourage Banks to Enter Stablecoin Market: S&P Global
25.4.2024
According to global ratings firm S&P Global Ratings, a new bill focused on stablecoins introduced to the United States Senate has the potential to incentivize U.S. banks to enter the stablecoin market.
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Bitcoin Dips to $63K as Rate Cut Hopes Dim Following Disappointing U.S. Inflation Report
25.4.2024
Increasing concerns about sticky inflation hit risk assets across all markets including cryptos
Stablecoin Bill Could be Ready for the U.S. House Soon Says Top Democrat Maxine Waters: Bloomberg
25.4.2024
U.S. House Representative Maxine Waters (D-California), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, told Bloomberg Wednesday "We are on our way to getting a stablecoin bill in the short run.”
BlackRock has ‘no commercial relationship’ with Hedera, HBAR sinks 32%
25.4.2024
A BlackRock spokesperson confirmed the firm wasn’t directly involved in Archax and Ownera’s decision to tokenize shares of BlackRock’s ICS Treasury Fund on Hedera
S&P Global Says US Stablecoin Adoption Could Soar Following New Rules
25.4.2024
S&P Global said the recent change in rules involving the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act could see U.S. stablecoin adoption soar as the regulatory framework could bolster confidence.
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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
24.4.2024
Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide...
Tether's Stablecoin Dominance May Wane Following Proposed U.S. Rules: S&P
24.4.2024
The new regulations could offer banks a competitive edge by limiting institutions without a banking license to a maximum stablecoin issuance of $10 billion, the report said
Coinbase Set to Launch $15 million Ad Campaign During NBA Playoffs: Report
24.4.2024
Coinbase, the U.S.’s largest crypto exchange, is reportedly launching a $15 million advertisement campaign across four channels airing NBA playoffs.
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Crypto Contributions Exceed $2B in 2024 as Top U.S. Charities Embrace Digital Donations
23.4.2024
Leading charitable organizations in the United States are embracing cryptocurrencies amid the growing adoption of digital assets.
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Woo X Exchange Makes History with World’s First Tokenized T-Bills for Retail Investors
23.4.2024
Developed in collaboration with institutional tokenization firm OpenTrade, Woo X's RWA Earn Vaults offer users the opportunity to earn yields by holding Circle's USD Coin (USDC), backed by U.S. Treasury Bills.
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SafeMoon CEO John Karony Claims He’s “Innocent” Of Multi-Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
22.4.2024
SafeMoon CEO John Karony has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to defend his innocence after being charged by U.S. officials for his role in the company's alleged crypto fraud scheme. Karony's X post comes just months after his legal team withdrew earlier this year over a lack of funds.
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Woo X Introduces Tokenized US Treasury Bills for Retail Investors
22.4.2024
Woo X has launched a new product offering retail customers exposure to tokenized U.S. Treasury bills, the first of its kind for a cryptocurrency exchange. The product, called RWA Earn Vaults, was developed with London-based Opentrade and provides an interest-bearing account backed by U.S....
Coinbase Board Member Kathryn Haun to Step Down – What’s Going On?
21.4.2024
Kathryn Haun, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and partner at Andreesen-Horowitz, has announced plans to step down from Coinbase's board.
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Telegram to Introduce USDT Payments With Telegram Wallet and the Open Network
19.4.2024
Telegram and Tether are joining forces to bring users the ability to send USDT payments through The Open Network (TON) and Telegram wallet, the founders of each organization said at Token2049 in Dubai on Friday. The announcement could signal increased use of USDT amidst rising efforts by U.S....
Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
18.4.2024
Circle Internet Financial would have a distinct advantage over global stablecoin leader Tether under U.S. regulations along the lines being suggested by new legislation, according to one of the latest bill's authors, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)
Crypto Wealth Management Firm Abra Launches New Platforms for Private Clients
18.4.2024
Crypto wealth management firm Abra said it has launched the “Abra Prime” and “Abra Private” platforms for private clients and received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate as an investment advisor
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U.S. Senators Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation With New Bill
17.4.2024
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) are taking another swing at crypto-specific legislation, with a narrowly tailored bill seeking to define how stablecoins – cryptocurrencies that maintain a value with some other asset, like the U.S. dollar – will operate in...
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley Demand CFTC Chair Rostin Benham Explain Ties To Sam Bankman-Fried
16.4.2024
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles E. Grassley are demanding Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham shed light on correspondence he had with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the lead-up to the exchange’s collapse, a letter from the lawmakers to Benham dated April...