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El Español Says Spanish Authorities Joint Statement Is a Warning to Companies in the Wake of Tesla’s BTC Buy
14.2.2021
The Spanish financial markets watchdog and the country’s central bank criticized — again — cryptocurrencies as an investment asset. The entities issued a joint statement warning about the high risks the cryptocurrency market poses. Document: Crypto Adoption as a Payment Means...
Bitcoin market cap briefly tops $900 billion
12.2.2021
Bitcoin’s market cap was less than $100 million short of $1 trillion for a few brief moments today
Andrew Yang says he'll transform NYC into a Bitcoin hub if elected mayor
12.2.2021
Andrew Yang has plans for New York City that cryptocurrency users anywhere would find appealing
Former British MP says central banks should ban Bitcoin
9.2.2021
Nick Boles, who served as a Member of Parliament from 2010 to 2019, believes the world would be better off without Bitcoin
Rhode Island introduces ‘vital’ blockchain growth act
9.2.2021
A new Rhode Island House bill aims to revamp state legislature to create a regulatory environment more conducive to “vital” blockchain growth
Bitwise files intent with SEC to launch ‘Crypto Innovators ETF’
8.2.2021
A recent SEC filing by Bitwise reveals plans to launch a new crypto innovators fund
Major Malaysian financial firm to invest in regulated crypto exchange
8.2.2021
Malaysian financial services firm Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is getting into digital assets
Indian parliament reportedly considering fast-tracking crypto bill
8.2.2021
Government officials may be planning to introduce the law potentially banning crypto “within a month” of the ordinance clearing
Miami mayor aiming for 'the most progressive crypto laws'
7.2.2021
“We want to make sure that we believe that if all things are equal, we win," said Mayor Francis Suarez
Federal reform could transform crypto’s cannabis use case
5.2.2021
As senators call for an end to the federal prohibition of marijuana, how would it affect the crypto-cannabis connection that's arisen in the weed industry's banking blindspot?
Spanish Treasury Releases Guidelines to Minimize the Risk of Tax Evasion With Cryptocurrencies
5.2.2021
The State Agency for Tax Administration of Spain published guidelines to reduce tax evasion for cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. The document is part of the general program of the so-called Annual Tax and Customs Control Plan. Spanish Tax Authorities Could Ask Local Exchanges for Customers Data...
Canadian investment firm Accelerate Financial files for Bitcoin ETF
3.2.2021
Calgary-based financial services firm Accelerate Financial Technologies is planning to list its Bitcoin ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Indian Government Clarifies Position on Cryptocurrency and Digital Rupee
2.2.2021
The Indian government has clarified its position on cryptocurrency and the country’s digital currency in answers provided by the Ministry of Finance in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The Indian crypto industry sees this clarification as positive news and that...
21Shares to list Polkadot ETP on Swiss SIX exchange
2.2.2021
21Shares’s Crypto Basket ETP has also replaced Bitcoin Cash with Polkadot
US Lawmaker Likes Bitcoin — Urges Policymakers to Embrace Innovation in Regulation
1.2.2021
U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry is pro-bitcoin. He is now hosting the Bitcoin whitepaper on his official congressional website and has called on other lawmakers to embrace innovation like Bitcoin. He believes that the cryptocurrency is unstoppable and governments cannot kill it. Pro-Bitcoin...
Ripple Formally Responds to SEC Allegations — Claims SEC Picking Winners and Losers, Distorting Facts About XRP
31.1.2021
Ripple Labs has officially responded to the complaint by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Besides explaining that the XRP cryptocurrency is not a security, Ripple accuses the securities regulator of being out of step, picking winners and losers, as well as distorting facts...
Fidelity Optimistic About Bitcoin Regulation Under Biden Administration — Sees Strong Institutional Demand
31.1.2021
Fidelity Digital Assets President Tom Jessop has shared his view on the future of bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulation under the Biden administration. He confirms that Fidelity is seeing strong demand for bitcoin from institutional buyers. Fidelity Digital Assets’ Head Optimistic About...
Ray Dalio: Bitcoin is “gold-like” but governments won’t let it win
29.1.2021
The hedge fund manager had lots of good things to say about Bitcoin, but he doesn't think governments will allow serious competitors to their money issuance
Philippine Central Bank Widens Cryptocurrency Regulation — Sees ‘Accelerated Growth’ in Crypto Activity
27.1.2021
The Philippines’ central bank, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has expanded the country’s cryptocurrency regulation after seeing “accelerated growth” in the use of crypto exchanges. The new regulatory framework is in line with the guidelines recommended by...
Circle enables seamless USDC-USD transfers, providing a bridge from banks to DeFi
27.1.2021
The result of developments in both crypto technology and regulation, Circle’s new USDC API provides a bridge between crypto and traditional finance