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Biden adviser who attended crypto roundtable joins pro-Harris Super PAC
31.7.2024
The Future Forward PAC has previously accepted donations from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which may be subject to forfeiture
OpenAI backs Senate bills to advance AI safety and accessibility
31.7.2024
OpenAI's support for these bills highlights a broader vision for AI that balances safety, accessibility, and the potential for educational progress
Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia
31.7.2024
Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told CoinDesk
Ripple CEO Slams SEC Hypocrisy and Haphazard Crypto Regulation
31.7.2024
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its intention to amend its complaint against Binance concerning the security status of certain crypto tokens. He highlighted...
Judge grants ex-FTX exec’s request to postpone reporting to prison
31.7.2024
Ryan Salame will have an additional 45 days of freedom after his lawyers said there were medical complications due to a dog bite
SEC Charges Bitclout Founder With Multi-Million-Dollar Crypto Fraud
30.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nader Al-Naji, founder of Bitclout (now Decentralized Social), with running a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto scheme. Al-Naji allegedly raised over $257 million through unregistered sales of Bitclout tokens (BTCLT) and used...
Central Bank of Brazil Aims to Finalize Crypto Exchange Regulation by Early 2025
30.7.2024
According to Nagel Paulino, head of the Central Bank’s regulatory department, the Central Bank of Brazil hopes to finalize cryptocurrency market regulations by 2025. The institution will conduct a second public consultation to finalize the drafts, hearing the opinions of market participants...
Only Congress and DARPA can rein in the dangers of AI
30.7.2024
AI is stretching the boundaries of existing internet protocols. A working group between DARPA, NIST and other federal agencies could help
SEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC and other tokens are securities in Binance suit
30.7.2024
The SEC has retracted its request for a court ruling to classify tokens such as Solana, Cardano, Polygon and others as securities
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
WisdomTree CEO: Crypto ‘is going to go mainstream’
29.7.2024
Jonothan Steinberg said US presidential contender Donald Trump’s July 27 speech at Bitcoin 2024 promised much-needed regulatory clarity
Crypto Super PAC Fairshake takes top funding spot, beats MAGA — OpenSecrets
29.7.2024
The Coinbase-led advocacy group has raised upward of $202 million so far, according to the political donations researcher
What happens when 1% of Bitcoin holders control 99% of BTC supply?
29.7.2024
Whales have amassed a large portion of the Bitcoin in circulation, with around 1.86% of addresses holding most of the supply
Vivek Ramaswamy Predicts Trump’s Crypto Advantage and Harris’ Digital Asset Policy
29.7.2024
Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, has predicted that former U.S. President Donald Trump will gain support from pro-bitcoin and pro-crypto voters while Vice President Kamala Harris will “scramble to come up with some phony ‘digital asset’ policy framework to pander...
Who Will Replace Gensler? Winklevoss Urges Crypto Industry to Demand SEC Chair Decision Before Election
29.7.2024
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has urged the crypto industry to demand to know who the next U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair will be before the election. He also urged crypto supporters to “demand that both parties embrace our industry, treat it fairly, and...
SEC Greenlights NYSE Arca to List Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust
28.7.2024
The SEC has approved NYSE Arca’s proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust. Grayscale’s new trust will feature competitive fees. “This approval order is based on all of the exchanges’ representations and descriptions in their respective...
FINMA Warns Stablecoins Threaten Swiss Financial Reputation
28.7.2024
The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. The regulator says stablecoins are not only associated with money laundering risks but pose reputational risks for the entire Swiss financial centre. Stablecoin...
Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelected
27.7.2024
The Republican candidate laid out a plan for crypto policies should he win in November against prospective Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris
Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelected
27.7.2024
The Republican candidate laid out a plan for crypto policies should he win in November against prospective Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris
Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelected
27.7.2024
The Republican candidate laid out a plan for crypto policies should he win in November against prospective Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris