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Tether Calls Out WSJ ‘Tabloid Style’ Reporting, States Outlet ‘Disregarded’ Reporting Banking Industry Woes
22.9.2023
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, has called out the latest report of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the rise of its loan portfolio. The company stated that traditional banking institutions were “not addressing the needs of their...
CFTC Denies Kalshi’s Plan to Let Users Bet on Control of U.S. Congress
22.9.2023
Regulators said the plans weren't in the public interest, after a court squabble involving rival service PredictIt
Crypto investment firm CoinShares opens hedge fund division for US investors
22.9.2023
CoinShares’ subsidiary and broker-dealer registered with the U.S. FINRA will be conducting marketing activities for the new hedge fund division in the United States
EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation
22.9.2023
Potential implications around financial stability, lower market appeal and mainstream use of stablecoins were the main concerns highlighted by the author of the report
Coinbase Calls on 52 Million Crypto Holders to Advocate for Clear Regulation
22.9.2023
Coinbase revealed a campaign to move more than 52 million U.S.-based cryptocurrency holders to call for clear and precise regulation. The push, part of a countrywide initiative, will be supported by a paid media campaign across multiple platforms but directed to nine states where most crypto owners...
Redefining Money: America’s digital currency dilemma
21.9.2023
As the United States House Financial Services Committee looks to further impede the introduction of a digital dollar, where does this resistance to a CBDC stem from?
Crypto payment firm Alchemy Pay wins money transmitter license in US
21.9.2023
Alchemy Pay has joined the ranks of crypto firms like Coinbase and Jack Dorsey’s Block in securing the Money Transmitter License in Arkansas
US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’
20.9.2023
Despite approaching the issue from vastly different angles, the two sides were able to agree on a few basics before the committee recessed
Kansas adjourns crypto bill targeting political donations to January 2024
20.9.2023
The bill required politicians to “immediately convert” the crypto donations to U.S. dollars — with no scope of expenditures or HODLing the funds
Criminals more reliant on cross-chain bridges than ever after mixer crackdowns
20.9.2023
The sanction of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash in August caused the first major shift, but that is now accelerating even faster than projected
US voters across 4 swing states oppose anti-crypto pres candidates: Coinbase
20.9.2023
A poll of voters in New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania found 55% would be less likely to vote for anti-web3 presidential candidate, said Coinbase
Chamber of Digital Commerce launches Digital Power Network miners’ coalition
19.9.2023
The new advocacy group already represents over half the country’s Bitcoin hash rate and will seek to shape energy policy and champion Bitcoin and blockchain
Interest rate hikes may pause very soon — Here’s why
19.9.2023
This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent price action and the upcoming FOMC meeting, where some speculate interest rates might be paused
Sam Bankman-Fried's father dragged his mother into an FTX US salary dispute
19.9.2023
A complaint filed in bankruptcy court claimed Joseph Bankman involved Barbara Fried when answers from neither his son or FTX US satisfied concerns around his $200,000 annual salary
Judges weigh early release for Sam Bankman-Fried as lawyers push First Amendment issues: Report
19.9.2023
A panel of three judges at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York reportedly will consider requests from Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers for early release from jail
SEC embroiled in court cases; Hester Peirce says crypto firms shouldn’t give up on US
18.9.2023
The commissioner said she had seen awareness and knowledge of digital assets grow in her five years at the SEC, but largely, there was “more of the same” on enforcement actions
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
18.9.2023
Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
18.9.2023
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
18.9.2023
The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency
US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar
17.9.2023
On Sep. 20 the House Financial Services Committee will mark up two bills blocking a potential digital dollar in the United States