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US State of Minnesota Okays Crypto Donations to Political Campaign Committees
29.7.2023
Minnesota has become one of the few U.S. states to permit crypto donations to political campaign committees. However, according to the state’s new rules, crypto donations must be converted to U.S. dollars within five days. In the event of price changes within the five-day grace period, these...
Grayscale urges SEC to approve all Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously
28.7.2023
Grayscale's ETF was previously knocked back by the SEC and it wants it and competing ETFs approved together so none have an advantage
'Pro crypto bill' passes out of US House Agriculture Committee
27.7.2023
The Republican bill, dubbed FIT for the 21st Century, was drafted by two House committees and passed after strenuous preparations by members of both parties
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hints at Expansion of BRICS Bloc With 3 New Members
27.7.2023
In a recent interview published on July 26, South Africa’s foreign minister Naledi Pandor highlighted the BRICS group of economies’ commitment to peace, asserting that these nations do not aim to “weaponize the oceans.” Moreover, leading up to the much-anticipated 15th BRICS...
Stablecoins pose lower risk than bank deposits, says ex-Fed policy analyst
27.7.2023
Stablecoins cannot be compared to bank deposits in terms of risk, nor can they be compared to money market funds, argues a new policy paper released by Paradigm
Rep. Patrick McHenry blames White House for lack of urgency on stablecoin bill negotiations
27.7.2023
Republican leadership has blamed the Biden administration for not having a "sense of urgency" on stablecoins, while the Democratic response suggested "impatience" by lawmakers
Crypto bills pass congressional committee in 'huge win' for US crypto
27.7.2023
Two crypto regulatory bills have been passed by the United States House Financial Services Committee United States in one day
Judge suggests IRS issued $4K refund over tax lawsuit based on quality of lawyers: Report
26.7.2023
A couple who filed a lawsuit over how staked Tezos tokens were taxed has gone to appellate court after refusing to accept a refund check from the IRS
SEC passes new ‘conflict of interest’ rules governing how brokers can use AI
26.7.2023
The new rules will govern how brokers use artificial intelligence to entice investors and how they use “optimization functions” to target investors and determine investment strategies
US lawmakers invoke FTX and spar on direction of crypto bills
26.7.2023
On July 26, six pieces of legislation were being considered by the House Financial Services Committee including ones on regulatory clarity and consumer protection in the space
EOS Foundation to sue Block.one on failure to honor $1B commitment
26.7.2023
Potential plaintiffs in the new lawsuit by ENF may need to opt out of other suits against Block.one to be eligible to participate
SEC files charges against Quantstamp for $28M initial coin offering
26.7.2023
Quantstamp agreed to settle charges and will repay proceeds from its 2017 ICO that raised $28 million
U.S. Senate wants companies to report investments in Chinese technologies
26.7.2023
The Senate showed overwhelming support that would require U.S. companies to report any outbound investments into Chinese technologies
Russian President Vladimir Putin States Emergent Multipolar World Order Will Be ‘More Just’
26.7.2023
In a recent article, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, outlined his thoughts about the emergence of a new multipolar world order. Putin explained this new configuration will allow different regions, including Africa, the Middle East, and Latam, to assume their roles in a...
Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint
26.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC complaint alleging that it broke derivatives laws...
Judge gives US prosecutors until Oct. 3 for discovery in case against Alex Mashinsky
25.7.2023
U.S. District Judge John Koeltl granted a continuance for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s trial start date, citing the “volume of discovery” and the “complexity of the case.”
Crypto-friendly Robinhood inches to UK with local CEO appointment
25.7.2023
Robinhood has been planning expansion into the United Kingdom since 2019 but the project has faced multiple delays
Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
25.7.2023
Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility when it comes to regulations
Wyoming seeks stable token commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
25.7.2023
The state is looking for someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary
Economist Jim Rickards States BRICS Currency Will Leverage Gold to ‘Destroy the Dollar’
25.7.2023
Jim Rickards, economist and best-selling author, has explained the possible repercussions of issuing a BRICS bloc currency for the dollar. For Rickards, the “bric” (the name he gives to the BRICS currency) will be anchored (but not redeemable or backed) to a weight of gold and will...