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President Biden announces picks for SEC, FDIC and Treasury leadership
13.6.2024
CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero could replace Martin Gruenberg after allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC
Chinese President Xi Jinping praises blockchain exec in open letter
12.6.2024
Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, the recipient of the letter, is the chief scientist of the Conflux network and a professor at the country’s prestigious Tsinghua University
Putin Says BRICS Developing Independent Payment System Free From Political Pressure
12.6.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that the BRICS bloc aims to establish an independent payment system, free from political pressure and external interference. Putin stated that the addition of new members has increased BRICS’ share of global GDP to 36% and its share of...
Trump promises to become the ‘crypto president’ — Law Decoded
10.6.2024
The former United States president is intensifying his cryptocurrency advocacy as part of his 2024 presidential campaign
Libertarian VP nominee: No new regulatory structure needed for crypto
10.6.2024
Mike ter Maat spoke with Cointelegraph on the role digital assets might play in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, the Fed looking into CBDCs, and Donald Trump’s conviction
Donald Trump Vows to Be the ‘Crypto President’ — Pledges to End Biden-Gensler Crypto Policies Within One Hour
9.6.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to become “the crypto president” if re-elected. He vowed to terminate the anti-crypto policies introduced by Joe Biden and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, emphasizing that their...
New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
6.6.2024
A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users
US Lawmakers: Jailed Binance Executive, US Citizen, Wrongfully Detained by Nigeria
6.6.2024
A group of U.S. lawmakers led by Micheal McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully detaining Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers have asked the Biden Administration to transfer Gambaryan’s case to the Office of Special Presidential...
Ripple President Says SEC on ‘Warpath’ With Crypto Industry
6.6.2024
The president of Ripple Labs has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approach to regulating the crypto sector, emphasizing that the regulator is on a “warpath” with the industry. She highlighted the inefficiency of the current approach, stating:...
SEC Commissioner Advocates for Withdrawal of SAB 121 — Says Biden’s Veto Was Unfortunate
5.6.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocates for the withdrawal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which sets guidelines for accounting crypto liabilities. He argues that the method of its issuance undermines the foundational checks and balances designed...
Mexico's Crypto Stance Unlikely to Change as Ruling Morena Party's Claudia Sheinbaum Elected President
3.6.2024
Mexico City’s former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, fielded by the ruling Morena party, has been elected Mexico's first female president
Pro-Bitcoin President Bukele Begins Second Term in El Salvador
2.6.2024
The pro-bitcoin president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, commenced his second term on June 1 at the National Palace in San Salvador, with his family and a large crowd in attendance. Despite rising economic concerns, Bukele’s popularity remains robust. His administration’s notable...
Nigeria seeks crypto clarity one year into Tinubu’s tenure
2.6.2024
Nigeria's young resident population now feels more bewilderment due to the administration’s recent actions against Nigeria’s crypto industry
El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin president Nayib Bukele sworn in for a second term
2.6.2024
El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele began a new five-year term, with the crypto industry applauding his leadership as he positions the country as a "world leader."
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis Castigates US President Joe Biden’s Veto
2.6.2024
U.S. Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis has castigated President Joe Biden over his decision to veto a measure that would disapprove the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). Lummis said the measure known as H.J. Res. 109, which had bipartisan support...
Biden misses chance to 'correct' position on crypto — Senator Lummis
1.6.2024
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis claims that US President Joe Biden “doubled down on his administration’s failed policies.”
President Biden Vetoes SEC SAB 121 Repeal Resolution
1.6.2024
U.S. President Joe Biden issued a veto against H.J.Res. 109, a resolution that would disapprove of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). In its veto document, Bides states that the approval of this Republican-led resolution would...
US President Joe Biden vetoes SAB 121 repeal
1.6.2024
Joe Biden said he vetoed the resolution because "he will not support measures that jeopardize the well-being of consumers and investors."
U.S. President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance
1.6.2024
U.S President Joe Biden signed a veto of a House Joint Resolution that would have repealed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121
TRUMP Token Sinks After Former U.S. President Is Found Guilty in New York
30.5.2024