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Mike Novogratz Laments US Government’s Penchant for Discussing Crypto While Saying ‘Nothing About AI Regulation’
31.3.2023
Galaxy Digital Holdings chief executive Mike Novogratz has said he finds it shocking that U.S. authorities are interested in talking about the regulation of crypto, but have said nothing about artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. Novogratz added that by choosing mainly to focus on crypto...
US Judge: Government tokens to carry lawful accountability
31.3.2023
The DAOs that are responsible for governing the alleged decentralized crypto protocols happen to be looked upon as cooperatives. The members of these cooperatives take part in matters of making decisions, as well as, at times, sharing the profits amongst themselves. Observing this factor,...
UK government announces 'robust' crypto regulation as part of economic crime plan
30.3.2023
The focus on crypto regulation was part of the U.K. government’s plan to fight economic crime, which also included addressing law enforcement's ability to seize and store assets
Japan plans to form expert panel to explore digital yen: Report
30.3.2023
The ministry’s panel will reportedly focus on developing a framework for a central bank digital currency based on a technical study carried out by the Bank of Japan over the past two years
Indonesian government looks to NFTs to preserve cultural heritage
30.3.2023
The Deputy of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy explains how NFTs and cryptocurrency can help solve social and economic challenges within Indonesia
Government requests for user data from Big Tech increased by 25%: data
30.3.2023
Requests for user data from Big Tech companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft continue to rise year after year from governments around the world
While Biden and Trump Blame Each Other for Bank Failures, Others Believe the Cause Might Be a Management Issue
30.3.2023
The recent banking failures involving the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank, have high-profile government individuals trying to find a culprit. U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have publicly blamed each other’s policies for...
UK Government Drops Plan to Launch NFT With Royal Mint
30.3.2023
The U.K. government has confirmed that it is not proceeding with a plan to launch a non-fungible token (NFT). British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asked the Royal Mint to create an “NFT for Britain” while he was serving as the Chancellor of the Exchequer last year as part of his efforts...
Australian Government Wants To Give 18+ Ratings To Any Game With Gambling
30.3.2023
The Australian Federal Government have announced this week that they’ll be pushing to “apply an R18+ rating to all video games that contain simulated gambling”, a move that appears to be the strictest of its type we’ve seen.Read more
UK Government shows red flag to Royal Mint NFT project
29.3.2023
The UK Government has halted the production of a non-fungible token (NFT), which the Royal Mint is carrying out. This is even though the present Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, has an absolute inclination towards it. This happened to have been during the period when he was holding...
The government should fear AI, not crypto: Galaxy Digital CEO
29.3.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes regulators have got it "completely upside-down" on crypto vs AI regulation
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Bribery Charges for Alleged Crypto Payment to Chinese Officials
28.3.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, now faces a 13-count indictment as U.S. officials have added new charges. One of the new charges alleges that SBF leveraged $40 million to influence “one or more Chinese government officials.” Details of the Bribery Charges Against...
Judge Puts Voyager Sale to Binance.US on Hold Pending Government Appeal
28.3.2023
A federal judge paused Voyager's efforts to sell its assets to Binance.US in response to the U.S. government's filing for an emergency stay
UK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFT
28.3.2023
Initially proposed in April 2022, the Royal Mint's plans for an NFT are not moving forward “at this time” but the proposal will remain under review
A friend in need: How the crypto industry reacts to recent bank bailouts
27.3.2023
With a focus on sovereignty and creating an alternative to traditional financial systems, how is the crypto community reacting to government intervention in the recent bank crisis?
G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report
26.3.2023
Leaders from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and the European Union are expected to outline a global cooperative strategy for digital assets in May
US Government Remains a Top Bitcoin Holder With Seized Stash Valued at $5.6 Billion
26.3.2023
As of March 25, 2023, the U.S. government held 205,515 bitcoins worth $5.6 billion, which is approximately 1.06% of the circulating supply, according to current statistics. The cache of bitcoins is a result of three forfeitures that began in 2020. Glassnode’s on-chain data reveals that...
Where the U.S. Government Went Wrong in Regulating Crypto
26.3.2023
Former public policy attorney Keiko Yoshino writes about why she started paying attention to crypto, particularly the regulatory missteps
Billionaire Bill Ackman on US Banking Crisis: ‘I Fear We Are Heading for a Train Wreck’
26.3.2023
Billionaire Bill Ackman has warned that the U.S. economy is “heading for a train wreck” if the government allows the current banking crisis to continue. “Trust and confidence are earned over many years, but can be wiped out in a few days,” he said. “Hopefully,...
What is fiscal policy, and why does it matter?
25.3.2023
Fiscal policy shapes economies through government spending, taxation and borrowing