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US university gets $20M to create new AI institute
22.5.2023
The U.S.-based university Carnegie Mellon received $20 million in federal funding to create a brand new AI institute aimed at shaping public policy
Coinbase establishes advisory council with former US lawmakers
12.5.2023
Former Senator Patrick Toomey, former Representative Tim Ryan, former Representative Sean Patrick Maloney, and others will advise Coinbase on crypto policies
President Biden announces nominations for key positions at Federal Reserve
12.5.2023
Leadership at the Fed will likely have an impact on how the U.S. government handles the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency
Romania harnesses AI for data-driven policy recommendations
12.5.2023
Officials in Romania have created and employed an AI-powered robot to source community concerns and turn the collected data into policy recommendations
OpenAI CEO to testify before Congress alongside ‘AI pause’ advocate and IBM exec
10.5.2023
AI experts from IBM, NYU, and OpenAI will testify before the U.S. Senate on May 16 in a hearing entitled “Oversight of A.I.: Rules for Artificial Intelligence.”
British MP Lisa Cameron is 'not invested personally' in crypto but advocates for regulation
2.5.2023
“I’m an advocate for getting regulation in place that makes the most of the potential of the sector whilst protecting consumers,” said the MP
Putin: US Policies Will Backfire, Russia to Expand Relations With Countries in Eurasia, Africa, Latin America
29.4.2023
Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has slammed the actions of the elites in the U.S. and Europe, stating that they do not always act in the best interest of their own people. “It will backfire on them,” he said. Putin also called for a cohesive response to the West’s economic aggression...
China Warns of Global Financial Instability From US Economic Policies
23.4.2023
China has urged the U.S. and other developed nations to assess the spillover effects of their economic and financial policies. “The economic and financial policies of the U.S. pose the biggest challenge to global financial stability,” according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. China...
Industry leaders and policymakers react to passage of MiCA in EU
20.4.2023
Many lauded the bill’s approval, suggesting that its anticipated passage could leave the United States at a disadvantage for attracting crypto firms and investments
Crypto VC funding hits 2-year low, US firms still favorite: Galaxy Research
13.4.2023
Despite macroeconomic headwinds, a Galaxy Research report says activity could rebound in the second quarter of 2023 following recent crypto price increases
FTX lawyers, creditors slam SBF's petition to get legal fees reimbursed
30.3.2023
The creditor's committee and FTX lawyers have raised several arguments in objecting to Bankman Fried’s request. A hearing date is set for April 12
CFTC continues to explore digital asset policy considerations in MRAC meeting
8.3.2023
Commissioner Kristin Johnson said in prepared remarks that the U.S. digital economy was "witnessing the deployment of Web 3.0"
Nouriel ‘Dr. Doom’ Roubini Warns About Demise of US Dollar
8.2.2023
Nouriel Roubini, an economist known as “Dr. Doom,” has warned about the demise of the U.S. dollar and the rise of a “bipolar” world. Roubini believes that the Chinese renminbi might be a substitute for the dollar, as new technologies like central bank digital currencies...
Here's how Kazakhstan aims to enhance its legacy crypto trading framework
31.1.2023
The Astana Financial Services Authority, a Kazakh regulator, pointed out that the existing framework dates back to 2018 while proposing certain enhancements
New Hampshire gov releases report on blockchain following executive order
19.1.2023
According to the commission, New Hampshire should work towards building a legal framework "for sound development of blockchain technologies and its applications."
Wyre imposes up to a 90% withdrawal limit for all users
8.1.2023
Wyre imposed a daily withdrawal limit on its platform subject, citing “the best interest of our community.”
Financial Stability Board aims to address crypto-related issues following 'failure of FTX'
6.12.2022
Though the board can make recommendations to global policymakers, it largely acts as an advisory body with no enforcement authority
Shiba Inu developer says WEF wants to work with project to 'help shape' metaverse global policy
22.11.2022
Shytoshi Kusama reported Shiba Inu could work alongside Facebook and Decentraland by working on metaverse global policy at the World Economic Forum
IRS prepares for an increase in crypto cases in the upcoming tax season
4.11.2022
The criminal investigation division of the IRS says it is preparing hundreds of crypto-related cases for the upcoming tax season
38% of US voters will consider candidates' position on crypto in midterms: Survey
1.11.2022
Initiated by Grayscale, the survey suggested crypto regulation was a bipartisan issue, with the majority of Democratic and Republican respondents saying they wanted clarity