The United States House of Representatives recently made a significant move by unanimously passing the Financial Technology Protection Act. The bill, introduced by Representative Zach Nunn in April 2023, aims to combat the use of digital platforms for illicit activities and terrorism financing. This legislation was approved on July 22, 2024, highlighting the government’s commitment
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The Digital Chamber recently sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris urging her to adopt a forward-looking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology. The Chamber emphasized the immense potential of these technologies for innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. Despite the support for the industry among key Democratic leaders, there is a public
10x Research recently made a bold statement regarding the potential impact of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. According to the firm, this move would pave the way for former President Donald Trump to secure a “decisive victory” in the November election. They go on to assert that no credible candidate stands
The CEO and founder of DAIM, Brian Korshain, recently expressed strong optimism regarding the potential impact of former President Donald Trump’s support for Bitcoin. Korshain discussed Trump’s rumored plan to make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset for the US government, stating that while it is “possible,” it could be “very difficult to get it done.”
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has recently introduced a new disclosure framework for banks’ crypto exposures, with targeted amendments to its cryptoasset standards. These changes are set to be implemented by January 1, 2026, with the aim of tightening criteria for certain stablecoins to receive preferential regulatory treatment. This initiative, developed over the course
Recently, Hong Kong’s financial regulators wrapped up a consultation period regarding a licensing program initiative for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) providers. The consultation, which came to a close in February, garnered 108 submissions from a variety of stakeholders, ranging from market participants to industry associations and professional organizations. The joint statement made on July 17 by
The world of cryptocurrency and digital assets has witnessed a dramatic surge in lobbying expenditures over the past seven years, according to a recent study conducted by Social Capital Markets. The study found an astonishing 1,386% increase in lobbying spend by crypto companies, skyrocketing from $2.72 million in 2017 to a staggering $40.42 million in
Cryptocurrency giants like Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) have taken a significant step by sending representatives to the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC). This move showcases their commitment to engaging with lawmakers from both political parties to advocate for policies that are favorable to the crypto industry. The
South Korean lawmakers have recently put forward a bill to postpone the implementation of crypto gain tax until 2028. The ruling political party expressed concerns about the current negative sentiments surrounding the crypto industry as the primary reason for seeking an extension. They emphasized the fact that with the declining investment sentiment towards virtual assets,
Elon Musk, the CTO and chairman of X, made allegations against the European Commission, stating that they offered an “illegal secret deal” to the social media platform. Musk claimed that the deal involved censoring speech without disclosing it to the public in order to avoid being fined in the EU. He mentioned that other platforms