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US lawmakers meet with crypto advocates in DC roundtable

[Jul 10 1:54 PM] Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, attended the roundtable in her personal capacity amid reports the US president was considering changing his position on crypto.

Chamber of Progress says Biden can ‘still win’ on crypto against Trump

[Jul 9 12:20 PM] According to the advocacy group, the US president still has an opportunity to counter Donald Trump’s “change of heart on cryptocurrency” by supporting regulation.

UK crypto advocates call for consistent policy after Labour landslide

[Jul 5 10:51 AM] At least one industry leader suggested that crypto policy in the United Kingdom would be “business as usual” despite the change in government.

UK exit poll suggests Labour Party victory, next PM Keir Starmer

[Jul 4 3:08 PM] According to a BBC exit poll after a July 4 general election, Labour was set to oust the Conservatives for the first time in 14 years.

Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and more filed SEC warnings that AI could ruin business

[Jul 4 12:23 PM] The reasons ranged from cannibalizing their own businesses to releasing potentially inferior products.

South Korean government to launch crypto transaction monitoring system

[Jul 4 10:37 AM] Crypto exchanges subject to a new South Korean law have implemented a system allowing authorities to receive reports on suspicious transactions.

Are politicians using crypto to influence the US elections?

[Jul 4 9:04 AM] In a fraught election year, crypto-user demographics are aligning with those of highly sought “swing voters,” says a TCU researcher.

Justin Sun offers to buy German gov’ts $2.3B Bitcoin stack to minimize market impact

[Jul 4 6:08 AM] The government-linked wallet has been steadily selling its holdings, threatening to create continued Bitcoin selling pressure.

DOJ Selects Coinbase to Provide Crypto Services to US Marshals Service

[Jul 2 3:21 PM] The Department of Justice (DOJ)’s U.S. Marshals Service has selected crypto exchange Coinbase to provide crypto custody and trading services. The U.S. government’s contract, valued at over $32 million, aims to streamline the management…

Experts say latest SCOTUS opinions will limit SEC power over crypto

[Jul 1 2:00 PM] The conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with two majority opinions that could have lasting implications for federal agencies to enforce laws.

Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service

[Jul 1 9:20 AM] The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets.

German Government Moves Millions More in Bitcoin to Exchanges

[Jul 1 3:46 AM] The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) on Monday transferred an additional 1,500 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $95 million, to multiple crypto exchanges, including Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Kraken. JUST IN: German Government sends another…

Julian Assange Bitcoin donation shows how crypto can support transparency

[Jun 28 8:00 AM] The Bitcoin community came to Julian Assange’s aid, helping ensure the WikiLeaks founders’ safe and debt-free return to Australia.

US politicians who may be spinning the news with crypto

[Jun 25 3:45 PM] Donald Trump seems to have doubled down on digital assets after he was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York.

Is Biden shifting strategy on digital assets ahead of Trump debate?

[Jun 21 1:24 PM] Though Donald Trump began accepting Bitcoin for his 2024 campaign, he often criticized cryptocurrencies while in office.

SEC drops Ethereum investigation to avoid ‘embarrassing’ court case

[Jun 20 8:03 AM] Gary Gensler’s SEC has halted its investigation into whether Ether is a security. What could have motivated the SEC withdrawal, and is the fight over?

Canada lacks engagement from lawmakers on crypto — Coinbase exec

[Jun 18 3:00 PM] The Canada country director for Coinbase said local regulators were “much more collaborative” with the industry than their U.S. counterparts, but politicians were falling short.

Donald Trump wants US to rule Bitcoin mining industry

[Jun 14 7:30 AM] U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump wants the future of Bitcoin to be red, white and blue.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Warns Against Government Overregulation

[Jun 13 5:16 PM] Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed concern that excessive government expansion leads to more regulators than participants, negatively impacting the system. Musk acknowledged the need for regulators but stressed they should not outnumber players. He…

President Biden announces picks for SEC, FDIC and Treasury leadership

[Jun 13 12:25 PM] CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero could replace Martin Gruenberg after allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC.

Stablecoin act gives Congress alternative to overriding Biden’s SAB 121 veto

[Jun 12 7:30 AM] President Joe Biden’s veto of the SAB 121 repeal was a blow for the crypto community. Can the U.S. Congress override the veto with broad bipartisan support?

Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy

[Jun 10 5:11 AM] Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy.

US elections are a ‘huge variable’ for Solana ETF approval

[Jun 7 7:50 AM] The approval of spot Ether ETFs has opened Pandora’s box for another altcoin ETF. Solana, XRP, Chainlink or Dogecoin could be next, but is the crypto market overly optimistic?

FIT21 bill a ‘watershed moment’ for crypto despite CFTC-SEC friction

[Jun 3 7:15 AM] FIT21 is the first bipartisan legislation of its kind to pass in either chamber of Congress, but is its dual-agency model workable?

US Navy launches ‘PARANOID’ blockchain security tech to private sector

[Jun 2 2:35 PM] The government seeks a collaboration to research and develop the technology further.

UK election on July 4: What would Labour Party win mean for crypto?

[May 22 1:16 PM] While nothing is assured in politics, the Labour Party has a commanding lead in the polls just six weeks away from the general election.

Rally or dud: What to expect if spot Ether ETFs are approved

[May 22 9:33 AM] Market observers are conflicted over what could happen following SEC approval of a spot Ether ETF.

Ether security debate continues as SEC ETF decision deadline looms

[May 22 7:28 AM] The SEC’s decision on VanEck’s spot Ether ETF application is due by May 23, and experts believe the recent debate over Ether’s status as a security could hamper its chances.

US lawmaker addresses House before FIT21 vote: Bill ‘will stop another FTX’

[May 21 12:51 PM] Representative Wiley Nickel called on Democrats and Republicans to support the bill to stop the SEC from “turning cryptocurrency regulation into a political football.”

US House to vote on FIT21 bill before holiday weekend

[May 20 12:12 PM] The legislation, passed out of committee in July 2023, would clarify how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission handle crypto.