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Bitcoin’s many deaths: Is crypto market past ‘point of no return?’

[Dec 8, 2023 8:01 AM] Bitcoin has been declared dead more times than you’d think amid downswings in the market, but it’s always managed to bounce back.

AI regulations in global focus as EU approaches regulation deal

[Dec 7, 2023 3:55 AM] Concerns over potential misuse of AI have prompted the U.S., U.K., China, and the G7 to speed up regulation of the technology, though Europe is already way ahead.

‘If I was the government, I’d close it down’ — Chase CEO on crypto

[Dec 6, 2023 2:09 PM] Jamie Dimon has previously referred to cryptocurrencies as “decentralized Ponzi schemes” and Bitcoin as a “fraud.”

Crypto-friendly US lawmaker Patrick McHenry won’t seek reelection in 2024

[Dec 5, 2023 12:07 PM] All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the 2024 election, with the future of crypto bills in the House Financial Services Committee uncertain.

Nayib Bukele steps down as El Salvador’s President ahead of re-election bid

[Dec 1, 2023 3:39 PM] Acting President Claudia Rodríguez de Guevara, the first female head of state for El Salvador, took office on Dec. 1 and is expected to serve until June 2024.

Australia tries again to combat ‘future sectors’ crypto scams

[Nov 30, 2023 12:12 AM] The “Proposed Scams Code Framework” consultation paper aims to delegate clear roles and responsibilities to government and private entities when combatting scams.

US deputy treasury secretary calls for additional tools to sanction crypto firms

[Nov 29, 2023 2:10 PM] Wally Adeyemo cited a recent settlement with crypto exchange Binance and sanctions against crypto mixer Sinbad in calling for an expansion of the U.S. Treasury’s authority.

US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties

[Nov 29, 2023 10:22 AM] The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools.

Stakeholder urges swift implementation of Nigeria’s blockchain policy

[Nov 29, 2023 6:17 AM] SiBAN president Obinna Iwuno stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework to accelerate the infusion of blockchain technology into diverse sectors of the economy.

Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption

[Nov 28, 2023 7:48 AM] Is the settlement further indication that the crypto industry’s Wild West era is winding down, with a new epoch marked by regulation and taxation beginning?

Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community

[Nov 23, 2023 7:49 AM] The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope.

US 5th Circuit Court seeks regulation on lawyers’ AI use in legal filings

[Nov 23, 2023 2:50 AM] The suggested regulation would apply to attorneys and litigants without legal representation appearing before the court, obliging them to confirm that filings produced with the help of AI were assessed for precision.

Former Coinbase exec posits blockchain-driven vision of future societies

[Nov 22, 2023 8:02 AM] Attendees of the Network State Conference in Amsterdam believe that a new tomorrow is possible with decentralized technologies.

Binance settles with U.S. government: Timeline of US enforcement actions

[Nov 21, 2023 5:12 PM] U.S. government agencies have spent months, sometimes years, investigating Binance in the lead-up to unsealing an indictment against the exchange.

South Korea’s pension fund bags 280K Coinbase shares: SEC data

[Nov 16, 2023 3:01 AM] South Korea’s National Pension Service, one of the world’s largest pension funds, invested $20 million in Coinbase in Q3 of 2023.

U.S. Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy: 'The Government Is Threatened By Bitcoin'

[Nov 15, 2023 1:34 PM] In a recent interview on the Coin Stories podcast hosted by Natalie Brunell, U.S. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his views on Bitcoin, why the government should leave Bitcoin alone, and the BlackRock spot Bitcoin…

Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary

[Nov 14, 2023 10:30 AM] Under U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith will become the next minister of state in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

UK Cabinet Reshuffle Gives Bim Afolami Responsibility for Crypto, CBDC, Replacing Griffith

[Nov 14, 2023 3:37 AM] His predecessor, Andrew Griffith, will head up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Nigeria and UK foundation launch Code Clubs for digital literacy

[Nov 10, 2023 5:01 AM] Nigeria’s communication ministry said the Code Clubs will introduce young participants to coding and digital technology and encourage them to deploy creative problem-solving in their everyday lives.

Maine state treasurer to focus on handling abandoned cryptocurrency accounts

[Nov 9, 2023 5:29 AM] According to official data available publicly, the state of Maine currently holds over $328 million in unclaimed property.

Can blockchain solutions disrupt US inflation forecasting?

[Nov 8, 2023 8:01 AM] New blockchain-based apps like Truflation could be a “healthy development,” given that gauging inflation is more art than science.

China ‘does not want to miss out’: Community reacts to HK spot Bitcoin ETF news

[Nov 6, 2023 5:16 AM] Despite regulatory clarity, Hong Kong has failed to pick up the pace regarding futures-based cryptocurrency ETFs so far.

NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order

[Nov 2, 2023 3:00 PM] Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.”

Dubai VARA grants 'initial approval' to crypto firm WadzPay

[Nov 2, 2023 7:36 AM] The license allows WadzPay to begin preparing to provide virtual asset services and activities under the VASP License for Transfer and Settlement and Broker/Dealer activities.

Hester Peirce speaks out against LBRY enforcement action: 'The market could have decided'

[Oct 27, 2023 3:41 PM] The SEC commissioner said the regulator’s actions “forced a group of entrepreneurs to abandon what they built,” with LBRY announcing in October it planned to wind down operations.

US lawmakers discuss digital assets and the House gets a new Speaker

[Oct 25, 2023 2:16 PM] With the election of Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress will once again be able to move forward on crypto bills.

Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer ends hours-long speaker campaign: Report

[Oct 24, 2023 3:03 PM] The Minnesota congressman was one of only a few crypto proponents in Congress being considered as a possible speaker of the House by Republican lawmakers.

US Congress remains legislatively paralyzed on crypto bills without a House speaker

[Oct 23, 2023 11:10 AM] Pieces of legislation aimed at establishing clarity on certain crypto policies are unable to move forward with half of the legislative branch of the U.S. government lacking leadership.

Bitcoin price holds $28K range as institutional investor maneuvering boosts sentiment

[Oct 18, 2023 12:58 PM] Comments from institutional investors and amendments to the spot Bitcoin ETF applications could be behind the recent improvement in investor sentiment.

Sam Bankman-Fried goes on trial: A week in review

[Oct 6, 2023 6:08 PM] The trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried started on October 3. Four witnesses explained to jurors how $8 billion in funds from customers went missing.