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Crypto bills could be delayed as many prepare for US gov't shutdown

[Sep 25, 2023 3:54 PM] Bills focused on crypto regulation, market structure, and stablecoins could all be put on hold if U.S. lawmakers don't reach a decision on government spending by Sept. 30.

Binance exit aftershock: Can one resignation tip the crypto trust scales?

[Sep 25, 2023 7:01 AM] The announcement of yet another top figure departing Binance coincided with an increased outflow of funds from the crypto platform. But can one executive resignation really have such an impact?

Redefining Money: America’s digital currency dilemma

[Sep 21, 2023 7:22 AM] As the United States House Financial Services Committee looks to further impede the introduction of a digital dollar, where does this resistance to a CBDC stem from?

Signal hints at leaving UK market following passage of online safety bill

[Sep 20, 2023 11:00 AM] Critics of the U.K. Online Safety Bill had pushed for amendments prior to passage, claiming the legislation could allow authorities a backdoor for end-to-end encryption services.

Interest rate hikes may pause very soon — Here’s why

[Sep 19, 2023 1:00 PM] This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent price action and the upcoming FOMC meeting, where some speculate interest rates might be paused.

Indian state governments spur blockchain adoption in public administration

[Sep 19, 2023 7:44 AM] Numerous initiatives by local and state governments in India — from data management systems to verifiable certificate issuances — currently use blockchain technology.

What a US government shutdown would do to Bitcoin

[Sep 15, 2023 1:00 PM] Marcel Pechman explains the myth of excess cash in U.S. households and the lack of sufficient savings, and how a U.S. government shutdown could impact Bitcoin.

Five AI trends to look forward to in 2023 and beyond

[Sep 15, 2023 7:01 AM] From the growth of AI assistants to the rise of generative AI, here are some key trends that are expected to grow over the coming years.

EU announces initiative to fast-track supercomputer access for AI startups

[Sep 14, 2023 11:00 AM] European Union President Ursula von der Leyen also called for a global AI governance body during the 2023 State of the Union address.

Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?

[Sep 14, 2023 6:45 AM] The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming.

Gary Gensler confirms SEC’s use of AI for financial surveillance

[Sep 12, 2023 2:00 PM] The chair’s comments came in response to a query from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto during a Senate oversight hearing.

Blockchain Association responds to US lawmakers’ request for crypto tax guidance

[Sep 8, 2023 1:03 PM] Lawmakers with the U.S. Senate Financial Services Committee announced in July they would be accepting suggestions on how to tax crypto until Sept. 8.

House committee will reopen discussions on digital dollar in Sept. 14 hearing

[Sep 7, 2023 1:50 PM] Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14.

Ron DeSantis’ falling polls: Could crypto lose its candidate?

[Sep 7, 2023 7:01 AM] The politician faces harsh competition from pro-crypto candidates of all sorts, with his already shaky popularity in the polls declining.

US Senate confirms Philip Jefferson as Federal Reserve vice chair

[Sep 6, 2023 10:57 AM] Philip Jefferson, who has been serving as a Fed governor since 2022, will take on the No. 2 role under Chair Jerome Powell at the central bank until 2036.

Former MAS chair who called crypto 'highly risky' wins Singapore's presidential race

[Sep 4, 2023 9:49 AM] Tharman Shanmugaratnam has served as Singapore's finance minister and the head of the country's financial regulator during his time in government.

Australian lawmakers send back crypto bill by Andrew Bragg

[Sep 4, 2023 7:38 AM] Introduced in March 2023, Australia’s bill on digital asset market regulation has faced a series of report delays by the Senate, and it's now been sent back for amendments.

Bitcoin ETF applications: Who is filing and when the SEC may decide

[Sep 4, 2023 7:29 AM] Despite BlackRock’s application for a Bitcoin spot ETF, its approval remains uncertain, with the SEC favoring another futures-based Ether ETF.

Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility

[Sep 1, 2023 1:03 PM] A proposed contact with the Kentucky Power Company would have allowed Ebon International to receive a discounted rate for service at its crypto mining facility over a decade.

Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is 'inevitable' despite delays

[Sep 1, 2023 11:01 AM] The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny, or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from 7 major firms.

Court Ruling in Favor of Grayscale Clears Path for Bitcoin Innovation in US: Vivek Ramaswamy

[Aug 31, 2023 5:30 PM] Grayscale’s court win over the U.S. securities regulator will help keep crypto innovation in America, Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is convinced. While praising the “strong decision,” Ramaswamy also commented that the case should�

US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence

[Aug 30, 2023 11:00 AM] The inquiry seeks information and comments on issues related to the content AI produces and how policymakers should treat AI that imitates or mimics human artists.

South Korean parliament rejects motion to expel lawmaker over crypto scandal

[Aug 30, 2023 4:22 AM] South Korean lawmaker and Wemix investor Kim Nam-kuk will stay in the parliament after a 3–3 vote in the expulsion motion.

Google Cloud to digitize El Salvador's governance, healthcare and education

[Aug 30, 2023 3:33 AM] Google Cloud and the government of El Salvador have entered into a 7-year partnership to digitize the country’s infrastructure in various sectors.

Multichain $1.5B hack investigation, Shibarium eyes relaunch, Base, Optimism join hands: Finance Redefined

[Aug 25, 2023 1:25 PM] Top-100 DeFi tokens had another mixed week, with most of the tokens trading in a similar range as last week with minor price fluctuation.

Is the SEC a bad cop? CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger breaks down crypto regulation in the US

[Aug 24, 2023 9:30 AM] Weisberger believes the structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to change but that politicians are reluctant to do so because of their power within the current state of affairs.

UK considers blanket ban on crypto investment cold calls

[Aug 24, 2023 2:24 AM] The U.K. Treasury has released a consultation paper to understand the grassroots-level impact of a blanket ban on cold calls related to financial services and products.

Thailand’s next prime minister Srettha Thavisin has crypto history

[Aug 23, 2023 8:44 AM] Thavisin was once CEO of Sansiri, one of Thailand’s largest real estate firms, known for backing crypto projects like XSpring.

UK to spend $130M on AI chips amid scramble to buy up computing power

[Aug 20, 2023 8:42 PM] The chips will be used to set up an AI resource as a recent report said 20% of firms can’t get enough computing power for AI.

China facing deflation may be bad news for Bitcoin

[Aug 19, 2023 10:00 AM] Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman breaks down the Federal Reserve balance sheet and explains why China’s deflation can negatively impact Bitcoin.