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US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval

[Aug 15, 2023 1:54 PM] Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May.

Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal

[Jul 12, 2023 10:37 AM] The group raised concerns over Prometheum's changing position on crypto regulatory clarity and under what circumstances the firm obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license.

Shakeup at Polygon Labs: President will step down and chief legal officer will become CEO

[Jul 7, 2023 12:50 PM] The change in leadership came as the platform has been preparing a set of upgrades branded “Polygon 2.0”.

Economist Steve Hanke Warns of an ‘Ugly’ Recession Looming and Accuses Federal Reserve of Directionless Policies

[Jun 17, 2023 3:30 PM] Steve Hanke, an economist and professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, as well as a former member of Ronald Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors, recently expressed his belief that the U.S. Federal Reserve is lacking…

Pakistan aims to produce 1 million AI-trained IT graduates by 2027

[May 24, 2023 12:44 AM] The policy framework showcases Pakistan’s willingness to integrate AI for public and national betterment. The country has set 15 targets with timelines ranging from 2023 to 2028.

US university gets $20M to create new AI institute

[May 22, 2023 8:06 AM] 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

[May 12, 2023 2:03 PM] 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

[May 12, 2023 11:20 AM] 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

[May 12, 2023 5:25 AM] 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

[May 10, 2023 3:00 PM] 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

[May 2, 2023 8:11 AM] “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.

Industry leaders and policymakers react to passage of MiCA in EU

[Apr 20, 2023 12:43 PM] 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.

CFTC continues to explore digital asset policy considerations in MRAC meeting

[Mar 8, 2023 12:35 PM] Commissioner Kristin Johnson said in prepared remarks that the U.S. digital economy was "witnessing the deployment of Web 3.0".

Opensea Drops Fees to Zero and Announces New Creator Earnings Model in Response to Shifting NFT Landscape

[Feb 18, 2023 11:30 AM] The largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Opensea, has announced major changes to its fee structure and policies in response to a shift in the NFT ecosystem. The company detailed that it will drop fees to zero for a limited time and…

Here's how Kazakhstan aims to enhance its legacy crypto trading framework

[Jan 31, 2023 3:46 AM] 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

[Jan 19, 2023 4:15 PM] According to the commission, New Hampshire should work toward building a legal framework “for sound development of blockchain technologies and its applications.”

Wyre imposes up to a 90% withdrawal limit for all users

[Jan 8, 2023 2:50 AM] 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'

[Dec 6, 2022 12:30 PM] 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

[Nov 22, 2022 3:53 PM] Shytoshi Kusama reported Shiba Inu could work alongside Facebook and Decentraland by working on metaverse global policy at the World Economic Forum.