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French Hill to chair House Financial Services Committee in 2025
[Dec 12 9:53 PM] Pro-crypto Arkansas Representative French Hill has taken leadership of the House committee crucial to molding crypto policy in Donald Trump’s administration.
Interest groups call on US Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC
[Dec 12 9:26 PM] A letter sent to the Senate signed by more than 40 organizations suggested that Donald Trump might not abide by tradition and nominate Democrats to the SEC at all.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill to establish strategic Bitcoin reserve
[Dec 12 7:41 PM] The draft legislation suggested that Texas residents could fund the Bitcoin reserve through voluntary donations.
Coinbase prepares to delist Tether’s USDT stablecoin in Europe
[Dec 12 2:13 PM] Coinbase said it will assess reenabling services for stablecoins that achieve MiCA compliance at a later date.
Sherrod Brown’s final committee message includes a crypto warning
[Dec 11 9:58 PM] In likely his last committee hearing before leaving office in January, the Ohio senator suggested a looser approach to digital assets could only benefit the “corporate elite.”
FTX debtors recover $14M in political donations
[Dec 11 8:09 PM] A bankruptcy court filing showed FTX’s debtors reached settlements with political action committees and state-level Democratic parties over political contributions.
US Dems choose leadership for committees crucial to crypto policy
[Dec 11 5:03 PM] Republican lawmakers are also expected to choose leadership roles for Senate and House committees soon.
Nevada adds blockchain security in wake of fake electors fiasco
[Dec 10 8:54 PM] The announcement’s timing is noteworthy, with the 2024 US presidential race having finished a month prior.
NY regulator approves Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin — Brad Garlinghouse
[Dec 10 8:36 PM] The Ripple CEO said the RLUSD listing would “be live soon” on exchanges after the New York Department of Financial Services approved the stablecoin.
Dark money group tied to crypto tries to quash SEC nomination vote
[Dec 10 7:34 PM] The Cedar Innovation Foundation launched an attack ad ahead of a congressional committee vote on Caroline Crenshaw's renomination as an SEC commissioner.
Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve
[Dec 10 5:16 PM] The company’s board opposed the resolution, citing Bitcoin’s purported volatility as a negative factor.
Judge cancels ex-Celsius exec sentencing after Alex Mashinsky plea deal
[Dec 10 4:37 PM] Former Celsius chief revenue officer Roni Cohen-Pavon pleaded guilty to US criminal charges in 2023 and has been allowed to travel to Israel on bail.
Changpeng Zhao says it’s ‘inevitable’ for China to build a BTC reserve
[Dec 9 7:00 PM] The former Binance CEO said that the Chinese government’s lack of transparency overall made it difficult to predict any crypto policies.
Ripple CEO criticizes 60 Minutes for not including info on XRP ruling
[Dec 9 4:33 PM] The Dec. 8 segment on the news program featuring Brad Garlinghouse did not mention that a federal judge ruled XRP was not a security in specific cases.
CoinDCX’s BitOasis receives full crypto license in Dubai
[Dec 9 8:50 AM] BitOasis received a full VASP license, marking the final step in its VARA licensing process and allowing it to offer a full range of crypto trading services.
Ripple Execs Rally Behind Trump’s SEC Nominee: The Dawn of Crypto Freedom Is Here
[Dec 9 1:30 AM] Ripple executives praised potential SEC leadership changes, signaling hope for a crypto-friendly shift that ends restrictive policies and fosters innovation and economic growth. Ripple Hails SEC Shake-Up: Common Sense Returns to Crypto Regulation…
Paul Atkins to the Rescue: Crypto-Focused VCs Cheer Trump’s SEC Appointment
Crypto Money Laundering: Aussie Agency to Target Crypto ATM Providers
[Dec 8 11:30 AM] Australia’s financial intelligence agency has said it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers to combat money laundering and scams. Task Force Targets Crypto ATMs The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)…
Hong Kong Considers Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
[Dec 7 8:30 AM] This framework will provide the legal foundation for stablecoin regulation in Hong Kong. Regulation for Stablecoins Hong Kong is taking another bold step in its aspiration to establish itself as a global hub for digital assets. The city’s financial…
Ripple Applauds White House Crypto Czar: Is Regulatory Clarity Finally Here?
End of Crypto Crackdowns? Lawmaker Says ‘Regulation by Enforcement Is Over’
[Dec 7 2:30 AM] A top lawmaker says the U.S. is shifting from “regulation by enforcement” to clear oversight, with new leadership poised to boost cryptocurrency and AI innovation. A New Era for Crypto and AI Regulation U.S. House Financial Services Committee…
Czech gov’t moves to exempt crypto held for 3+ years from being taxed
[Dec 6 9:59 PM] The prime minister said Czech residents would not have to report crypto transactions under $4,200 per year or pay taxes for selling digital assets held for more than three years.
Trump’s BTC reserve plan would be a ‘bad deal‘ — Ex-NY Fed president
[Dec 6 7:43 PM] Bill Dudley joined others in suggesting the only purpose of a US government Bitcoin reserve would be to reward Trump’s crypto supporters.
FDIC asked banks to ‘pause’ crypto activities — Court docs
[Dec 6 4:40 PM] Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal claimed the letters provided evidence that an alleged US government attempt to debank firms “wasn’t just some crypto conspiracy theory.”
Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT secures Bermuda license
[Dec 6 12:00 PM] CeFi and DeFi ecosystems don't need to be divided as regulation is well-positioned to help DEXs improve universal standards, the GRVT CEO said.
Trump’s crypto czar is Solana bull and Multicoin Capital investor
[Dec 6 10:59 AM] US “crypto czar” selection David Sacks is bullish on Solana and is among investors of SOL-related investment firm Multicoin Capital.
Gary Gensler Quietly Sets Aggressive Crypto Crackdown in Motion Before Leaving, Warns Former SEC Official
[Dec 6 2:20 AM] SEC Chair Gary Gensler is orchestrating a last-minute push to cement aggressive crypto enforcement, with secret promotions signaling a looming regulatory crackdown despite leadership changes. Former SEC Official Warns of Crypto Crackdown Despite…
Crypto industry execs approve of Trump’s pick to lead SEC
[Dec 5 9:45 PM] Executives from Bitwise, Ripple, and Coinbase voiced their support for former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency after Gary Gensler’s departure.
Circle Commits to Updated Canadian Stablecoin Regulatory Requirements
[Dec 5 7:30 AM] The updated rules were introduced last year and outline several requirements for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers. USDC Issuer Circle Claims It Was First to Comply With Canada’s Interim Listing Rules Stablecoin issuer Circle, whose flagship…