In this case, the European Central Bank (ECB) is calling for a reconsideration of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This regulatory framework directly regulates the use of cryptocurrency in Europe. This request would come just months after the adoption of MiCA. This is largely motivated by fears that...
Zone is pushing for the development of a “regulated blockchain,” akin to Ethereum, with government-backed regulators in control. This initiative is designed to pair the security, transparency, and programmability of blockchain technology with the benefits of real-time, on-chain regulation. Zone’s vision is that with the advent of regulated blockchains a...
Stablecoins—digital currencies tied to real-world currencies or assets, such as the U.S. dollar—are quickly developing into a key point of contention on Capitol Hill. The $230 billion stablecoin industry would benefit greatly from Donald Trump’s promise. His vision for the U.S. would make it the world’s “crypto capital of the...
With no globally agreed upon international unified regulatory body, the current state cryptocurrency is leaving a distinctly divided landscape. This bifurcation would further entrench the Global North/South economic divides. Not everyone is convinced—a few stakeholders have been advocating for a more global regulatory structure. There is increasing worry that this...
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to change, so too do the regulatory frameworks being established in order to govern its use. Meanwhile, in the United States, regulators are taking a different approach to address the challenges and benefits presented by digital assets. The European Union and Singapore are adopting their...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is poised to decrease its involvement in cryptocurrency regulation, signaling a notable shift in the oversight of digital assets in the United States. Other federal agencies and state regulators are beginning to follow suit. They will be entrusted with more responsibility in the cryptocurrency...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a new era of transparency with crypto regulation. This is all happening against the backdrop of increasing calls for regulatory capture in the quickly changing digital asset space. The SEC's recent activities, including hosting several crypto roundtable discussions and panels, signal a...
Oregon’s Attorney General warned Coinbase today, April 18, that it will bring a securities enforcement action against the company. This news was shared directly by Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal on Twitter. This move comes in the wake of a widely reported recent turn by the Securities and Exchange...
Donald Trump and his family have taken their first steps into the cryptocurrency world. They’re already deep into their own NFT, meme coin and blockchain-based gaming explorations. This foray begs many questions though, including financial ethics, regulatory compliance, and the positive or negative influence on investors. The Trump family’s crypto...
Bitstamp, the world’s first and longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, is looking toward a bullish 2025. They’re just getting started, intent on going global, improving the user experience—and staying ahead of regulators. The exchange is well-known for its security and mature industry approach. It aims to continue its integration with Robinhood, grow...
