Cryptocurrency is on the cusp of transformative change. The U.S. House of Representatives is in the midst of negotiating new legislation that would more clearly and comprehensively establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Here’s our breakdown of the major provisions included in this draft bill. It takes a close...
The buzz around the House Republicans' draft crypto bill is deafening in the US, but I'm seeing something else entirely – a potential explosion of creative energy in Southeast Asia. Forget Wall Street giants for a minute. Think of the dynamic artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs producing amazing work in ASEAN...
House Republicans have released their own draft bill. This legislation would establish a federal framework for regulating cryptocurrency in the United States. This new proposed legislation is a positive step toward further clarifying an often-misunderstood digital asset market. Second, it will promote responsible innovation and fill current regulatory gaps. As...
House Republicans are pushing their newly-released draft crypto bill as a major inflection point. They argue that it provides long-overdue regulatory clarity to the digital asset space. However, buried underneath its seemingly benevolent provisions is a dangerous loophole. This loophole would by accident kill the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry as...
We stand at a pivotal moment. The groundswell of support for crypto in the new Congress – 250 in the House, 16 in the Senate – isn't just about numbers. It's about opportunity. It's about leveling the playing field for creators, especially those who've been historically marginalized by traditional art...
As a new administration takes office, the cryptocurrency industry is closely monitoring potential policy shifts that could reshape the digital asset landscape. Three key areas are emerging as critical touchstones: the potential creation of a national bitcoin reserve, regulatory clarity between the SEC and CFTC, and the establishment of clear...
The future of the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the United States is uncertain and moving rapidly. Indeed, 2025 already appears on track to be a watershed year for these regulations. With a new administration installed and major appointments to regulatory and oversight bodies in place, the time seems ripe...
As the election dust settles, a wave of pro-crypto sentiment is allegedly sweeping through Washington. Certainly not given that Trump himself has promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet.” Talk is cheap. We need to see action. The actions taken over the next four years...
The SEC is pursuing an aggressive enforcement stance to bring the crypto industry under its regulatory purview. This strategy has sparked controversy and fostered confusion among industry players. The SEC has done a tremendous amount in their ongoing efforts to protect investors and enforce our securities laws. The IRS culture...
The SEC, for most of those in the crypto space, brings to mind something closer to a sense of foreboding, if not outright terror. It’s a harsh, unilateral regulator doggedly seen as holding a hammer that finds every new crypto startup a nail. Imagine if the SEC had a toolkit,...
