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Senate Approves Stablecoin Regulations Amid Trump Conflict Concerns

Senate Approves Stablecoin Regulations Amid Trump Conflict Concerns

• Regulation

The Senate has passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, also known as the GENIUS Act, a bill designed to regulate stablecoins. This kind of cryptocurrency is usually backed one-to-one by the U.S. dollar. Among the bill’s many provisions are efforts to set up guardrails and...

SEC Chair Vows to Overhaul Crypto Regulations, End "Regulation by Enforcement"

SEC Chair Vows to Overhaul Crypto Regulations, End "Regulation by Enforcement"

• Regulation

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has promised to make the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation radically different. He guarantees that he will transition to formal policymaking rather than use ad-hoc enforcement actions. Atkins’ stated priorities as Chairman include encouraging innovation and protecting investors. He provides a rhetorical echo of President Donald...

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

• Commentary

What new SEC Chair Paul Atkins has in mind is nothing short of a revolution – a simple yet bold US crypto asset policy modernization. His commitment? To stop regulation by enforcement and bring in an age of clear, observable rulemaking. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Almost as good feeling...

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Atkins Vows End to 'Regulation by Enforcement'

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Atkins Vows End to 'Regulation by Enforcement'

• Facts

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been under fire for its regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency space. Critics call its approach to enforcement “regulation by enforcement.” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, better known as “Crypto Mom,” has been calling for a more sensible and visionary regulatory approach. She is not...

UK Crypto Rules Incoming: FCA Seeks Your Input!

UK Crypto Rules Incoming: FCA Seeks Your Input!

• Facts

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently consulting with the public so as to inform their future regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms. This is a crucial opportunity for individuals and businesses involved in the crypto space to shape the regulatory landscape and influence how these innovative technologies are governed...

SEC Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

SEC Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

• Commentary

The SEC dropped its appeal against Ripple? Color me skeptical. I mean, I know Ripple’s CLO is uncorking the champagne and declaring it a day of victory, but why? Or is the SEC making a smart tactical withdrawal? Perhaps they are pulling back, retrenching and remobilizing to come at them...

UK's Crypto Future at Risk Amidst Regulatory Concerns

UK's Crypto Future at Risk Amidst Regulatory Concerns

• Regulation

FinTech executives are warning that the U.K. risks falling behind in the burgeoning crypto industry due to its cautious regulatory approach. While the U.S. embraces a more pro-crypto stance under President Donald Trump, and other countries actively pursue industry-friendly reforms, the U.K. is perceived to be prioritizing safety over innovation,...

SEC Commissioner Urges Clear Crypto Rules Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

SEC Commissioner Urges Clear Crypto Rules Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

• Regulation

First, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce raised alarm around the lack of clarity in existing crypto regulation in the US. Peirce recommended that the SEC issue clear rules around custodianship and classifications of assets for crypto assets. How else are we to find long-term and protect growth of the U.S. crypto...

Top 4 Cryptos Set to Explode in 2025: Are You Ready?

Top 4 Cryptos Set to Explode in 2025: Are You Ready?

• Facts

The crypto market is a wild beast, perhaps the most lucrative in terms of potential eye watering gains but among the deadliest. Attracting a community is the first step to any cryptocurrency making giant strides in the years to come. Through looking at existing trends, unique pioneering projects, and a...

CFPB Expected to Scale Back Cryptocurrency Oversight Amid Regulatory Shift

CFPB Expected to Scale Back Cryptocurrency Oversight Amid Regulatory Shift

• Regulation

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...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...