Donald Trump speeding into the crypto lane now has all the makings of a not-so-subtle, last ditch effort to grab votes. He's saying all the right things, promising a crypto-friendly environment, but forgive me if I don't exactly rush out to buy a "Trump Coin" just yet. Words are cheap....
The US isn't just behind in the global crypto race; it's actively handicapping itself at the starting line. What we’re seeing now is a classic case of a self-inflicted wound. Worst of all, it would put at risk America’s competitive edge in the next wave of technological innovation. Forget about...
Vietnam recently adopted the Law on Digital Technology Industry. This would make it the first country in the world to adopt comprehensive, standalone legislation targeting the entire digital technology sector. This epochal law requires robust oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with international standards. It seeks to ensure that Vietnam will...
As this blog has discussed many times, cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is in constant flux. The crypto community was recently abuzz over the possible appointment of former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to a key WH regulatory post. Quintenz, as you likely know, is a tech-first, pro-innovation Commissioner. His...
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...
Time to move, or the US will lose the blockchain race. The problem is deeper than bureaucratic red tape and technological complexity. It's something far more insidious: a dangerous complacency fueled by a fundamental misunderstanding of the stakes. We're not just talking about a new technology; we're talking about the...
US lawmakers are already circling, pens drawn, eager to write fresh crypto regulations. Their professed goal? Protecting consumers, eliminating criminal behavior, and establishing rule of law in the Wild West of digital assets. Sounds responsible, right? Think again. What if I said that despite good intentions, these efforts could actually...
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 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...
Now it is the turn of the UK Treasury to announce its plans to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Their goal is to fold this new sector into the traditional banking regulatory framework. These blueprints include regulations on stablecoin issuance, as well as policies to curb market manipulation.The UK intends to...
