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Senate Advances GENIUS Act, Aiming to Establish Stablecoin Regulation

Senate Advances GENIUS Act, Aiming to Establish Stablecoin Regulation

• Regulation

The U.S. Senate is making a meaningful step toward addressing the regulation of stablecoins with the advancement of the GENIUS Act. This legislation represents a key opportunity to help set the right crypto regulatory framework to foster innovation and protect consumers. It establishes a strong global precedent on the oversight...

Crypto Optimism Soars: Is a Stablecoin Revolution Imminent?

Crypto Optimism Soars: Is a Stablecoin Revolution Imminent?

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There is a lot of excited chatter in the crypto space as optimism returns. Growing stablecoin adoption, growing bipartisan support in government, and the hope brought by clearer regulatory frameworks are fueling this optimism. This rush of positive sentiment is a strong signal that digital assets are becoming widely accepted....

Trump's USD1 Stablecoin: Asia's Embrace, EU's Loss?

Trump's USD1 Stablecoin: Asia's Embrace, EU's Loss?

• Commentary

Southeast Asia's crypto scene is buzzing. Now picture those same creative marketplaces in the Philippines, vibrant hubs of digital art NFTs being exchanged through crypto. Imagine Vietnamese Gen Z individuals using cryptocurrency to take advantage of international investment opportunities or Indonesian entrepreneurs funding their businesses through DeFi loans. It’s a...

USD1 Stablecoin Faces Regulatory Hurdles Amidst Trump's Involvement

USD1 Stablecoin Faces Regulatory Hurdles Amidst Trump's Involvement

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World Liberty Financial's (WLF) recent unveiling of its USD1 stablecoin has sparked considerable discussion and raised regulatory questions, largely due to former President Donald Trump's connection to the project. That’s a big deal because 127,971,165 tokens are already in circulation. USD1 is on a mission to stake its claim to...

ING's Stablecoin Play: Banking on EU's Crypto Rules?

ING's Stablecoin Play: Banking on EU's Crypto Rules?

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Dutch banking giant ING is making waves in the crypto space with its euro-backed stablecoin initiative. This move, in collaboration with other traditional financial institutions and crypto service providers, signals a significant shift in how established banks are approaching digital assets. After the European Union adopted the groundbreaking Markets in...

MiCA's Trojan Horse? How EU Stablecoin Rules Could Backfire

MiCA's Trojan Horse? How EU Stablecoin Rules Could Backfire

• Commentary

The EU, under the aegis of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, believes it is constructing an impenetrable trust bubble around stablecoins. What if it’s not public transportation but rather creating an elaborate gilded cage. That would stifle innovation and cede the future to the status quo. Have we just...

Banks Explore Stablecoin Opportunities Following MiCA Implementation

Banks Explore Stablecoin Opportunities Following MiCA Implementation

• Regulation

After the adoption of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, European banks have shown increasing interest in stablecoin initiatives. This regulation has opened the door to regulated stablecoin issuance across the European Union (EU).One major example is Societe Generale, which launched its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, to retail investors in...

Stablecoin Scramble: Congress's Hot New Crypto Obsession?

Stablecoin Scramble: Congress's Hot New Crypto Obsession?

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Stablecoins have rapidly emerged as a major theme within the crypto industry. They are bringing the attention of all legislators and FDIC partners to them. These unique digital assets are intentionally created to be stable in value. Typically backed 1:1 by a fiat currency such as the US dollar, these...

Stablecoin Regulation Gains Momentum Amidst Industry Concerns and Political Maneuvering

Stablecoin Regulation Gains Momentum Amidst Industry Concerns and Political Maneuvering

• Regulation

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...

Congress' Stablecoin Obsession: 5 Reasons It's a Disaster Waiting to Happen

Congress' Stablecoin Obsession: 5 Reasons It's a Disaster Waiting to Happen

• Commentary

Why is Congress so laser-focused on stablecoins? At a time when families can barely make ends meet with inflation, and global tensions are flaring, our elected officials are in a hurry to regulate…stablecoins? It’s the equivalent of rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, and quite honestly, it smells like a...

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...