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14.12 / 21:17

Government Stablecoin Congress 'DeFi is the most dangerous part of the crypto world,' says Senator Elizabeth Warren

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren did not hold back in her criticism of decentralized finance, expressing concern about how a run on stablecoins would affect the average investor.

14.12 / 18:15

Blockchain Gaming MGA Entertainment and Ioconic launch L.O.L. Surprise NFT platform in 20,000 retail stores worldwide

Toy company MGA entertainment announced Tuesday that the first NFT-based cards for the L.O.L. Surprise trading card game are now available for purchase.

13.12 / 23:55

regulation SEC Sec Chair regulatory SEC chair's regulatory agenda fails to include clarity on crypto, says Hester Peirce

Hester Peirce, a commissioner for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission known by many in the space as Crypto Mom, is pushing back against the regulatory body’s agenda for not including clarification on digital assets.

12.12 / 21:31

business Adoption Investments Matt Zhang on a mission to reinvent crypto for institutional investors

Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is increasing as the space continues to mature. A survey released on Dec.

12.12 / 00:25

Government Blockchain Bitcoin compliance From NFTs to CBDCs, crypto must tackle compliance before regulators do

Each year that we get a little further away from Satoshi Nakomoto’s whitepaper, crypto becomes more popular than ever, breaking more barriers — not just in sheer enthusiasm, but in mainstream acceptance. From nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to the Metaverse, 2021 was the year of crypto, even following a decade where just about every other year could make the same claim.

11.12 / 22:23

Blockchain Technology Bitcoin Future play Enterprise blockchain to play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable future

Bitcoin (BTC) is often used to criticize all blockchain-based projects. This is understandable since Bitcoin was the first project to use a blockchain, is arguably the most recognizable and is the largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

11.12 / 13:17

Law Stablecoin Bitcoin Virtual assets guidance FATF guidance on virtual assets: NFTs win, DeFi loses, rest remains unchanged

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its long-awaited guidance on virtual assets, laying out standards that have the potential to reshape the crypto industry in the United States and around the world. The guidance addresses one of the most important challenges for the crypto industry: To convince regulators, legislators and the public that it does not facilitate money laundering.

11.12 / 08:07

Government Bitcoin Reelected Miami mayor to take 401k retirement savings partly in Bitcoin

The long-standing mayor of Miami Francis Suarez has now announced plans to take a part of his 401(k) payout in Bitcoin (BTC) just a month after he started receiving salary in BTC.

10.12 / 19:45

Government ETF Bitcoin Crypto Investment Products Point of no return? Crypto investment products could be key to mass adoption

The first Bitcoin (BTC) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) was launched in the United States back on October 19, 2021. Since then, a number of other cryptocurrency investment products have been launched in various markets.

10.12 / 16:53

Government Law Bitcoin recovery inflation data Crypto market eyes recovery ahead of key US inflation data release

Growing inflation has become a mounting concern for nations around the world, especially the United States.

10.12 / 12:43

Adoption Bitcoin Florida governor's budget proposal wants to let residents pay fees in crypto

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially proposed the state government to allow businesses to pay state fees with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).

09.12 / 19:22

Government Congress Bitcoin lawmaker US lawmaker purchases exposure to Bitcoin through Grayscale shares

Illinois Representative Marie Newman has disclosed she purchased up to $50,000 in exposure to crypto through shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

09.12 / 16:21

Facebook Stablecoin WhatsApp testing WhatsApp starts testing currency payments with Meta’s Novi wallet

Despite some senators in the United States opposing Meta launching its digital currency products, the development of the social media giant’s digital wallet, Novi, continues apace.

09.12 / 14:55

Binance regulation coinbase Coinbase users launch online refund campaign following GYEN troubles

Coinbase has come under fire recently following a technology snafu that reportedly resulted in the company closing many of its customer's accounts.

08.12 / 23:27

Facebook Government regulation hearing Discussion on crypto and major tech firms combine in hearing over decentralization of digital ecosystem

Blaine Luetkemeyer, a House representative from Missouri, revisited the issue of major companies exerting control over vast swaths of the internet, something he expressed concerns about encroaching in the crypto space.

08.12 / 18:57

Government regulation Congress hearing regulatory Crypto CEOs request Congress provide regulatory clarity at hearing on digital assets

The House Committee on Financial Services heard from several chief executive officers at major crypto firms in the United States, some of whom seemed to present a united front in urging lawmakers to provide a clear regulatory framework for crypto.

08.12 / 01:24

Government regulation CIA Agency CIA director says agency currently has 'a number of different projects' focused on crypto

Current director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns said his predecessor at the government agency initiated projects focused on gathering intelligence on cryptocurrency.

07.12 / 19:07

Government Investments Bitcoin lawmakers US lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says US lawmakers shouldn't hold crypto to 'remain impartial'

Democratic lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Monday that she avoids any and all investments which could potentially represent a conflict of interest, including crypto — and believes her fellow lawmakers should do the same.

07.12 / 17:05

Ethereum Survey Bitcoin NOT Survey says crypto popular holiday gift for Americans — NFTs not so much

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ether (ETH) are set to become the gift of choice for people of the United States, a new study by crypto lending firm BlockFi revealed.

07.12 / 12:05

Blockchain white house Bitcoin Crypto tumblers, exchanges under microscope as DOJ launches new task force

The White House, under the Biden-Harris administration, introduced a five-pillar strategy to counter corruption as a part of the core United States national security interest. The strategy involves establishing a new task force to address potential illicit activities on crypto exchanges and other services that can serve as avenues for money laundering.

07.12 / 08:39

NATO What can we expect from Biden-Putin talks over Ukraine tensions?

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to hold a highly anticipated video meeting on Tuesday amid escalating tensions over Ukraine.

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