The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a waiver that removes Ripple’s “bad actor” disqualification. This makes private fundraising substantially easier for Ripple.… Continue reading
Ukraine Crypto Bill: Crucial August Review Set to Shape Digital Asset Future
Exciting developments are on the horizon for the digital asset landscape in Eastern Europe! Ukraine is taking a significant step forward, with its parliament poised… Continue reading
BlackRock Rules Out XRP ETF Filing Despite Ripple Lawsuit End
BlackRock has stated it will not file for an XRP or Solana ETF. This announcement was made after Ripple’s prolonged legal battle with the U.S.… Continue reading
Trump Removes IRS Commissioner, Pro Crypto Scott Bessent to Serve as Acting Head
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly intends to remove Billy Long as the IRS Commissioner. In his stead, the president will nominate pro-crypto Scott Bessent, who… Continue reading
The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict
A 12-person jury, including a member who celebrated her 90th birthday, deliberated this week in the complex case of Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash.… Continue reading
SEC Drops Ripple Appeal Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation — But Uncertainty Remains
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple jointly dropping their appeals shows a big shift in how U.S. regulators handle crypto from now… Continue reading
Pierre Poilievre Reaffirms Stance Against Canadian CBDC
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre once again slammed plans by the Bank of Canada to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a… Continue reading
India Launches Major Crackdown on Crypto Traders Over Undisclosed Income
In a major enforcement action, India’s Income Tax Department has sent out thousands of notices to crypto traders who failed to disclose their transactions in… Continue reading
Dubai and UAE move to align crypto frameworks under new partnership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step toward harmonizing its approach to crypto regulation. The country’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and… Continue reading
Hong Kong’s stablecoin KYC rules leaves industry observers concerned
Bo Tang, head and assistant director at HKUST, believes that Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill’s strict customer identification requirements could hinder the adoption of those currency-backed… Continue reading