The recent introduction of a new bill in the Senate has sparked a debate on strengthening the US Secret Service’s authority to investigate crimes involving cryptocurrencies. Led by bipartisan efforts from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Senator Chuck Grassley, the bill aims to combat transnational cybercriminal activities and address the urgent need for robust measures
Regulation
In a recent interview, Joey Garcia, the Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs and Public Relations at Xapo Bank, shared his invaluable insights on the evolving landscape of digital assets regulation. His journey with Xapo Bank began in 2014 and has since then been marked by significant milestones and challenges in shaping regulatory frameworks for
After the collapse of FTX in 2022, the Bahamas came under global scrutiny for its lacking crypto regulations. The failure of the $32 billion exchange led to questions about the effectiveness of the country’s regulatory framework and deterred other crypto companies from expanding to the region. The Bahamas Securities Commission recently announced the passing of
Jonathan Mann and Brian L. Frye have taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The heart of the matter lies in the classification of NFTs representing digital art as securities under US law. Mann, known for his daily songwriting streak of over sixteen years, created a
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently shared his views on Bitcoin, stating that it could potentially serve as a store of value similar to gold. While he has never been a harsh critic of Bitcoin, he still sees it primarily as a speculative investment lacking a clear use case. Solomon did, however, recognize the potential
Former President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of support for Bitcoin and his pledge to make the US a global leader in the crypto space has sparked discussions about the future of digital assets. During the Bitcoin2024 conference in Nashville, Trump promised that the US government would not sell its existing Bitcoin holdings and would take
Senator Cynthia Lummis made a groundbreaking announcement at the Bitcoin2024 conference regarding the introduction of new legislation that proposes the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the US. This reserve would total at least 1 million BTC, which is equivalent to 5% of the total supply of Bitcoin. The implications of this bold move
President Donald J. Trump recently made bold claims about his plans for Bitcoin in the United States, expressing his determination to establish the country as a “Bitcoin superpower” and maintain its competitive edge against countries like China. He emphasized his commitment to holding onto the approximately 200,000 Bitcoin currently owned by the US government, which
Recently, a group of Democrat politicians penned a letter to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) advocating for a change in the party’s stance on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The letter highlighted the potential benefits of digital assets and blockchain, emphasizing the importance of embracing innovation and inclusivity. This move comes amidst growing public perception that
In the recent past, two major crypto companies, Coinbase and Revolut, faced opposite outcomes in their interactions with UK regulators. Specifically, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) levied a fine of £3.5 million ($4.5 million) against CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a Coinbase Group subsidiary, for breaches related to Anti-Money Laundering regulations. The FCA disclosed in
