Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Although we’re seeing digital assets increasingly utilised across the financial ecosystem, merchant adoption remains stagnant when compared to consumer uptake. For me, the primary issue is not a lack of technological advancement;…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened the door for Ripple, Coinbase, and BitGo to act as qualified custodians for crypto assets. Summary SEC issued no-action letter on Sept. 30 Ripple, Coinbase, and BitGo qualify via state-chartered trusts Move expands institutional access to regulated crypto custody On Sept. 30, the SEC’s Division of Investment…
zondacrypto CEO criticizes Poland’s Crypto-Asset Market bill, calling it a ‘prime example of overregulation’ that could lead to the criminalization of basic crypto activities from service providers. Summary Poland’s proposed Crypto-Asset Market Act introduces strict licensing requirements and harsh penalties for crypto firms, drawing criticism from industry leaders. zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral argues the bill…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, or MiCA, has been heralded as a breakthrough: finally, one rulebook for all 27 member states. On paper, it’s a milestone that promises to end years…
The SEC has cleared DoubleZero’s DePIN tokens, signaling that blockchain-based infrastructure rewards may fall outside U.S. securities laws. Summary The SEC issued a no-action letter confirming that DoubleZero’s 2Z token, used to incentivize network participation, does not require registration as a security. DePIN tokens reward contributors for providing physical infrastructure, distinguishing them from traditional investment…
A new Wisconsin bill introduced in the state legislature wants to exempt individuals and businesses from having to obtain a money transmitter license for activities such as exchanging digital assets, staking, and crypto mining. Summary Wisconsin lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 471 to exempt crypto mining, staking, and non-fiat digital asset transactions from money transmitter licenses….
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins recently told Fox Business that the agency will pursue crypto rulemaking and seek an innovation exemption to maintain the U.S.’s leadership in digital finance. Summary In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Paul Atkins clarified that the SEC is preparing an innovation exemption for the end of…
On September 23, Ian Calderon joined the Gubernatorial Elections in California. He vowed to ensure that Bitcoin would be on the state’s balance sheet if he were elected. However, many in the Bitcoin community are skeptical. Summary Calderon has a multi-year track record of advocating for crypto and Bitcoin in the California legislature. Calderon is…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Let’s start with what’s actually happening: Africa is home to some of the world’s most sophisticated crypto infrastructure. Not because anyone planned it that way, but because necessity has a funny way…
U.K. banks are commencing a live pilot phase for tokenized sterling deposits, a move that represents a concrete step toward modernizing the core infrastructure of the United Kingdom’s financial system using distributed ledger technology. Summary UK Finance has launched a live pilot of tokenized sterling deposits with six major banks, running through mid-2026. The trial…
