Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. When Strategy and Tesla added Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets, it sent a clear signal: Bitcoin wasn’t just for crypto die-hards anymore. Tech companies with serious gravitas had officially entered the…
President Alexander Lukashenko has urged Belarusian banking leaders to expand the use of cryptocurrencies and modern digital payment systems as he believes the country’s outdated financial practices can no longer support its sanction-hit economy. Summary Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged domestic banks to expand cryptocurrency use. Digital tokens are expected to help combat economic…
Donald Trump’s transformation into a crypto advocate has left an indelible mark on the regulatory landscape. The Democratic framework positions itself as both a roadmap for market clarity and a rebuke of what they call unprecedented corruption linked to the President’s family ventures in digital assets. Summary Senate Democrats unveiled a seven-pillar crypto framework granting…
CFTC is mulling a cross-border regime that could allow U.S. customers to trade directly on select international crypto exchanges, provided those platforms operate under regulatory standards deemed comparable to American rules. Summary CFTC is considering extending its Foreign Boards of Trade framework to crypto exchanges, allowing U.S. clients to trade on select offshore platforms. Acting…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. EigenLayer just turned the seemingly impossible into something trivial. With its latest upgrade, projects can now export Ethereum’s (ETH) battle-tested security to other networks — starting with Base — by flipping a…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s crypto task force is set to host the next roundtable meeting in October to discuss financial surveillance and privacy. Summary SEC crypto task force to hold Oct. 18 roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy. Commissioner Hester Peirce said protecting privacy is “critically important” for Americans. Commissioner Hester Peirce, who…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Real-world assets entered the mainstream around 2020, though the idea traces back further. As the name suggests, RWAs are traditional or physical assets that have been tokenized and brought onto the blockchain….
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Stablecoins are the backbone of the digital economy. They enable payments and trading, providing stability and efficiency on the blockchain. With institutional adoption on the rise and regulations improving following the passage…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has formed a new cross-border task force to combat transnational fraud, including pump-and-dump schemes. Summary SEC says the task force will help combat transnational fraud, including market manipulation. As well as companies, the task force will go after intermediaries and gatekeepers. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission will take…
President Aleksandr Lukashenko reportedly issued an ultimatum to his government, demanding long-overdue cryptocurrency oversight mechanisms after a state audit revealed half of all citizen investments sent abroad fail to return. Summary Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded overdue crypto regulations after a state audit found half of investor funds sent abroad never return. Current oversight by…
