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SEC Holds Second Crypto Roundtable, Acting Chair Suggests Temporary Regulations

SEC Holds Second Crypto Roundtable, Acting Chair Suggests Temporary Regulations

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) led its second crypto roundtable on Friday, with Acting Chair Mark Uyeda mentioning the possibility of provisional regulatory guidelines as long-term regulations are worked out. SEC Crypto Roundtable Kicks Off During the April 11 hearing entitled “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto […]

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Swedish MP Proposes Adding Bitcoin to National Foreign Reserves

Swedish MP Proposes Adding Bitcoin to National Foreign Reserves

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Key Takeaways: Possible BTC integration marks a shift in Sweden’s conservative financial stance. Proposal reveals tensions between innovation and Sweden’s crackdown on crypto. Global adoption creates distinct EU and Asian policy approaches. Sweden may soon join the growing list of countries exploring Bitcoin-backed national reserves following a formal proposal by Swedish Member of Parliament Rickard

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New York AG Urges Congress to Create Robust Crypto Regulatory Framework to Prevent Fraud

New York AG Urges Congress to Create Robust Crypto Regulatory Framework to Prevent Fraud

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Letitia James, New York Attorney General (NY AG), has sent a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, urging them to “create common sense federal regulation for digital assets.” She flagged the “unique risks” posed by cryptos, calling for a change in order to “serve America’s national interests.” “We write to identify various of these risks and

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Block Inc. Settles with New York Regulators for M Over Cash App Compliance Violations

Block Inc. Settles with New York Regulators for $40M Over Cash App Compliance Violations

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Digital payments company Block Inc. has agreed to a $40 million settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) following allegations of compliance failures tied to its popular Cash App platform, according to a report from Bloomberg on April 10. The settlement stems from a NYDFS investigation into the app’s anti-money laundering (AML)

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a16z Urges SEC to Modernize Crypto Custody Rules in Comment Letter

a16z Urges SEC to Modernize Crypto Custody Rules in Comment Letter

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Key Takeaways: a16z proposes allowing self-custody under defined security and compliance conditions. The firm advocates for a regulatory approach that recognizes how blockchain systems operate, including on-chain governance and staking. The proposal challenges binary distinctions between wallet types, favoring a risk-based model. a16z also calls for flexibility in asset transfers and support for layered custody

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Senate Confirms Paul Atkins to Lead SEC Under Trump Administration

Senate Confirms Paul Atkins to Lead SEC Under Trump Administration

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Paul Atkins has been confirmed as the new chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, following a 52 to 44 vote in the Senate on Wednesday evening. The confirmation gives Atkins full authority to oversee the agency that regulates America’s capital markets, enforces securities laws and sets the tone for financial supervision under the

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French and Italian Regulators Submit DLT Recommendations to European Commission

French and Italian Regulators Submit DLT Recommendations to European Commission

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Key Takeaways: Regulators propose fresh trial rules to widen digital ledger testing. New guidelines support a range of project sizes and adaptive market methods. Proposed changes may ease the merger of digital trials with established financial practices. The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Italian Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa

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Rep. Troy Downing Lambasts Gary Gensler In House Committee Hearing

Rep. Troy Downing Lambasts Gary Gensler In House Committee Hearing

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Key Takeaways: Troy Downing has sharply criticized former SEC Chair Gary Gensler for a lack of regulatory clarity and an adversarial stance toward digital assets. Downing argued that Gensler’s approach stifled U.S. fintech leadership and contributed to the rise of meme coins. The SEC, under new leadership during the Trump administration, has moved away from

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Ukraine Sets 18% Income Tax on Virtual Assets

Ukraine Sets 18% Income Tax on Virtual Assets

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Ukraine has taken a big step toward formalizing its approach to taxing cryptocurrencies, with the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) releasing a detailed taxation matrix for virtual assets. The proposal outlines both standard and preferential tax models, signalling a move to align the country’s financial system with global digital asset norms. Shared publicly

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White House to Increase Tariffs on China by 104%, BTC Down 3%

White House to Increase Tariffs on China by 104%, BTC Down 3%

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Key Takeaways: With U.S. tariffs on China skyrocketing to 104%, major indexes slid into the red, amplifying fears of an economic downturn sparked by an escalating trade war. Bitcoin dipped over 3% amid Trump’s aggressive tariff escalation, which rattled investor confidence across both traditional and digital markets. While Trump defends the tariffs as necessary “medicine,”

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