Regulation

US Federal Agencies Must Disclose Crypto Holdings to Treasury Today – Report

US Federal Agencies Must Disclose Crypto Holdings to Treasury Today – Report

Federal agencies in the USA need to report their cryptocurrency holdings to the Department of the Treasury by the end of today, according to a report. Journalist Eleanor Terrett posted a tweet (early morning UTC, late evening EDT), indicating that the deadline is today. Terrett cited “a White House official” as the source. All the […]

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SEC assembles ‘Suicide Squad’ of former critics for crypto roundtable

SEC assembles ‘Suicide Squad’ of former critics for crypto roundtable

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will host another crypto regulation roundtable on April 11, attracting participation from executives and advocates who previously clashed with the agency. The session, titled Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading, will be hosted at the SEC’s Washington D.C. headquarters and live-streamed via its

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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao to advise Pakistan on crypto strategy

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao to advise Pakistan on crypto strategy

Key Takeaways Changpeng Zhao has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council. Pakistan aims to become a regional powerhouse for digital finance and blockchain-driven growth. Share this article Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder of Binance, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), according to a Monday report from

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Hong Kong sets new rules allowing staking services for crypto firms and ETFs

Hong Kong sets new rules allowing staking services for crypto firms and ETFs

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has unveiled new regulatory guidance allowing licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to offer staking services, according to an April 7 statement. Locking up tokens with staking to validate transactions in exchange for rewards is central to blockchain networks running on a proof-of-stake (PoS)

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Could it strengthen US dollar dominance?

Could it strengthen US dollar dominance?

The following is a guest post and opinion of Innokenty Isers, Chief Executive Officer at Paybis. After years of uncertainty, stablecoin regulation is finally gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. Three competing bills—the GENIUS Act, the STABLE Act, and an unnamed proposal from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)—are vying to define the future of digital dollars in

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White House official confirms Bitcoin, crypto holding reports are due tomorrow

White House official confirms Bitcoin, crypto holding reports are due tomorrow

Key Takeaways Federal agencies will report their crypto holdings to the Treasury Secretary tomorrow. The US government currently holds 198,012 Bitcoin worth approximately $16 billion. Share this article Federal agencies have a deadline of Monday to report their Bitcoin and crypto holdings to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a White House official confirmed with journalist Eleanor

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can Tether stay on top?

can Tether stay on top?

The following is a guest post and opinion of Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of Fideum. 2025 has been dubbed “the year of the stablecoin,” with stablecoins surging in popularity and gaining ground globally, especially under the new crypto-friendly U.S. administration.  Leading fiat-backed stablecoins USDT and USDC hold 92% of the market share. Tether, the

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Acting SEC chair Uyeda directs staff to review statements on investment contract framework, Bitcoin futures fund guidance

Acting SEC chair Uyeda directs staff to review statements on investment contract framework, Bitcoin futures fund guidance

Key Takeaways Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda is reviewing past crypto regulatory statements as part of Executive Order 14192. The review aims to modify or rescind statements to align with current SEC priorities. Share this article Mark Uyeda, acting chair of the US SEC, has directed staff to review several crypto-related regulatory statements, including guidance

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EU policy encourages US dollar dominance

EU policy encourages US dollar dominance

The following is a guest post and opinion of Eneko Knörr, CEO and Co-Founder of Stabolut. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation was intended to establish clarity and safety within the crypto landscape. Yet, paradoxically, its overly restrictive stance on euro-denominated stablecoins could inadvertently secure the U.S. dollar’s continued dominance in global

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Brazil Authorizes Judges to Seize Crypto from Debtors in Landmark Ruling

Brazil Authorizes Judges to Seize Crypto from Debtors in Landmark Ruling

Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has ruled that judges can now authorize the seizure of cryptocurrency assets from individuals who have defaulted on their financial obligations. The decision reflects the country’s growing acceptance of digital assets as legitimate financial instruments. The unanimous ruling, delivered by the court’s Third Panel, allows judges to notify cryptocurrency exchanges

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