Regulation

Trump threatens to fire Powell after Fed chief says he is not removable except for cause

Trump threatens to fire Powell after Fed chief says he is not removable except for cause

Key Takeaways Former President Donald Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to cut rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the legal protection of the Fed’s independence. Share this article Trump is once again turning up the heat on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling for rate cuts and floating the idea of firing him after Powell […]

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US SEC Unveils Panelists for Next Week’s Crypto Custody Roundtable

US SEC Unveils Panelists for Next Week’s Crypto Custody Roundtable

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the agenda and panelists for its next crypto roundtable. The roundtable will be held on 25 April and will last for four hours. According to the announcement, the event will have two parts: ‘Custody Through Broker-Dealers and Beyond’ and ‘Investment Adviser and Investment Company Custody.’ Zach

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Judge Pauses 18-State Lawsuit Against SEC Amid Leadership Shakeup

Judge Pauses 18-State Lawsuit Against SEC Amid Leadership Shakeup

A U.S. federal judge has granted a 60-day pause on a lawsuit brought by 18 Republican state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as shifting leadership at the agency could potentially render the case irrelevant. Kentucky District Court Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove approved the stay on April

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SEC Targets Crypto Custody in Upcoming Roundtable

SEC Targets Crypto Custody in Upcoming Roundtable

The SEC is charging full speed into crypto regulation with a high-stakes roundtable on custody, spotlighting major players and big legal brains. Custody Takes Center Stage at SEC’s 3rd Crypto Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 16 the agenda and panelists for its upcoming crypto custody roundtable, part of its

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OKX Relaunches in U.S. After 5M DOJ Settlement, Unveils Bold ‘Super App’ Strategy

OKX Relaunches in U.S. After $505M DOJ Settlement, Unveils Bold ‘Super App’ Strategy

Key Takeaways: OKX’s U.S. entry marks a major pivot from regulatory rebuke to redemption, transforming its recent $500M DOJ settlement into a springboard for a rebranded, regulation-aligned identity. OKX is making a symbolic and strategic play—embedding itself in the tech capital of San Jose to emphasize innovation and legitimacy. The upcoming U.S.-specific “super app” positions

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Fed Chair Powell advocates for stablecoin regulation, signals openness to crypto innovation

Fed Chair Powell advocates for stablecoin regulation, signals openness to crypto innovation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the need for a regulatory framework for stablecoins and signaled that the Fed has no intention of limiting the banking sectors interaction with the crypto industry.  Speaking at The Economic Club of Chicago on April 16, Powell said both chambers of Congress are revisiting efforts to legislate a stablecoin

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Panama City accepts Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins for tax and fee payments

Panama City accepts Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins for tax and fee payments

Key Takeaways Panama City now accepts Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins for paying taxes and fees. Crypto payments are converted to USD by a partner bank as government institutions require transactions in USD. Share this article Panama City residents can now pay taxes, fees, tickets, and permits using Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins following a city council

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China’s local authorities liquidate seized crypto to support public finances amid economic slowdown

China’s local authorities liquidate seized crypto to support public finances amid economic slowdown

Key Takeaways Chinese local governments are selling seized crypto assets to support public finances amid an economic slowdown. An estimated 15,000 Bitcoin worth $1.4 billion were held by Chinese local governments by the end of last year. Share this article China’s authorities are tapping private firms to sell crypto assets seized from illegal activities to

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OFAC keeps developers in the crosshairs despite Tornado Cash delisting

OFAC keeps developers in the crosshairs despite Tornado Cash delisting

Developers and operators of decentralized privacy protocols remain exposed to potential US sanctions enforcement despite the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removing Tornado Cash smart contracts from its sanctions in March. According to an April 15 report published by the DeFi Education Fund, while the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Tornado

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