Tag: Cryptocurrency regulations
Howard Lutnick appointed as commerce secretary under Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump has made a surprising nomination for Secretary of Commerce, selecting Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services firm. Lutnick is known for his support of protectionist trade measures...
Kraken Launches MiCA-Compliant Euro & Dollar Stablecoins
Stablecoins are becoming more popular, and a Netherlands-based fintech firm, Quantoz, is looking to make its mark on the European market. The company has announced the launch of regulatory-compliant stablecoins pegged to the euro...
Understanding SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Actions: Insights from Tyler Winklevoss
Former Olympic rower and crypto exchange Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has strong opinions about SEC Chair Gary Gensler's recent actions. In a post on X, Winklevoss expressed his belief that Gensler's behavior cannot be...
Greenidge Bitcoin Mining Legal Victory in New York: Keeping Operations Running
Bitcoin mining company Greenidge Generation has emerged victorious in a legal battle against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), allowing it to continue its operations in the state. The court ruling,...
Ensuring Bitcoin’s Promise: The Fight Continues in 2025
The fight to ensure Bitcoin's promise continues in 2025 as the industry anticipates regulatory advancements under Trump's pro-crypto stance. While many in the crypto community are hopeful, there remains a sense of caution regarding...
Crypto’s Impact on the 2024 U.S. Election: Real-Time Updates
The 2024 U.S. Election is unfolding with significant implications for the crypto industry. As the results come in, there are key updates on the candidates and their positions on digital assets.Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren,...
Binance Challenges SEC Lawsuit with Crypto Classification Court Motion
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, are pushing back against the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) lawsuit regarding the classification of cryptocurrencies. In a recent court filing on November 4, Binance argued that...
The Impact of Cryptocurrency on the Stock Market: A Risky Bet on Trump’s Policies
Crypto has found a new ally in the form of Donald J. Trump, who has been making promises and gestures that resonate with the industry. However, there are concerns about whether Trump will follow...
Crypto ETFs Unlikely to Expand Beyond Bitcoin and Ether Under Kamala Harris
Several firms recently began seeking approval to create U.S. exchange-traded funds that track cryptocurrencies beyond the already-approved bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) products. Those applications will probably go nowhere if Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala...
Crypto.com Challenges SEC in High-Stakes Legal Battle
Last week, there was news about Crypto.com suing the SEC. This might not have seemed like a big deal at first, as cryptocurrency projects are often involved in legal battles with the SEC. However,...