“If policymakers take a cautious approach and foster a pro-innovation environment, the rewards for consumers, investors and all Americans are likely to be great,” said Jordan Ramis shareholder Gregory Zerzan.
Ad restrictions won’t impact crypto demand, Binance CEO says
Changpeng Zhao said that the majority of crypto demand and user adoption come from word-of-mouth marketing.
El Salvador explores low-interest loans backed by Bitcoin
The Salvadoran government is looking to create a Bitcoin-backed loan product for micro and small businesses across the country.
SEC Advisory Committee member calls agency to open for public comment on crypto regulation
“This open call for comment is the only way to appropriately crowd source this issue and appropriately develop a digital asset regulation Genesis Block,” said J.W. Verret.
Turkish ruling party holds meeting in metaverse, talks crypto regulation
Turkey’s governing political party has discussed the upcoming crypto regulation in its first metaverse meeting.
Pakistan’s president calls for more training in blockchain technology
Among the panel of experts that met with President Arif Alvi was Bitcoin Association founding president and Bitcoin SV advocate Jimmy Nguyen.
President Biden taps economists for Fed governors’ seats, Sarah Bloom Raskin as vice chair for supervision
According to the U.S. President, the three nominees have the “experience, judgment and integrity to lead the Federal Reserve and to help build our economy back better for working families.”
Ethereum options data shows pro traders expect strong resistance at $3,600
Derivatives analysis suggests that ETH will continue to bounce around in the $3,300 to $3,600 range for the short-term.
Fed’s Lael Brainard invites Congress to choose whether to compete with China’s digital yuan
“We want to make sure that we do the requisite research on policy and technology so we’re in a position to move forward if Congress decides it’s important to be able to compete with China in this regard,” said Lael Brainard.
Data shows Bitcoin traders’ neutral view ahead of Friday’s $750M BTC options expiry
Derivatives data suggests that sentiment-wise, pro traders are still neutral on Bitcoin’s price prospects ahead of Friday’s $750 million options expiry.
US lawmaker proposes bill aimed at limiting Fed’s ability to issue CBDC
Having the Fed require users to open accounts to access the benefits of a digital dollar would put it “on an insidious path akin to China’s digital authoritarianism,” according to Tom Emmer.
US lawmaker hints at upcoming crypto legislation as Jerome Powell says Fed will release report on digital currency soon
“The report really is ready to go and I would expect we will drop it — I hate to say it again — in coming weeks,” said Jerome Powell.
FTX founder urges regulators to create a unified crypto framework
FTX exchange founder and CEO calls out regulators to create a single regulatory framework for digital assets.
Single inactive volcano has 90% chance of powering El Salvador’s Bitcoin City, according to president
According to Nayib Bukele, should the power consumption of the country’s planned Bitcoin City exceed the volcano’s capacity, geothermal energy can be sourced from other sites.
What should the crypto industry expect from regulators in 2022? Experts answer, Part 2
Blockchain industry insiders answer: What were the main crypto regulatory milestones in 2021, and what should be expected in 2022?
What should the crypto industry expect from regulators in 2022? Experts answer, Part 1
Blockchain industry insiders answer: What were the main crypto regulatory milestones in 2021, and what should be expected in 2022?
President Biden sends CFTC nominations to Senate
With the addition of Caroline Pham’s and Summer Mersinger’s names sent to the Senate for confirmation, the U.S. president has the opportunity to completely reshape the CFTC leadership.
UK lawmakers form crypto advocacy group for parliament: Report
“We are at a crucial time for the sector as global policymakers are also now reviewing their approach to crypto and how it should be regulated,” said the group’s chairperson and MP Lisa Cameron.
NYC mayor getting paid in Bitcoin suggests buying the dip
Should Eric Adams accept his first three paychecks in Bitcoin, he would likely acquire more than 1 BTC following the price drop to $42,948.
President Biden is considering economists to fill Fed seats as leadership nominations move to Senate: Report
The U.S. president has not officially announced his nominations to fill the vacancies at the Federal Reserve, but two of his picks for CFTC commissioners as well as his choices to lead the Fed are moving to the Senate for confirmation.