The SEC’s anti-crypto grip falters as Commissioner Lizárraga and Chair Gensler exit, clearing the path for a pro-crypto revolution in U.S. markets. SEC’s Anti-Crypto Stance Wavers as Another Key Resignation Hits U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga has announced his intention to step down from the agency on Jan. 17, 2025. In […]
In a heated debate for the Massachusetts Senate seat, Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton clashed on the future of cryptocurrency, focusing on bitcoin’s role in banking and its regulation. The conversation highlighted stark contrasts in their views on financial stability and consumer protection. Warren vs. Deaton: Senate Candidates Clash Over Views on Crypto John Deaton, […]
Chinese authorities’ recent actions to define crypto as a money laundering tool could influence the performance of its billion-dollar gaming industry. SCMP’s Hugh Harsono argues that these measures may affect games like Metacene, which has introduced cryptocurrencies as in-game currency. In addition, games that include play-to-earn components and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could also be impacted […]
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans who support technological progress. He emphasized the need for the U.S. to align with other advanced economies with clear […]
Presidential candidate and 45th U.S. President Donald Trump has declared support for the crypto sector. “I will also stop Joe Biden’s crusade to crush crypto,” he promised. “I will support the right to self-custody.” He will also “commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht to a sentence of time served.” Moreover, Trump stressed, “I will keep […]