The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment systems like the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. […]
Ripple Legal Chief Discusses Potential SEC Appeal After Final Ruling in XRP Case
Ripple’s chief legal officer has addressed the possibility of an appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the $ 125 million final judgment in the XRP case. He suggested that if the Biden-Harris administration is committed to resetting its stance on crypto, the securities regulator should not seek to appeal. He …
US Senator Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Plan and National BTC Stockpile
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency and demonstrate national support for it. Senator Hagerty Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Strategy U.S. Senator […]
Binance Executive Discusses Impact of US Government Potentially Holding Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve
Binance’s head of VIP & Institutional views the U.S. discussion on a national bitcoin reserve as a positive sign for the crypto market. The executive notes the growing recognition of bitcoin by politicians and industry leaders, anticipating greater regulatory clarity. She stressed the importance of politicians and industry leaders explicitly acknowledging bitcoin’s value in the […]
US Senator Discusses Crypto Policies Under Potential Second Trump Administration
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty discusses key issues including cryptocurrency’s future under a potential second Trump administration, highlighting former President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and criticism of Democratic policies. Hagerty advocates for a supportive ecosystem to foster innovation and decentralized control of digital assets, contrasting with what he describes as the Democrats’ overly centralized approach. ‘We […]