A growing number of U.S. states are actively pursuing legislation to establish strategic bitcoin reserves, signaling increasing interest in cryptocurrency as a financial asset. Strategic Bitcoin Reserves: A Look at 15 States Taking Action This week, David Sacks, the U.S. crypto czar under President Donald Trump, told the press that he was tasked with exploring […]
Kenya is set to introduce legislation that would permit the use of cryptocurrencies. Kenyans Retain Interest in Crypto Despite Government Opposition Kenya is preparing legislation that would allow the use of cryptocurrencies, a senior official in President William Ruto’s government has said. In a statement explaining the policy shift, Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi […]
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money laundering and financing of terrorism laws, which are set to take effect on December […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic about passing bipartisan crypto legislation by year’s end, stressing the importance of collaboration to keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation. At the “Crypto4Harris” event supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Schumer emphasized the inevitability of cryptocurrency and the need for well-crafted legislation. Schumer Optimistic About Bipartisan […]
During his Senate testimony, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) emphasized the necessity of federal legislation to regulate digital commodities such as bitcoin and ether. Citing market volatility and fraud, the chairman advocated for expanded regulatory powers to safeguard investors and maintain financial stability. He also referenced a recent court ruling that […]