European Union banking regulations have provided a significant competitive advantage for crypto firms compared to the challenges faced by their U.S. counterparts, according to an analysis by Patrick Hansen, senior director of EU strategy and policy at Circle. Circle Exec: Regulatory Clarity Helps Europe Surpass U.S. in Crypto-Friendly Banks According to Hansen’s report, he highlights […]
Ripple Legal Chief Offers SEC Advice on Reforming Crypto Rules Under New Leadership
Ripple’s legal chief has unveiled bold strategies for incoming SEC leadership amidst crypto shifts, spotlighting Ripple’s battle-tested blueprint involving XRP. Bold Steps Needed: Ripple Legal Chief’s Vision for SEC’s Crypto Reset Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, shared his recommendations on social media platform X Thursday for the incoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]
DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal
This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts based on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections. Circuit Judge Millett’s opinion supports the legality of the contracts, dismissing claims of gaming or election gambling. […]
Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules
Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially jeopardizing efforts to safeguard digital assets through coordinated agency work. They demand more transparency on the SEC’s actions and […]
US Lawmakers Call for Clear SEC Rules on Digital Asset Airdrops
Congressman Tom Emmer is pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide clear rules on digital asset airdrops, arguing that current regulatory uncertainty is stifling innovation and blocking American participation in blockchain projects. He emphasized the importance of airdrops in decentralizing networks and shaping the future of blockchain, criticizing the SEC’s approach under […]