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, […]
Study: Nearly Half of US Voters Value Pro-Crypto Stance, Trump Seen as Savvier
A Consensys and Harrisx study found that nearly half of U.S. voters support pro-crypto policies and are willing to cross party lines for pro-crypto candidates. The study revealed that 85% of respondents want presidential candidates to take a pro-crypto position, indicating significant voter interest in the issue. Voters Demand Pro-Crypto Candidates A Consensys and Harrisx […]
Goldman Sachs CEO Clarifies His Stance on Bitcoin
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon clarified his stance on bitcoin during a CNBC interview, where his prior skepticism and the recent political focus on bitcoin were discussed. Although he acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and speculative nature, Solomon stated he had “never been on the other side as to whether or not bitcoin would be something that’s […]
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Political Support Based on Crypto Stance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now does not mean crypto-friendly five years from now,” he stressed. Buterin Highlights Risks of Narrow Political Focus in Crypto Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has cautioned […]
Fed Chair Powell Reaffirms Stance on Custody Assets Amid SEC Crypto Rule Controversy
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, where Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) questioned him about the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This bulletin mandates that banks include digital assets held in custody on their balance sheets, significantly raising the cost of providing digital asset custody services. […]