Regulation

a16z co-founders endorse Trump, citing crypto and AI policy concerns

The endorsement highlights growing tech industry discontent with current regulatory policies, potentially influencing future innovation and political dynamics.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

Chinese businessman linked to Steve Bannon found guilty of running billion-dollar crypto scam

The conviction highlights the risks of crypto investments and may influence regulatory scrutiny, especially with upcoming elections.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

Trump has shifted crypto into a ‘wedge issue’ as campaign intensifies

Trump's pro-crypto stance could reshape regulatory policies and attract younger voters, significantly impacting the 2024 election dynamics.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

Trump chooses crypto-friendly Bitcoin holder Senator J.D. Vance as running mate

Trump's choice of a pro-crypto running mate could significantly shape future U.S. policy on digital assets and blockchain technology.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

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SEC ends three-year investigation into Bitcoin L2 Stacks and its developer with no enforcement action

Jul. 12, 2024

SEC ends three-year investigation into Bitcoin L2 Stacks and its developer with no enforcement action

The SEC's decision not to pursue enforcement against Stacks highlights the ongoing regulatory uncertainty and the need for clearer crypto guidelines.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Banking regulators confirm crypto assets should be excluded from bank balance sheets

Jul. 11, 2024

Banking regulators confirm crypto assets should be excluded from bank balance sheets

Banks' ability to exclude crypto assets from balance sheets may boost crypto services, but it raises concerns about transparency and risk management.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

SEC quietly closes investigation into Paxos – no securities charges against BUSD

Jul. 11, 2024

SEC quietly closes investigation into Paxos – no securities charges against BUSD

The SEC's decision may set a precedent, potentially easing regulatory pressures on stablecoins and influencing future crypto asset regulations.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Mark Cuban, Brad Garlinghouse expected to join Democrat’s crypto roundtable this week

Jul. 7, 2024

Mark Cuban, Brad Garlinghouse expected to join Democrat’s crypto roundtable this week

The roundtable could significantly influence crypto regulation and political strategies, potentially impacting the 2024 presidential election.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

SEC targets crypto venture capital firms in securities crackdown: report

Jul. 4, 2024

SEC targets crypto venture capital firms in securities crackdown: report

The SEC's intensified scrutiny of crypto VCs could reshape the regulatory landscape, potentially stifling innovation and altering investment strategies.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Coinbase files motion to reinforce judge’s ruling on Binance case: Secondary market transactions not securities

Jul. 1, 2024

Coinbase files motion to reinforce judge’s ruling on Binance case: Secondary market transactions not securities

The motion by Coinbase to reinforce a judge's ruling on the Binance case underscores the ongoing legal ambiguity and inconsistent regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrency transactions, potentially prompting a need for clearer, unified guidelines in the industry.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

MiCA’s stablecoin regime takes effect amid uncertainty

Jul. 1, 2024

MiCA’s stablecoin regime takes effect amid uncertainty

The implementation of MiCA's stablecoin regime introduces significant regulatory challenges and uncertainties that could reshape the landscape of stablecoin usage and compliance within the European Union, potentially impacting market dynamics and the operations of crypto-asset service providers.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Roaring Kitty hit with new lawsuit over alleged GameStop pump-and-dump scheme

Jun. 30, 2024

Roaring Kitty hit with new lawsuit over alleged GameStop pump-and-dump scheme

The lawsuit against Keith Gill, known as "Roaring Kitty," over alleged stock manipulation highlights the potential legal and financial risks associated with influential social media activity in the stock market.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

SEC loses bid to classify BNB secondary sales as securities

Jun. 29, 2024

SEC loses bid to classify BNB secondary sales as securities

The court's decision to reject the SEC's classification of BNB secondary sales as securities could set a significant precedent, potentially impacting the regulatory landscape for other cryptocurrency exchanges facing similar legal challenges.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

US Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, reshaping crypto policy

Jun. 28, 2024

US Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, reshaping crypto policy

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine could lead to more balanced and cautious regulatory approaches in emerging sectors like cryptocurrency, potentially curbing the SEC's aggressive enforcement actions and encouraging legislative clarity.

By VINCE DIOQUINO