Donald Trump’s stance on crypto has shifted from anti-Bitcoin to now being a pro-crypto presidential candidate.
Category: Regulation News
Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help
The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without sacrificing user privacy.
Circle shifts legal home to US ahead of IPO
Circle’s strategic shift away from Ireland could increase compliance costs, but the tradeoff suggests improved investor confidence.
UK closes ‘trust me bro’ crypto firm that gave horrible advice to clients
It comes just two weeks after the Insolvency Service secured a winding-up order against Amey’s firm in the United Kingdom High Court on April 30.
Vitalik Buterin proposes Ethereum gas model overhaul
Ethereum-based transactions currently have two gas fees: one for transaction execution and another for storing data.
Filing suggests SEC is exploring grounds to deny spot Ether ETFs
A March 4 filing for BlackRock’s spot Ether ETF called for feedback on whether the investment vehicle could be listed as a commodity.
SEC tries again for Debt Box suit dismissal with option to refile
The SEC says case dismissal without prejudice is “normally granted” when a plaintiff requests it, but the court has criticized the agency’s current suit.
Welcome to the United Kingdom — Please hand over your crypto
An April change to United Kingdom law will allow authorities to treat crypto like other assets by seizing it without accusing suspects of wrongdoing.
State of Wisconsin reports $164M investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs
The entity responsible for managing assets in the state’s pension system reported it held millions of shares of the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale […]
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo joins Paxos board
Former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo founded the Digital Dollar Project and currently works as an advisory board member for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.