Crypto mining firm Riot Platforms seeks to terminate “certain hosting agreements” with Rhodium and requests exemption from any owed power credits to the counterparty.
Category: Regulation News
Bakkt delists majority of tokens from recently acquired Apex Crypto platform
The delisting included major tokens used in DeFi; the company said it was following “up-to-date regulatory guidance.”
Binance calls it quits in Canada, blames new rules
Binance is the latest in a string of departures from CEO Changpeng Zhao’s home country; it promises to keep working with regulators.
US lawmakers target perceived risks of crypto adoption in El Salvador with reintroduced bill
The legislation appeared to be another attempt at the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act, originally introduced after the country’s Bitcoin Law was enacted.
Coinbase establishes advisory council with former US lawmakers
Former Senator Patrick Toomey, former Representative Tim Ryan, former Representative Sean Patrick Maloney, and others will advise Coinbase on crypto policies.
Texas votes to add crypto to state’s Bill of Rights
Texas lawmakers vote to add digital currency to the state’s Bill of Rights, granting individuals the right to use digital currencies like Bitcoin for trading.
The US should promote USDC — before it’s too late
USDC brings stability to cryptocurrency. It would behoove the financial system if policymakers took measures to foster its adoption.
President Biden announces nominations for key positions at Federal Reserve
Leadership at the Fed will likely have an impact on how the U.S. government handles the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency.
Florida governor signs CBDC bill into law, restricting some uses of US and foreign CBDCs
The new law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, also urges other states to take action against the potential introduction of CBDCs through their commercial codes.
UAE infrastructure for crypto is more ‘business-friendly’ than the US, says exec
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also expressed their sentiments over US regulation at the Dubai Fintech Summit.