DeFi
The European Union’s Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulations, poised to take full effect by year-end, are already reshaping the digital asset market. As exchanges across the EU delist Tether’s USDT, the world’s most liquid stablecoin, the bloc risks losing its competitive edge just as the U.S.
Markets
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, a cohort of influential Silicon Valley figures is set to play a prominent role in shaping his administration. From advisory roles to formal government appointments, these tech leaders represent a shift in how the federal government engages with innovation and technology. Here’
Markets
The recent election of Donald Trump has sparked bold predictions from ARK Investment Management founder Cathie Wood, who foresees a surge in private-company mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and a record-breaking trajectory for Bitcoin. In a recent interview, she outlined her vision of a regulatory landscape poised to accelerate
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In a move that many see as a defining moment for the cryptocurrency industry, asset management giant BlackRock, which oversees roughly $11.5 trillion in assets, has released a new educational video spotlighting Bitcoin’s evolution. The video, unveiled yesterday, aims to help audiences understand Bitcoin’s place in the
Regulation
Australia’s top securities regulator has taken legal action against Binance Australia Derivatives, alleging the crypto exchange improperly categorized hundreds of retail investors as wholesale clients and, as a result, denied them critical legal protections. In a statement released Wednesday, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said that between
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Ark Invest, the firm led by Cathie Wood, sold 13,780 shares of Coinbase on Wednesday, a move valued at approximately $3.9 million. The sale took place as Coinbase’s stock price declined around 10% following remarks from the Federal Reserve that signaled a more hawkish approach to future
Finance
BlackRock Inc. has made history as the first investor to acquire municipal bonds exclusively issued and settled via blockchain technology, marking a pivotal advancement in financial markets. The bonds, issued by Quincy, Massachusetts, were purchased through BlackRock's iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (MEAR), a fund managing
Regulation
As the U.S. prepares for a new administration, the Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reset its approach to cryptocurrency regulation. The advocacy group calls for a comprehensive review of all ongoing investigations and policies, aiming to repair what it describes
Regulation
In a widely anticipated move, the U.S. Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, adjusting the federal funds target range to 4.25%–4.50%. This latest reduction follows a larger 50 basis point cut delivered in September, signaling the central bank’s
Cryptocurrency
The year 2024 has reshaped the onchain landscape, as a surge in blockchain activity propelled user adoption to all-time highs. According to Flipside Crypto’s latest Onchain Users Report, this remarkable growth brought millions of new participants into web3, though it also exposed pressing challenges in cultivating long-term, meaningful engagement.
Finance
Deutsche Bank has introduced a new Layer-2 (L2) framework designed to help financial institutions navigate the regulatory hurdles of public blockchain networks. By offering a controlled, compliance-focused environment, the initiative seeks to harmonize traditional finance (TradFi) standards with the speed and efficiency of decentralized technology—an approach that could encourage
DeFi
The Polygon community has decisively turned down a proposal that sought to channel over $1 billion in bridge-based stablecoins into yield-generating lending protocols, signaling a cautious stance on complex financial experiments within its ecosystem. The initial idea, presented as a preliminary proposal (pre-PIP) by Web3 risk assessment firm Allez Labs