With the general counsel stepping down, some of the main characters in the crypto industry's recent clashes with the Securities and Exchange Commission are out. What to know: The exit door is propped open at the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has publicly endorsed a proposal for global leaders to establish Bitcoin strategic reserves. In a Jan. 17 blog post discussing “economic freedom,” Armstrong highlighted cryptocurrencies as “the next chapter of capitalism” and outlined steps for…
Senator Cynthia Lummis, set to lead the Senate Banking Committee's digital assets panel, went after the sale of U.S. bitcoin holdings and FDIC debanking. What to know: Senator Cynthia Lummis, who has led the effort for a bitcoin U.S. strategic…
Scott Bessent, who is immersed in the Senate confirmation process as President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury secretary nominee, only addressed crypto briefly. What to know: Tax policy superseded crypto as the hot topic at Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent's hearing in…
Crypto exchange Upbit could face sanctions from South Korean authorities for not complying with money laundering obligations. What to know: If the decision is confirmed Upbit could be prevented from new customer related business for up to six months. The…
Wyoming Representative Jacob Wasserburger introduced HB0201, the “State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin Act,” on Friday, proposing the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Wyoming took its first bold step toward a strategic bitcoin reserve! Thank you Rep. Wasserburger for introducing legislation…