White House releases 166-page crypto strategy led by David Sacks to strengthen US leadership in digital finance, tokenization, and AI.
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Streamlining crypto ETF listings could accelerate market growth, reduce regulatory delays, and enhance investor access to digital assets.
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President Donald Trump’s administration released its most detailed digital asset policy report on Wednesday, outlining a broad regulatory roadmap for crypto but offered no new insight into the government’s proposed strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 163-page document, prepared by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, consolidates the administration’s position across stablecoin regulation, tax […]
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Bitcoin trades flat near $118K after the Fed holds rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, with September rate cut odds rising.
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Bitcoin trades flat near $118K after the Fed holds rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, with September rate cut odds rising.
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The report on the government's crypto plans doesn't offer a ton of surprises, mostly echoing familiar policy work, and it's got nothing new on the crypto stockpiles.
Cboe BZX Exchange and NYSE Arca proposed listing standards for crypto exchange-traded funds to expedite the process for public trading.
The absence of a Bitcoin reserve plan in the report may delay U.S. leadership in digital assets, affecting market confidence and innovation.
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Indonesia's tax changes may boost government revenue but could deter foreign crypto platforms, impacting market dynamics and user costs.
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Trump tasked a crypto working group with laying out recommendations for a regulatory framework for digital assets, including stablecoins.
The DOJ's stance may ease investor fears, but the case highlights potential chilling effects on blockchain and privacy tech investments.
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The team will be responsible for monitoring the digital asset market and holding discussions on crypto-specific legislation.
A coalition of federal agencies, commissioned by the White House, detailed their recommendations to usher "in the golden age of crypto."
Indonesia is expected to implement new crypto tax rules starting Aug. 1, raising the tax rate on transaction values for sellers.
Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regime is set to take effect on Aug. 1 to mandate licensing from the HKMA for stablecoin issuers.
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R‑Wyo.) introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act on July 29, legislation that aims to bring US underwriting into the digital era by requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider digital assets when assessing single‑family mortgage eligibility. The bill directs the government‑sponsored enterprises to recognize assets recorded on cryptographically secured ledgers and […]
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South Korea's central bank installed the division to monitor the crypto market and lead internal discussions on local currency stablecoins.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved orders allowing authorized participants to create and redeem shares of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange‑traded products (ETP) in kind. According to a July 29 statement, the agency framed the move as aligning crypto funds with standard practice in commodity‑based ETPs. Additionally, it said the change should […]
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The SEC has approved in-kind creation and redemption for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, aligning them with traditional commodity ETPs.
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Billionaire Bill Miller IV says proof‑of‑stake blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana are unlikely to “win at the end of the day,” arguing that Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work design confers a durability other networks can’t match. In a July 28 interview with CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” the billionaire investor said recent US policy moves may give proof‑of‑stake assets […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged on July 29 a Nasdaq proposal to amend BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) so the fund may stake the ETH it holds. Nasdaq’s filing would delete a prior representation that neither BlackRock nor the custodian would use any ETH held by the exchange-traded fund (ETF) to validate […]
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The White House is slated to release a report Wednesday that's expected to reveal details on how federal officials view cryptocurrency.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced another crypto bill, this one meant to reinforce an effort underway to allow use of digital assets in mortgage underwriting.
The SEC is officially weighing whether to allow BlackRock to include staking in its Ethereum exchange-traded fund.
Ahead of the SEC's approvals for spot bitcoin ETFs over a year ago, firms were hashing out technical details over how the redemption process would work.
Algeria's crypto ban may stifle innovation and deter tech-savvy youth, potentially hindering economic diversification and digital growth.
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill that would put into law an order from a U.S. housing agency to evaluate cryptocurrency.
Stablecoin search interest reached an all-time high this month, days before the White House signed the GENIUS Act into law. New Google Trends data shows that search activity for “stablecoins” peaked globally just as U.S. policymakers finalized a federal framework for payment stablecoins, the first of its kind in the country. Interest in the term […]
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