Regulation
Trump's Biggest Boon to Crypto Would Be Passing the Bitcoin Act: CoinShares
Under the proposal, bitcoin would be established as a strategic reserve asset and the government could buy up to 5% of the cryptocurrency's total supply, the report said.
By Will CannyNov 7, 2024
How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps
Kelly Ye, portfolio manager at Decentral Park Capital and Andy Baehr, head of product at CoinDesk Indices, trade views, active manager vs indexer, on what steps are most important to shape the capital markets and investment landscape for digital assets in a post U.S. election world.
By Kelly Ye, Andy BaehrNov 6, 2024
Crypto Friendly SEC and Senate Banking Committee Expected Under Trump: Bernstein
Stablecoin and market structure bills may now both see faster progress, the report said.
By Will CannyNov 6, 2024
Industry-Funded Polls Back Crypto Message: They Have Enough Voters to Make a Splash
While these voter surveys are paid for with an ultimate aim of getting policy-makers' attention, the data shared by industry groups makes a case some voters seem to feel strongly.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 31, 2024
Tether's Paolo Ardoino: 'If the U.S. Government Wanted to Kill Us, They Can Press a Button'
But the leading stablecoin issuer is comfortable holding its T-bills at a U.S. institution because it respects international sanctions, CEO Ardoino said in an interview.
By Krisztian SandorOct 28, 2024
The Fed Is the Wrong Regulator for Stablecoins
The U.S. central bank would be conflicted overseeing stablecoins, because they compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs.
By Jennifer J. Schulp, Jack SoloweyOct 23, 2024
Planning for Inevitable Regulatory Change
With election day approaching in the U.S., the regulatory environment for digital assets continues to be shrouded in uncertainty. No matter the outcome, investors should brace for regulatory changes in 2025, says Beth Haddock.
By Beth HaddockOct 16, 2024
Fan Tokens Have Much Larger Market Than NFTs, Says Chiliz CEO as Blockchain Prepares New Memecoin 'Pepper'
Chiliz CEO Alexandre Dreyfus called out the disproportionate hype around NFTs in comparison to fan tokens in an interview with CoinDesk.
By Amitoj SinghOct 2, 2024
German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
The country’s Federal Criminal Police Office and its Central Office for Combating Cybercrime said the platforms failed to comply with KYC requirements and allowed for illegal activities such as money laundering.
By Helene BraunSep 19, 2024
Tether Hires PayPal Government Affairs Ace as U.S. Scrutiny Unresolved
The world's leading stablecoin issuer brought on Jesse Spiro, who has previously handled government interactions for Chainalysis and PayPal.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 13, 2024