Designating Crypto as the Bogeyman Will Not Halt the Nigerian Currency’s Depreciation

Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still young, and there’s time for Nigeria to establish regulatory frameworks to govern its participants. Nigeria’s Currency … Read more

Gamestop Whale Roaring Kitty Sued for Securities Fraud

Keith Patrick Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” an investor in Gamestop stock, has been sued in the Eastern District of New York for allegedly committing securities fraud. The lawsuit alleges that Gill, using social media posts on X and Reddit, orchestrated a pump-and-dump scheme by manipulating the public to purchase Gamestop (GME) and then … Read more

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Starts Trading in Chilean Stock Exchange

Last week, the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) arrived at the Santiago Stock Exchange, the main financial market of Chile. The leading spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) instrument, which was approved this year by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will now allow Chilean investors to acquire an “accessible and efficient digital asset to include … Read more

Milei Reveals New Economic Phase for Argentina: Zero Monetary Issuance

Javier Milei, the libertarian President of Argentina, has revealed the new policies that will be applied to cement the economic victories he has achieved in Argentina. In an interview, he stated that now, with the recent approval of the omnibus law, the country has reached phase two of its economic plan, which entails having zero … Read more

Hawaii Wraps Up Sandbox: Crypto Firms No Longer Need State Money Transmitter Licenses

The U.S. state of Hawaii’s regulatory sandbox concludes today. Crypto companies will no longer require a Hawaii-issued money transmitter license to conduct business within the state. However, they must comply with federal regulations. Hawaii’s Regulatory Sandbox Concludes The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of Hawaii and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) issued an … Read more

Defi Education Fund on Chevron Doctrine Overruled: ‘It Opens a New Chapter in the Battle for Clear Regulations’

The Defi Education Fund, an organization focused on defending and bringing clarity to decentralized finance, pondered on what the recent overruling of the so-called Chevron doctrine might mean for crypto. The organization explained that this decision marks a new chapter in the battle for clearer regulations in the crypto environment, putting Congress at the forefront … Read more

National Power Administration ANDE Employees Allegedly Involved in Setting up Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms in Paraguay

National Power Administration (ANDE) employees have been accused of participating directly in setting up illegal bitcoin mining farms in Paraguay. According to local sources, seven engineers of the institution would have been installing bitcoin farms across the country as the prosecutor’s office is carrying out this investigation with ANDE’s cooperation. Seven ANDE Engineers Involved in … Read more

Treasury and IRS Announce Digital Asset Tax Reporting Regulations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final regulations for tax reporting on digital asset sales, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Additionally, the Treasury and the IRS revealed that they anticipate issuing further rules later this year to establish reporting requirements for … Read more

Analyst Updates Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Prediction Citing Slow SEC Review

Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the approval of 19b-4 filings for eight ether ETFs in May, the S-1 registration statements are still pending. SEC Chair Gary … Read more

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