Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA coming into effect in December 2024. Go to Source
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Coinbase CEO stands up for DeFi, Polygon says $1B ZK-rollup paying off: Finance Redefined
Coinbase’s CEO has become the latest ally of the DeFi space, calling for apt regulations of the ecosystem rather than enforcement action by regulatory bodies. Go to Source
What a US government shutdown would do to Bitcoin
Marcel Pechman explains the myth of excess cash in U.S. households and the lack of sufficient savings, and how a U.S. government shutdown could impact Bitcoin. Go to Source
Japan to allow start-ups to raise funds by issuing crypto instead of stocks: Report
According to local media, Nikkei.com, this updated system is specifically applicable to a category of funds known as Investment Business Limited Partnerships (LPS). Go to Source
Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik’s comments about crypto-friendliness
Johnny Ng of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council said he “sincerely invites” Vitalik Buterin to Hong Kong to better understand the situation regarding its crypto-friendliness. Go to Source
XRP lawyer John Deaton joins LBRY case as amicus curiae
Deaton is known for his active engagements in legal proceedings and discussions surrounding cryptocurrency regulations and legal actions. Go to Source
Hong Kong retains top crypto-ready position for two consecutive years
While Hong Kong grabbed the top spot with a crypto readiness score (CRS) of 8.36, the United States fell down a spot to third place after recording a fall of 6.5% in its CRS score — from 7.7 in 2022 to 7.25. Go to Source
Bitcoin’s cycles are changing — Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts explains how and why
This week’s episode of Market Talks discusses how Bitcoin cycles are changing and how it could impact the upcoming halving. Go to Source
Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?
The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming. Go to Source
Ethereum’s active addresses second-highest in history: analysts
Analysts at market intelligence platform Santiment suggest that the Ether market may experience increased volatility, potentially leading to a recovery. Go to Source