Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service
The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets. Go to Source
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Julian Assange Bitcoin donation shows how crypto can support transparency
The Bitcoin community came to Julian Assange’s aid, helping ensure the WikiLeaks founders’ safe and debt-free return to Australia. Go to Source
US politicians who may be spinning the news with crypto
Donald Trump seems to have doubled down on digital assets after he was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Go to Source
Is Biden shifting strategy on digital assets ahead of a Trump debate?
Though Donald Trump began accepting Bitcoin for his 2024 campaign, he often criticized cryptocurrencies while in office. Go to Source
SEC drops Ethereum investigation to avoid ‘embarrassing’ court case
Gary Gensler’s SEC has halted its investigation into whether Ether is a security. What could have motivated the SEC withdrawal, and is the fight over? Go to Source
Canada lacks engagement from lawmakers on crypto — Coinbase exec
The Canada country director for Coinbase said local regulators were “much more collaborative” with the industry than their U.S. counterparts, but politicians were falling short. Go to Source
Donald Trump wants US to rule Bitcoin mining industry
U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump wants the future of Bitcoin to be red, white and blue. Go to Source
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Warns Against Government Overregulation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed concern that excessive government expansion leads to more regulators than participants, negatively impacting the system. Musk acknowledged the need for regulators but stressed they should not outnumber players. He reiterated that the government should act as a referee, setting sensible rules without hindering industry progress. Elon Musk Says Government … Read more
President Biden announces picks for SEC, FDIC and Treasury leadership
CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero could replace Martin Gruenberg after allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC. Go to Source
Stablecoin act gives Congress alternative to overriding Biden’s SAB 121 veto
President Joe Biden’s veto of the SAB 121 repeal was a blow for the crypto community. Can the U.S. Congress override the veto with broad bipartisan support? Go to Source