Chinese ‘Crypto Dad’ faces government investigation
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations. Go to Source
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Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn’t nominate a replacement. Go to Source
House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the Senate. Go to Source
Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator
The Nigerian president appointed the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence and advance economic development. Go to Source
UK plan on digital securities sandbox laid before Parliament
The regulations will take effect on Jan. 8, with the Bank of England and U.K. Financial Conduct Authority operating the sandbox. Go to Source
Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,’ says industry association
According to CryptoUK, MPs Andrew Griffith and Lisa Cameron were among the top crypto proponents in the U.K. government. Go to Source
Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?
From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools. Go to Source
Democratic presidential candidate blasts Biden and Trump on crypto: ‘Not the right people to lead’
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips was the sole Democratic presidential candidate to address the Crypto Presidential Forum after Republicans Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson. Go to Source
More US senators back Elizabeth Warren’s AML bill targeting crypto
The legislation, reintroduced in July, already has the support of several U.S. lawmakers, but critics have suggested it could threaten financial freedom and privacy. Go to Source
US senators target crypto in bill enforcing sanctions on terrorist groups
Senator Elizabeth Warren isn’t leading the charge on this bill linking crypto transactions to terrorism — it comes from Senators Mitt Romney, Mark Warner, Mike Rounds and Jack Reed. Go to Source