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
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Gary Gensler confirms SEC’s use of AI for financial surveillance
The chair’s comments came in response to a query from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto during a Senate oversight hearing. Go to Source
House committee will reopen discussions on digital dollar in Sept. 14 hearing
Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14. Go to Source
Ron DeSantis’ falling polls: Could crypto lose its candidate?
The politician faces harsh competition from pro-crypto candidates of all sorts, with his already shaky popularity in the polls declining. Go to Source
US Senate confirms Philip Jefferson as Federal Reserve vice chair
Philip Jefferson, who has been serving as a Fed governor since 2022, will take on the No. 2 role under chair Jerome Powell at the central bank until 2036. Go to Source
Former MAS chair who called crypto ‘highly risky’ wins Singapore’s presidential race
Tharman Shanmugaratnam has served as Singapore’s finance minister and the head of the country’s financial regulator during his time in government. Go to Source
Australian lawmakers send back crypto bill by Andrew Bragg
Introduced in March 2023, Australia’s bill on digital asset market regulation has faced a series of report delays by the Senate, and it’s now been sent back for amendments. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETF applications: Who is filing and when the SEC may decide
Despite BlackRock’s application for a Bitcoin spot ETF, its approval remains uncertain, with the SEC favoring another futures-based Ether ETF. Go to Source
Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility
A proposed contact with the Kentucky Power Company would have allowed Ebon International to receive a discounted rate for service at its crypto mining facility over a decade. Go to Source
Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is ‘inevitable’ despite delays
The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny, or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from 7 major firms. Go to Source