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
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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
US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence
The inquiry seeks information and comment on issues related to the content AI produces and how policy makers should treat AI that imitates or mimics human artists. Go to Source
South Korean parliament rejects motion to expel lawmaker over crypto scandal
South Korean lawmaker and Wemix investor Kim Nam-kuk will stay in the parliament after a 3:3 vote in the expulsion motion. Go to Source
Google Cloud to digitize El Salvador’s governance, healthcare and education
Google Cloud and the government of El Salvador have entered into a 7-year partnership to digitize the country’s infrastructure in various sectors. Go to Source
Multichain $1.5B hack investigation, Shibarium eyes relaunch, Base, Optimism join hands: Finance Redefined
Top-100 DeFi tokens had another mixed week, with most of the tokens trading in a similar range as last week with minor price fluctuation. Go to Source
Is the SEC a bad cop? CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger breaks down crypto regulation in the US
Weisberger believes the structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to change but that politicians are reluctant to do so because of their power within the current state of affairs. Go to Source
UK considers blanket ban on crypto investment cold calls
The UK Treasury released a consultation paper to understand the grassroots-level impact of a blanket ban on cold calls related to financial services and products. Go to Source
