Lawmaker Highlights 2 Bills to Make US a Crypto Leader — Says Bitcoin Is ‘Unstoppable’

Congressman Patrick McHenry says bitcoin is unstoppable and every regime that’s tried to shut it down has failed. He emphasized that the U.S. must become a leader in digital assets, noting that two congressional bills offer a path toward clear regulations. Two Pieces of Legislation Could Provide Greater Clarity in Digital Assets Congressman Patrick McHenry … Read more

Uniswap Labs Receives SEC Wells Notice, Founder Vows to Fight

In a recent social media post, Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap Labs, announced that the company has received a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing his disappointment and determination to contest the notice. SEC Sends Decentralized Exchange Uniswap a Wells Notice Hayden Adams, the founder behind the decentralized finance (defi) … Read more

Vaneck CEO Expects SEC to Reject Spot Ethereum ETF Applications in May

The applications for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a potential rejection in May when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reaches its deadline for decisions, according to Vaneck’s CEO. His firm is one of the applicants seeking approval for a spot ether ETF. “Right now, pins are dropping as far as Ethereum is … Read more

South Korea’s Democratic Party to Introduce ETF and Digital Finance Reforms

South Korea’s Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is eager to relax regulations on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those tied to spot bitcoin, despite resistance from the People Power Party (PPP). Although election concerns have temporarily halted the initiative, a crucial poll is set for April 10, and the parliament is predominantly controlled by the DPK-led … Read more

Coinbase Reaches ‘Crucial Milestone’ in Canada With Restricted Dealer Registration

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it has reached “a crucial milestone” in Canada by obtaining registration as a restricted dealer in the country. “Ranked as Coinbase’s third-most crypto-aware nation globally, Canada boasts an enthusiastic tech ecosystem that has the potential to be a leader in the global cryptoeconomy,” Coinbase noted. ‘Crucial Milestone in Coinbase’s … Read more

South Korea to Unveil Guidelines Barring the Listing of Hacked Coins

South Korean authorities are reportedly planning to release updated guidelines for virtual asset trading. These guidelines will prohibit the listing or relisting of coins that have previously been hacked. Additionally, the guidelines will require issuers of “foreign” virtual assets to release a whitepaper or a technical manual specifically for the Korean market. Guidelines for ‘Foreign’ … Read more

JPMorgan Anticipates SEC Approving Spot Ethereum ETFs After Litigation Process

Global investment bank JPMorgan anticipates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will eventually approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the firm pegs the chance of approval in May at 50%, foreseeing a potential litigation process if an ether ETF application is rejected at that time. JPMorgan on Potential SEC Approval of Spot … Read more

Makerdao Co-Founder Rune Christensen: Defi Frontends Might Need Licenses to Operate in Europe

Rune Christensen, a co-founder of the Makerdao project, has warned about the possible disruptions linked to hypothetical EU-wide requirements for defi fronteds to receive a license for operating. Christensen said this would decelerate the EU to the Stone Age, disrupting European defi access for less tech-savvy users. Makerdao Co-Founder Details Possible MiCA Disruptions in EU-Based … Read more

India’s Digital Rupee Expands: Non-Banks to Offer Central Bank Digital Currency Wallets

India’s central bank has announced that it will enable non-bank payment system operators to offer central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Noting that “necessary changes will be made to the system to facilitate this,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the initiative is expected “to enhance access and expand choices available to users.” Non-Bank … Read more

IMF Urges Ukraine to Finalize Crypto Legislation, Government Official Reveals

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to finalize its crypto legislation, the country’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT industry development has revealed. “In the face of war, we have to exploit the full range of opportunities and develop new sectors of the economy,” he stressed, adding that “Legalization of the crypto … Read more

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