DC doesn’t realize how powerful crypto voting is — Brian Armstrong
According to Brian Armstrong, the gap between current crypto policies and American needs will make cryptocurrencies a hot topic in the upcoming elections. Go to Source
United States
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Congressman Tom Emmer seeks amendment to limit SEC’s crypto oversight
Emmer intends to introduce an appropriations amendment that will limit the SEC’s utilization of funds for digital asset enforcement until comprehensive rules and regulations are put in place. Go to Source
Crypto Biz: Coinbase’s lending bet, a new ads policy at Google and Marathon’s mining performance
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase’s lending platform, Marathon Digital’s latest Bitcoin mining report, Hana Bank’s move to offer crypto custody and Google’s new crypto ads policy. Go to Source
Ripple acquires Fortress Trust, expands license portfolio in the US
Fortress holds a Nevada Trust license for asset custody. Ripple holds more than 30 licenses across the United States. Go to Source
CFTC fines Mirror Trading $1.7B for Bitcoin-related forex fraud
The CFTC has brought or resolved ten fraud cases involving digital assets or forex since June 2023, Commissioner Kristin Johnson said. Go to Source
AI usage on social media has potential to impact voter sentiment
The U.S. presidential election is nearing and with it comes the employment of technologies like AI on social media platforms to manipulate voter sentiment. Go to Source
CFTC commissioner calls for crypto regulatory pilot program
Commissioner Caroline Pham called for the pilot program to kick off with a stakeholder roundtable and for the CFTC to propose and adopt rules on the risks retail investors face. Go to Source
JPMorgan moves into deposit tokens for settlements: Report
JPMorgan is reportedly developing the infrastructure to run a new deposit token, allowing settlements between banks for corporate clients. Go to Source
Former FTX exec will give up real estate, car, and $11M following guilty plea: Report
Ryan Salame will reportedly remain free on a $1-million bond until his sentencing hearing scheduled for March 2024. 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