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New Crypto Guidance for US Banks Is Watershed Moment for the Industry, Says Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that the crypto industry just witnessed a historic milestone as regulators issue new crypto guidance…

January 25, 2021

Crypto Guru Chris Brummer Is Biden’s Top Pick To Head CFTC: Report

Crypto guru and Georgetown University law professor Chris Brummer is reportedly President Biden's number one pick to be the be…

January 24, 2021

One of the Largest Banks in Russia Reportedly Preparing To Launch Its Own Stablecoin

The biggest retail bank in Russia is reportedly gearing up to launch its own proprietary stablecoin. According to the Russian…

January 23, 2021

Michael Arrington Questions SEC’s Case Against Ripple and XRP, Says Howey Test Outdated and Ridiculous

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington is giving his take on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against Ripple. In…

January 23, 2021

Former Ripple Advisor Tapped To Become Top US Banking Regulator: Report

President Biden is reportedly preparing to nominate a former member of Ripple’s advisory board, Michael Barr, as the Comptroller of…

January 22, 2021

Biden’s Pick for Treasury Secretary Says US Should Encourage Legitimate Uses of Bitcoin and Crypto

US Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is clarifying her view on the role of crypto in the future of finance.…

January 22, 2021

Brian Brooks Says Crypto, DeFi and Stablecoins Necessary as Money Supply Goes to the Moon

Brian Brooks is touting the benefits of crypto, decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins as he exits his role as Acting…

January 21, 2021

European Commission and ECB Begin Broad Review of Digital Euro

The European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) are joining forces to work through a range of key…

January 21, 2021

Janet Yellen Says She’s Concerned About Illicit Use of Crypto Assets, Chainalysis Finds 0.34% of Transaction Volume Connected to Crime

Former Federal Reserve chair and Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen is addressing the potential use of cryptocurrency for illicit financing.…

January 20, 2021

Crypto Ratings Council Assesses Which Coins May Have Characteristics of Security

The Crypto Rating Council (CRC) is assessing which cryptocurrencies have characteristics that could be consistent with treatment as a security…

January 19, 2021