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Cryptocurrency Adoption Is Growing, But US Needs To Adopt A Solid Blockchain Policy

Cryptocurrency Adoption Is Growing, But US Needs To Adopt A Solid Blockchain Policy

In order to be ahead of other countries in the ever-growing industry of blockchain, the US needs to come up with an enforceable and consistent blockchain policy.

China’s DCEP Aims to Restructure the Payment Network While Maintaining a “Normal” Monetary Policy

China’s DCEP Aims to Restructure the Payment Network While Maintaining a “Normal” Monetary Policy

A Chinese senior central bank official said China should maintain a “normal” monetary policy as the country has been recovering from COVID-19 smoothly.

The World Economic Forum Forms Six Tech Policy Councils Including Blockchain

The World Economic Forum Forms Six Tech Policy Councils Including Blockchain

The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched six different “fourth industrial revolution councils” to help regulators working on the new technology policy guidance. The new technology included artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, blockchain, drones, internet of things and precision medicine, as revealed on 29 May.

Thailand’s Trade Policy Office to Trace Agricultural Products from Farm to Export Using Blockchain

Thailand’s Trade Policy Office to Trace Agricultural Products from Farm to Export Using Blockchain

Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has revealed its intentions of using blockchain technology to trace agricultural products from farms to export as this will optimize buyers’ confidence.

Ontario Securities Commission Criticizes Binance for Incomplete Registration

Ontario Securities Commission Criticizes Binance for Incomplete Registration

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) of Canada stated that Binance has not yet obtained the legal operating qualifications for the province of Ontario.

Traditional Financial Giant Lloyd's of London Introduces Cryptocurrency Insurance for Hot Wallets

Traditional Financial Giant Lloyd's of London Introduces Cryptocurrency Insurance for Hot Wallets

Insurance giant Lloyd’s has launched a new insurance product to protect digital asset holders against the rising threat of cybercrime in the crypto market.

Coinbase Launches New App, Providing Crypto Policy Advocacy Information for Midterm Election

Coinbase Launches New App, Providing Crypto Policy Advocacy Information for Midterm Election

Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase Brian Armstrong, said he plans to add encryption policy content to Coinbase trading app for the upcoming US midterm elections.

Study Reveals Similar Drivers for Crypto and Traditional Asset Prices

Study Reveals Similar Drivers for Crypto and Traditional Asset Prices

New research highlights how traditional financial factors like U.S. monetary policy impact crypto prices, showing similarities between digital and traditional assets.

Marta Belcher Discusses IPFS, Filecoin, and Crypto Policy Developments

Marta Belcher Discusses IPFS, Filecoin, and Crypto Policy Developments

Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation discusses deploying IPFS in space, civil liberties, and crypto policy developments in a recent podcast episode.

New Research Reveals Key Drivers of Crypto Asset Prices

New Research Reveals Key Drivers of Crypto Asset Prices

A study by Uniswap (UNI) Labs, Circle, and Copenhagen Business School uncovers how traditional financial factors influence crypto prices.

2024 US Presidential Candidates' Stance on Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Policies

2024 US Presidential Candidates' Stance on Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Policies

Explore the crypto policies of future US presidential candidates and their potential impact on Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market.

UK's New Tech Policy Could Catalyze Economic Growth Through Blockchain

UK's New Tech Policy Could Catalyze Economic Growth Through Blockchain

The UK stands at a critical juncture to boost economic growth by fostering new tech policies, particularly in blockchain, according to a16z crypto.

Hong Kong Enhances SME Financing Guarantee Scheme Amid Economic Challenges

Hong Kong Enhances SME Financing Guarantee Scheme Amid Economic Challenges

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces enhancements to the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme, offering extended loan guarantee periods and new repayment options to support businesses.

EU DeFi Policy Roundtable: Insights and Challenges Explored

EU DeFi Policy Roundtable: Insights and Challenges Explored

Polygon (MATIC) Labs and Coinbase held a roundtable in Brussels to discuss DeFi policy in the EU, focusing on regulation, innovation, and market fairness.

Enhancements to Hong Kong's SME Financing Guarantee Scheme Announced

Enhancements to Hong Kong's SME Financing Guarantee Scheme Announced

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces enhancements to the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme, including a 12-month principal moratorium and extended loan guarantee periods.

Anthropic Advocates for Targeted AI Regulation Amid Rapid Advancements

Anthropic Advocates for Targeted AI Regulation Amid Rapid Advancements

Anthropic stresses the need for targeted AI regulation to harness benefits while mitigating risks, as AI capabilities grow rapidly. The company outlines its Responsible Scaling Policy as a model for proactive safety measures.

a16z Crypto Advocates for Comprehensive U.S. Crypto Policy Framework

a16z Crypto Advocates for Comprehensive U.S. Crypto Policy Framework

a16z Crypto invests $23 million towards Fairshake PACs, supporting bipartisan crypto policy-making for the 2026 midterm elections, emphasizing the need for clear regulations.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reviews Currency Board Operations and Economic Outlook

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reviews Currency Board Operations and Economic Outlook

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority discusses the stability of the HKD, economic growth, and risks in global markets during a recent meeting.

India Implements AML Standards on Crypto

India Implements AML Standards on Crypto

The Indian government has imposed anti-money laundering (AML) standards on crypto, subjecting a range of crypto transactions to the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PLMA) 2002. The PLMA obliges financial institutions to maintain a record of all transactions for the last ten years, provide these records to officials if demanded, and verify the identity of all clients. The notification will complicate the life of crypto companies in India, as regulators worldwide are tightening AML standards for crypto.

Philippines Spearheads ASEAN AI Regulatory Framework

Philippines Spearheads ASEAN AI Regulatory Framework

Philippines' Congress Speaker Martin Romualdez plans to introduce an AI regulatory framework to ASEAN during its chairmanship in 2026, focusing on digitization, cybersecurity, and managing generative AI in economic policies.

Turkey Names Blockchain Expert to Central Bank Committee

Turkey Names Blockchain Expert to Central Bank Committee

Turkey's central bank embraces blockchain with the appointment of crypto expert Prof. Fatma Ozkul to its monetary policy committee.

IMF Proposes Framework to Assess Crypto Asset Risks

IMF Proposes Framework to Assess Crypto Asset Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a working paper that delves into the macrofinancial risks tied to crypto assets. The paper, part of the IMF's Working Papers series, proposes a framework aimed at aiding policymakers and regulatory authorities in understanding and tracking systemic risks from the crypto sector. This framework is crucial as traditional financial tools are not well-suited for assessing crypto-related risks.

LSE Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs

LSE Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs

LSE readies for Bitcoin & Ethereum ETN listings in Q2 2024, aligning with FCA's updated crypto stance, signaling a landmark for regulated crypto investments.

UK to Host First International AI Safety Conference in November

UK to Host First International AI Safety Conference in November

The United Kingdom is set to host the world's first international conference on AI safety on November 1-2, 2023. The summit aims to position the UK as a mediator in tech discussions between the US, China, and the EU. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the event at Bletchley Park, featuring notable attendees like US Vice President Kamala Harris and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. The conference will focus on the existential risks posed by AI, among other safety concerns.

Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations

Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations

Tether's wallet-freezing policy, in line with US OFAC regulations, is a proactive approach to cybercrime, setting a new standard in the crypto industry.

Court Upholds OFAC's Designation of Tornado Cash Under IEEPA

Court Upholds OFAC's Designation of Tornado Cash Under IEEPA

The US District Court upheld the OFAC's designation of Tornado Cash under the IEEPA, rejecting plaintiffs' claims of overreach and First Amendment violations, highlighting legal challenges for privacy-oriented blockchain entities.

Dutch Government Invests Heavily in AI to Compete Globally

Dutch Government Invests Heavily in AI to Compete Globally

The Dutch government has allocated €204.5 million ($222.07 million) for AI development, signaling a robust commitment to advancing the Netherlands' position in the global AI landscape and adhering to the EU's AI Act.

Microsoft and AFL-CIO Forge Partnership to Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce

Microsoft and AFL-CIO Forge Partnership to Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce

Microsoft and AFL-CIO's partnership marks a significant step in integrating AI into the workforce, focusing on worker education, labor rights, policy influence, and ensuring AI meets workers' needs.

US States Challenge CBDC as Legal Tender

US States Challenge CBDC as Legal Tender

Four U.S. states - Utah, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee - have filed bills to exclude Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) from their legal definitions of money, reflecting rising state-level resistance and concerns over privacy and federal overreach.

DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race

DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race

In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions

Council of Europe Adopts Groundbreaking AI Guidelines for Journalism

Council of Europe Adopts Groundbreaking AI Guidelines for Journalism

The Council of Europe has adopted new guidelines for responsible AI use in journalism, emphasizing human rights and rule of law in the news media sector.

Hong Kong to Propose Statutory Licensing Regime for VASPs: CE John Lee

Hong Kong to Propose Statutory Licensing Regime for VASPs: CE John Lee

Hong Kong leader John Lee delivered his first policy address Wednesday, indicating that the administration has introduced a bill to propose establishing a statutory licensing regime for virtual asset service providers.

Sean Patrick Maloney's OECD Role Amidst Crypto Advisory Background

Sean Patrick Maloney's OECD Role Amidst Crypto Advisory Background

Sean Patrick Maloney, after serving in the U.S. House and on Coinbase's Advisory Council, faces scrutiny over potential conflicts in his OECD ambassador role, signaling a pivotal moment for crypto regulation.

Bank of America Opens Job Position for Crypto Public Policy Analysts

Bank of America Opens Job Position for Crypto Public Policy Analysts

Bank of America wants to onboard new professionals to man its crypto drive

Google Updates Advertising Policy on NFT Gaming

Google Updates Advertising Policy on NFT Gaming

Google has updated its policy on advertising for blockchain-based games involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from September 15, 2023. Advertisers can promote NFT games that allow players to purchase in-game items, but must adhere to Google's "Gambling and games policy" and receive proper Google Ads certification. Google has also allowed crypto and NFT-related products on its Play Store, promoting blockchain integration in mainstream gaming.

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Crypto Transaction Ban

Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Crypto Transaction Ban

Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, condemns Chase UK's restrictive stance on cryptocurrency transactions, urging UK crypto holders to close their Chase accounts. This move by Chase UK could potentially impede Coinbase's expansion plans in the UK and Europe.

British Columbia Court Upholds Government's Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining Electricity Supply

British Columbia Court Upholds Government's Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining Electricity Supply

British Columbia's Supreme Court upheld a temporary suspension of electricity supply to new cryptocurrency mining operations, emphasizing the government's role in balancing energy demands with sustainability goals.

OpenAI Initiates Preparedness Team to Address AI Catastrophic Risks

OpenAI Initiates Preparedness Team to Address AI Catastrophic Risks

OpenAI has launched a new Preparedness initiative, led by Aleksander Madry, to address catastrophic risks associated with AI models. The initiative will monitor, evaluate, and mitigate potential dangers, develop a Risk-Informed Development Policy, and launch an AI Preparedness Challenge to recruit talent.

IMF Warns of AI's Impact on Global Job Market: 40% Positions at Risk

IMF Warns of AI's Impact on Global Job Market: 40% Positions at Risk

The IMF warns that AI could impact 40% of global jobs, rising to 60% in advanced economies. This trend may exacerbate income inequality, with younger workers adapting more easily than older ones. The IMF urges comprehensive safety nets and retraining programs to mitigate the effects.

Australia Evaluates Mandatory AI Rules in High-Risk Areas

Australia Evaluates Mandatory AI Rules in High-Risk Areas

Australia is considering mandatory regulations for AI development in high-risk areas, balancing innovation with public safety, ethical concerns, and global alignment in AI governance.

Crypto Investment Firm Paradigm Welcomes New Government Affairs Lead Alex Grieve

Crypto Investment Firm Paradigm Welcomes New Government Affairs Lead Alex Grieve

Alex Grieve joins Paradigm as Government Affairs Lead, bringing a decade of experience in politics and financial policy. Paradigm broadens its focus to include AI alongside crypto.

Japan's FSA Unveils Financial Policy Focus for 2023:

Japan's FSA Unveils Financial Policy Focus for 2023:

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced its fiscal 2023 financial administrative policy, aiming to maintain economic stability and tackle social issues like climate change and digital transformation.

The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins

The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase the number of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions to one million per day by the end of 2023, according to Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar.

Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda

Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda

Blockchain.News interviewed Arslanian at the Asian Financial Forum held in Hong Kong earlier this month, where he was invited to speak on the development of FinTech.

Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Not Like Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency

Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Not Like Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency

CBDC are digital assets, but they are not cryptocurrencies and in fact strike at the heart of the very philosophy that brought Bitcoin into existence.

BIS and Central Bank Research Identifies Principles and Core Features For CBDC Issuance

BIS and Central Bank Research Identifies Principles and Core Features For CBDC Issuance

The BIS along with seven central banks has released a report identifying the principles necessary for CBDCs to help central banks meet their public policy objectives.

Slow and Steady Wins the CBDC Race: Why the US is not Concerned with China's Speed

Slow and Steady Wins the CBDC Race: Why the US is not Concerned with China's Speed

Slow and steady wins the CBDC Race: there are several reasons why the United States' digital dollar development has an edge over China’s speedy approach to its digital yuan.

Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Finds No Strong Case for CBDC or e-AUD

Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Finds No Strong Case for CBDC or e-AUD

The Reserve Bank of Australia has found no strong public policy-case to issue a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Surge in Generative AI Interest: Insights from Twitter Discussions

Surge in Generative AI Interest: Insights from Twitter Discussions

A recent study titled "Public perception of generative AI on Twitter: an empirical study based on occupation and usage" unveils a broad spectrum of sentiments and uses of generative AI across various occupations, highlighting the technology's impact and ethical considerations.

Are Institutional Investments Fueling Correlation Between Crypto and Stock Markets?

Are Institutional Investments Fueling Correlation Between Crypto and Stock Markets?

With macroeconomic factors like interest rate hikes affecting both stocks and crypto, this begs the question: are institutional investments propelling the correlation between the two markets?

UniPi: Revolutionizing AI with Text-Guided Video Policy Generation

UniPi: Revolutionizing AI with Text-Guided Video Policy Generation

UniPi's innovative AI approach combines text-guided video generation with policy-making, enabling broad applications in robotics and AI planning.

Seven Key Takeaways You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies

Seven Key Takeaways You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies

Why are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) important? Do we really need them? What are the implications? How will they be designed? Here are seven key takeaways you need to know.

Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession

Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession

Bitcoin’s price is currently struggling to continue its push towards $12,000, however, a chance of a double-dip recession could take BTC higher.

Google To Allow Crypto Exchange & Wallet Advertisements in August

Google To Allow Crypto Exchange & Wallet Advertisements in August

Google announced an update of its crypto ad policy and its financial products and services policy to accept crypto exchange & wallet advertisements in the coming August.

US Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Fraud Case Made by Former OpenSea Employee

US Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Fraud Case Made by Former OpenSea Employee

A US Judge has dismissed former OpenSea's Nathaniel Chastain's request to dismiss his insider trading charges

FTX CEO Quits Crypto Policy Debate, Allows Crypto Twitter to Carryon

FTX CEO Quits Crypto Policy Debate, Allows Crypto Twitter to Carryon

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried has willingly left crypto policy debates to "Crypto Twitter"

FTX CEO Says His Brand is "Totally on Board With Regulation"

FTX CEO Says His Brand is "Totally on Board With Regulation"

Sam Bankman-Fried said he has a positive disposition to regulation as it is the right thing to do

Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance Puts Digital Security Adoption at Core of Blockchain Strategy

Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance Puts Digital Security Adoption at Core of Blockchain Strategy

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) have introduced a bill that highlights the adoption of digital securities as a crucial element of Germany’s blockchain strategy.

OpenSea Introduces New NFT Theft Policy

OpenSea Introduces New NFT Theft Policy

OpenSea, the world’s biggest marketplace for trading NFT marketplace, has updated its new policy governing the handling of stolen digital arts and general theft on its platform.

Federal Reserve Digital Dollar DLT Testing Underway But CBDC Monetary Policy Lags

Federal Reserve Digital Dollar DLT Testing Underway But CBDC Monetary Policy Lags

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainaird announced that the United States Federal Reserve is currently experimenting with blockchain and DLT in pursuit of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) or digital dollar.

Bitcoin Price as Likely as Gold to Rally Higher, Investors Await ECB Policy Meeting Outcome

Bitcoin Price as Likely as Gold to Rally Higher, Investors Await ECB Policy Meeting Outcome

Bitcoin is now more closely correlated to safe haven asset gold than ever, which enables the world’s largest cryptocurrency to be able to combat risk aversion.

Russian Policy Boss Wants to Block Cryptocurrencies, Says They Are Difficult to Regulate

Russian Policy Boss Wants to Block Cryptocurrencies, Says They Are Difficult to Regulate

Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, stated that the country should explore other options for crypto regulation.

COINNEWSEXTRA AND  GLOBAL POLICY HOUSE TO HOST FIRST UNPRECEDENTED CBDC CONFERENCE IN AFRICA

COINNEWSEXTRA AND GLOBAL POLICY HOUSE TO HOST FIRST UNPRECEDENTED CBDC CONFERENCE IN AFRICA

One of the best gift possessed by humans is the ability to adapt to change. Little did we know that the global COVID-19 pandemic was going to deprive us of our regular mode of living, here we are today with several months of stay at home with many organisations and people pivoting into the digital economy. The immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the whole world with developments changing frequently. However, digital innovations and technology solutions have been deployed to respond urgently to these changes, This has led to a notable increase in demand for online transactions, resulting in a significant shift from cash to digital payment methods.

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.

Exclusive: LabCFTC's Melissa Netram Talks Advancing Policy and Regulation in FinTech and Blockchain Through Times of Crisis

Exclusive: LabCFTC's Melissa Netram Talks Advancing Policy and Regulation in FinTech and Blockchain Through Times of Crisis

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) established LabCFTC as an initiative under the General Counsel’s office in 2017 aimed at promoting FinTech innovation and competition. The office has been very active with over 400 different private meetings held with innovators in the last three years. In addition, LabCFTC has published three primers in the marketplace based on their understanding of smart contracts, artificial intelligence, and crypto-assets.

Federal Reserve “Flexible” Inflation Monetary Policy Could Boost Bitcoin Price as Investors Stock Up on BTC Safe Haven

Federal Reserve “Flexible” Inflation Monetary Policy Could Boost Bitcoin Price as Investors Stock Up on BTC Safe Haven

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has announced new measures to control inflation, in a speech that could have long-term implications for the Bitcoin price and cryptocurrency.

Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting Inflation Targets Might See Bitcoin Price Retest $10,400 Resistance

Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting Inflation Targets Might See Bitcoin Price Retest $10,400 Resistance

Bitcoin traders await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting on Wednesday to hear how the United States central bank will enact its inflation policy.

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