- 26 November, 2024
New Hampshire Governor issues executive order establishing commission to study crypto
Chris Sununu, who has served as the Governor of New Hampshire since 2017, has established a commission aimed at investigating the technology and laws around
US Federal Reserve bank at the helm of CBDC research effort appoints new president
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, or Boston Fed, has selected economist Susan M. Collins, University of Michigan provost, to serve as its new president
Canadian MP introduces bill aimed at encouraging growth in crypto sector
Michelle Rempel Garner, a member of the House of Commons of Canada, has introduced a bill proposing the government set up a framework to encourage
Central Bank of Kenya seeks public input on potential CBDC
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a discussion paper on its central bank digital currency (CBDC), seeking public input on the potential benefits
Billionaire Bill Ackman calls for crypto clarity in New York
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has called upon New York City mayor to look into the crypto regulatory clampdowns associated with BitLicense. A New Yorker shared
Central Bank of Ireland nixes crypto funds: Too difficult ‘for a retail investor’
The Central Bank of Ireland has stated that it is unlikely to approve investment funds for retail crypto investors because they lack the know-how to
Tennessee lawmaker introduces bill which would allow state to invest in crypto
Jason Powell, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, has introduced a bill proposing counties, municipalities, and the state to invest in cryptocurrencies and
Coinbase forms a second PAC to support crypto-friendly candidates
Crypto exchange Coinbase has filed for a political action committee reportedly to support “crypto-forward lawmakers” ahead of the 2022 midterm elections in the United States.
Bringing crypto market ‘into the light’ doesn’t address enforcement: CFTC chair
Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Rostin Behnam is looking to members of Congress to address the Commission’s lack of enforcement authority in the digital asset
Russian gov’t and central bank agree to treat Bitcoin as currency
The government and central bank in Russia have reached an agreement on how to regulate cryptocurrencies, according to a Tuesday announcement. Russia’s government and central