In letter to SEC, Citadel Securities calls for formal rule-making on tokenization
Citadel Securities has urged the US SEC to proceed more slowly on allowing tokenized securities. The firm warns that a rushed approach could lead to investor confusion and “self-serving regulatory…
Conor McGregor calls for Bitcoin strategy in Ireland
Strategy aims to reduce financial corruption and boost sovereignty. Panama–El Salvador alliance pushes for regional Bitcoin leadership. US bank report highlights CRE stress, renewing Bitcoin’s safe haven appeal. As Ireland…
KuCoin denies claims of 77% Bitcoin reserve drop, calls figures misleading
KuCoin released its latest Proof of Reserves report, offering a detailed snapshot of its current digital asset holdings. According to the report, KuCoin’s Bitcoin reserve ratio stands at 106%. The…
‘Floor is lava’: SEC’s Peirce slams murky US crypto rules, calls for clarity
SEC’s Peirce likens navigating unclear US crypto rules to “floor is lava.” Peirce flags uncertainty over asset classification and staking compliance. Commissioner Uyeda calls for broader crypto custody options (e.g.,…
Singapore blocks Polymarket, calls it an “illegal gambling site”
Singapore’s regulator said Singapore Pools is the only licensed gambling operator in the country Anyone who uses an unlicensed gambling service is liable to face a fine of up to…
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to leave agency, calls for the need to fill the crypto regulatory gap
Behnam’s last day at the Commission will be February 7 The CFTC obtained a $12.7 billion judgment against the now-defunct FTX exchange and Alameda Research in 2024 Rostin Behnam, the…
iDEGEN raises over $5m as Franklin Templeton calls AI agents “interesting”
iDEGEN is racing through its presale with more than $5 million raised as the AI agents market attracts the attention of global asset manager Franklin Templeton. With some of the…
Ripple co-founder donates $10M in XRP to Harris’ campaign, calls for “new approach” to crypto
Chris Larsen donated $9.9 million to PAC Future Forward and $800,000 to the Harris Victory Fund Larsen is one of the crypto industry’s biggest donors in the 2024 election campaign…
Nigerian BICCoN calls for crypto exchanges round table with SEC chief amid crackdown
Recently, crypto exchanges like Binance have found themselves under serious scrutiny in Nigeria The BICCoN-led initiative for a meeting between the SEC chief and crypto exchanges reflects a commitment to…
JPMorgan CEO calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ despite JPMorgan’s involvement in Bitcoin ETFs
Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan CEO, called Bitcoin a “Ponzi scheme.” Dimon’s criticism comes despite JPMorgan’s involvement in Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin’s recent price volatility highlights ongoing debates in the cryptocurrency market. JPMorgan…