Regulation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) paints a troubling portrait of the so-called advancements in global cryptocurrency regulation. While headlines trumpet incremental progress—such as 73% of surveyed jurisdictions adopting laws aligned with the Travel Rule—the reality beneath this veneer is starkly different. The enforcement of these laws remains largely superficial and ineffective. Nearly 60% of
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In a groundbreaking move, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director, Willian J. Pulte, has tasked Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a game-changing directive: to consider cryptocurrency reserves as eligible assets for single-family mortgage loans. This decision, made on June 25, marks a significant shift in how financial institutions assess risk. Cryptocurrencies have long
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In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, the call for Congress to create a solid framework for digital asset regulation has never been sharper. The Senate Banking Committee’s seven-point strategy, unveiled recently, highlights the urgent need for lawmakers to tackle the tumultuous waters of cryptocurrency and digital assets without unnecessary delay. With over 52 million Americans
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Ripple’s protracted legal struggle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers a profound insight into the murky waters of cryptocurrency regulation. Initially sparked by a complaint in December 2020, the lawsuit accused Ripple of unlawfully selling its XRP token as an unregistered security. After years of back-and-forth litigation, a court ruling in July
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In a pivotal move signaling a transformation in regulatory oversight, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to withdraw 14 proposed rules, many aimed directly at the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. This decision, announced on June 12, reveals a significant realignment of priorities that seeks to step away from the stringent frameworks established under
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