Category: Law of the Chain
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Poland faces industry resistance to newly proposed cryptocurrency regulations
Poland’s proposed cryptocurrency regulations face industry resistance over compliance burdens, reflecting global tension between innovation and financial oversight in digital asset markets.
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SEC reviews stock tokens as Visa tests stablecoin payment systems
Regulatory scrutiny of stock tokens signals SEC’s stance on digital securities, while Visa’s stablecoin tests highlight payment industry adoption of blockchain technology for settlements.
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Crypto companies increase US hiring in 2025 with regulatory clarity
Cryptocurrency firms are expanding US workforces in 2025 as regulatory frameworks provide operational certainty, signaling industry maturation and increased mainstream market participation.
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Goolsbee cites inflation in case against Federal Reserve interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee argues persistent inflation data supports maintaining current interest rates, delaying potential cuts that could affect borrowing costs and economic growth.
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SEC and CFTC alignment ends regulatory turf war over cryptocurrency markets
Regulatory coordination between SEC and CFTC ends jurisdictional uncertainty, establishing clearer oversight frameworks that could stabilize cryptocurrency markets and encourage institutional participation.
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SEC Crypto Task Force and NYSE explore new cryptocurrency product regulations
The SEC Crypto Task Force and NYSE are examining new regulatory frameworks for crypto products, indicating potential institutional adoption and evolving financial market integration.
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EU advances stablecoin prohibition affecting major cryptocurrency issuers
The European Union is advancing regulatory measures to prohibit stablecoins, creating significant compliance challenges for major issuers and reshaping digital asset frameworks.
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SEC Commissioner Peirce addresses DoubleZero impact on decentralized infrastructure
Commissioner Peirce highlights the SEC’s decision as significant for decentralized infrastructure development, signaling regulatory recognition of emerging blockchain technology frameworks.
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EU watchdog recommends stablecoin prohibition in financial markets report
The European Union’s financial regulator advocates prohibiting stablecoins, reflecting growing regulatory scrutiny over digital assets’ stability and their impact on traditional finance systems.
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Commissioner Caroline Pham declares SEC and CFTC turf war concluded
Regulatory clarity between SEC and CFTC reduces jurisdictional uncertainty, potentially streamlining crypto oversight and fostering institutional participation in digital asset markets.