Category: Law of the Chain
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SEC Chair Gensler mandates crypto market safeguards against regulatory misconduct in 2024 policy
SEC Chair Gensler advocates for crypto market protection against regulatory misconduct, citing 2023 enforcement actions and mentioning Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Wall Street trade groups SIFMA and BPI demand Basel Committee revise crypto capital rules by 2025
Wall Street trade groups SIFMA and BPI urge Basel Committee to revise crypto capital rules, citing 125% risk weight concerns for digital assets.
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Wyoming launches FRNT stablecoin, the first state-issued digital currency at $1 parity in 2024.
Wyoming launched FRNT stablecoin, a US dollar-pegged digital currency, marking the first state-backed initiative in the United States with $1 parity.
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SEC Chair Gensler confirms few cryptos are securities as markets correct 15% in June 2023
SEC Chair Gensler stated few cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum are securities, yet markets fell 15% amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty and investor caution.
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ALT5 Sigma and Jon Isaac deny SEC probe allegations, affirming regulatory compliance
ALT5 Sigma and Jon Isaac deny SEC investigation claims, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards amid ongoing scrutiny in the cryptocurrency sector.
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Fed official directs staff to hold minimal cryptocurrency under 2023 regulatory framework
Fed official advises staff to hold minimal crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum, citing 2023 regulatory guidance and market volatility concerns.
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WazirX restructuring plan approved by users with 75% support after court rejection
WazirX users approved a new restructuring plan after court rejection, involving 75% creditor support and Binance integration to address financial stability.
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12 Democrats support CLARITY Act as Tim Scott announces bipartisan Senate backing
Senator Tim Scott announced 12 Democrats support the CLARITY Act, with 18 total senators involved, marking a bipartisan legislative development.
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Blockchain and AI Policy Institute targets 100 congressional meetings on Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2024
The Blockchain and AI Policy Institute launched to educate policymakers on Bitcoin and Ethereum, targeting 100 congressional meetings in 2024.
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Wyoming issues first state stablecoin across seven blockchains with $10 million 2023 launch
Wyoming issued the first state-backed stablecoin across seven blockchains including Ethereum and Solana, with a $10 million initial issuance in 2023.