Category: Law of the Chain
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Breaking: White House To Release Crypto Policy Report On July 30
The White House will release a crypto policy report on July 30, detailing findings on a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and proposing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets.
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Former TD Bank Employee Now Barred From Industry After Using Confidential Customer Info To Steal $41,500: OCC – The Daily Hodl
Former TD Bank teller manager Lacey Ann Henry barred from banking for stealing $41,500 via unauthorized withdrawals using customer data, per OCC order.
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PNC Bank CEO Says Company Will Provide Crypto Wallet for ’Any Coin’ That Clients Want To Use – The Daily Hodl
PNC Bank CEO announces plans to offer crypto wallet services for any digital assets clients want to use, leveraging their partnership with Coinbase amid improved regulatory conditions.
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SEC OKs Bitwise ETF, Then Reverses Within Hours
The SEC initially approved Bitwise’s 10 Crypto Index ETF but reversed its decision hours later, issuing a stay order for further review by the full Commission.
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Tether, INHOPE Expand Alliance to Fight Child Exploitation
Tether expands partnership with INHOPE to combat crypto use in child exploitation, freezing $225M in USDT and blocking $2.7B total to date through monitoring and compliance tools.
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MoonPay Execs Caught in Trump-Linked $250K Crypto Scam
MoonPay executives are linked to a $250K crypto scam involving Trump associates. The DOJ case was briefly sealed, raising transparency concerns, with victims identified as Ivan and Mouna.
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White House launches America’s AI Action Plan to strengthen US dominance in artificial intelligence
The White House unveiled America’s AI Action Plan to secure US leadership in AI through policy actions, infrastructure support, deregulation, and global partnerships.
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Coinshares Claims First Continental Europe MiCA Asset Manager Status – Regulation Bitcoin News
Coinshares Asset Management achieves first MiCA regulation approval in continental Europe, authorized by French AMF, marking a significant regulatory milestone for crypto asset management.
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Bitwise ETF Approval Paused by SEC; Is a Power Struggle Brewing Inside the Commission? ETHNews
The SEC approved then paused Bitwise’s crypto ETF conversion, sparking speculation of internal conflict. Analysts suggest political motives or new ETF standards may be behind the delay.
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U.S. Senate to overhaul crypto market structure? What’s coming up next
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee released a draft to overhaul digital asset regulations, focusing on clarity and investor protection. It redefines asset classifications and seeks public feedback.