Category: Law of the Chain
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Meta’s Whatsapp Faces Blacklisting as a Threat to National Security in Russia – Privacy Bitcoin News
Russia may blacklist WhatsApp for non-compliance with government requirements, citing national security concerns, as stated by State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin.
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Blockchain compliance tools can slash TradFi costs — Chainlink co-founder
The article discusses the latest advancements in blockchain technology, focusing on scalability solutions and their impact on decentralized applications and enterprise adoption.
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SEC explores Ethereum token standard for compliant securities
The SEC met with Ethereum organizations to discuss ERC-3643, a token standard for compliant securities. The agency showed openness to industry-led blockchain standards for regulatory compliance.
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Trump signs GENIUS Act into law, positioning Ripple’s RLUSD for institutional adoption – CoinJournal
The GENIUS Act, signed by President Trump, provides regulatory clarity for stablecoins like Ripple’s RLUSD, enabling institutional adoption. However, it has minimal impact on XRP’s supply or price dynamics.
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China’s US Treasury Holdings Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 in May – Economics Bitcoin News
China’s US Treasury holdings dropped to $756.3 billion in May, the lowest since 2009, marking three straight months of declines amid trade tensions.
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Why Trump Calls This Bitcoin Video the Best Ever? | CoinGape
President Trump shared a 2018 Bitcoin Senate testimony video, calling it the best explanation ever. The video by Peter Van Valkenburgh highlights BTC’s benefits, shortcomings, and revolutionary potential.
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BurjX Secures FSRA License, Launches ADGM-Regulated Trading Platform with 100+ Digital Assets – The Daily Hodl
BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset platform, has obtained an FSRA license from ADGM, enabling regulated trading of 100+ cryptocurrencies. The platform aims to set regional standards with secure, instant AED on-ramps and institutional-grade custody.
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Top banking groups urge OCC to delay Ripple, Circle trust bank approvals
Banking groups urge OCC to delay Ripple and Circle’s trust bank approvals, citing concerns over policy shifts and regulatory oversight for digital asset companies seeking national charters.
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Thailand SEC Moves to Tighten ICO Rules With Investor Testing Mandates – Decrypt
Thailand’s SEC proposes easing crypto investor knowledge tests, allowing passed tests to skip repeats. New rules mandate suitability tests every two years to align risk tolerance with product risk.
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Trump Shares ‘Greatest Bitcoin Explanation Of All Time’
Donald Trump praised a 2018 Bitcoin testimony by Coin Center’s Peter Van Valkenburgh as the ‘greatest explanation of all time.’ The endorsement comes ahead of a federal report on US Bitcoin reserves and regulatory recommendations.