Experts Warn Crypto Collateral Could Add Volatility to Mortgage
The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency as mortgage collateral, raising concerns about increased volatility and systemic risks similar to pre-2008 lending practices.
How The IMF Prevents Global Bitcoin Adoption (And Why They Do It)
The IMF has actively opposed Bitcoin adoption in nations like El Salvador, CAR, and Argentina, using loan conditions to influence policy changes, while only Bhutan resisted due to no IMF ties.
Moscow Court Jails ‘Crypto Expert’ and Mother for $23M Bitcoin Scam
A Moscow court sentenced Valeria Fedyakina to seven years for a $23M Bitcoin scam. Posing as a crypto expert, she ran a pyramid scheme, promising quick returns but stealing clients’ funds.
PayPal CEO says stablecoins need a killer use case – Here’s where he sees it first
PayPal CEO Alex Chriss highlights slow U.S. stablecoin adoption due to lack of consumer incentives, with cross-border transactions as the primary use case. Regulatory developments like the GENIUS Act could accelerate growth.
Legal strategy matters more than ever for your crypto startup in the UAE
Crypto startups in the UAE must prioritize legal strategy and regulatory compliance to succeed. The UAE’s complex regulatory landscape includes five authorities across two legal systems, requiring careful planning.
Crypto Fueling Weapons Programs for Sanctioned States: FATF – Decrypt
FATF reports crypto is increasingly used by sanctioned states like North Korea and Iran to fund weapons programs, with stolen assets and mixing services facilitating illicit transactions.
XRP Lawsuit: After Torres’ No, Lawyer Predicts When It’s Over
Crypto attorney Fred Rispoli analyzes Judge Torres’ denial of Ripple and SEC’s joint motion, predicting when the XRP lawsuit may end, citing political and institutional factors.
Spot Dogecoin ETF Gains SEC Traction—Is A Price Surge Next?
Bitwise Asset Management’s amended S-1 filing for a Dogecoin ETF signals SEC engagement, with in-kind creations and redemptions aligning with approved crypto ETFs, boosting approval odds.
Why Are So Many Firms Suing Strategy Over Its Bitcoin Holdings? – Decrypt
Five law firms filed identical class action lawsuits against Strategy for securities fraud over misleading Bitcoin investment statements, competing to lead the lucrative consolidated case.
Crypto payments abroad may be legal despite domestic bans in several countries
Legal experts suggest crypto payments abroad may be legal despite domestic bans in countries like China, Russia, and Turkey, as laws typically apply only within national borders.
