Crypto Regulations Evolving Worldwide Amid Global Policy Shifts
Governments worldwide are intensifying regulations on cryptocurrencies, signaling a global shift as nations grapple with the rapidly evolving digital asset industry.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Landmark Crypto Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 279-136 to approve the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, with significant support from House Democrats.
The Bukele Effect: Unraveling the Consequences of a Presidential Resignation
Two months before El Salvador’s next presidential election, President Najib Bukele has relinquished his leadership. What does this mean for El Salvador?
El Salvador’s Volcano Bond approved for launch in Q1 2024: News Update
The long-awaited release of El Salvador’s Volcano Bond is finally set. It has received regulatory approval and will open for trading early next year.
Bitcoin Price Surges to $42,000, Sparking Speculation of Bull Run
Bitcoin soared to $40,105 on Sunday, marking its highest valuation in nearly a year and a half. The surge is attributed to growing optimism among investors, fueled by speculation that U.S. regulators are set to greenlight stock-market traded bitcoin funds.
Awakening the Argentine Lion: The Javier Milei Revolution
The Argentine public has made a bold move electing economic maverick Javier Milei into office. His term heralds hope a new era of radical economic reform.This article is written by Analysts at Volcan Capital. Volcán Capital, an avant-garde boutique fund and asset management firm nestled in the heart of El Salvador.
Regulatory Pressure Heats Up – Crypto In the Firing Line
The U.S. is continuing to ramp up the regulatory pressure on crypto assets. With multiple lawsuits, conflicting definitions of digital assets from different agencies, and a new anti-crypto campaign led by Elizabeth Warren, what is the future of crypto in the U.S.?
4 Major Crypto Trends to Watch for in 2023
2022 was a tough year for crypto. Today the question on every investor and trader’s mind is — what are the big trends that will impact price this year?
The Crypto Crash continues – Evergrande and Gary Gensler cause market jitters
This week Bitcoin continues to fall, and is now in danger of breaking the key US$40,000 price level. The fall was triggered by the China Evergrande crisis which has put traders into risk-off mode. Meanwhile, in the U.S. Gary Gensler has continued his war of words against crypto projects.
Regulators continue to clarify positions
While some countries in Europe and Asia have announced national blockchain strategies, there has been a recent surge in blockchain proposals from U.S. lawmakers.
ErisX releases physically-settled Ethereum futures contract in the United States
The new products are under the regulation of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This represents a key step in providing access to Ethereum for institutional investors.
Chainalysis partners with the Smart Contract Security Alliance
Chainalysis has announced a partnership with the Smart Contract Security Alliance (SCSA) to help businesses understand the risks and opportunities in the cryptocurrency market.
Anchorage adds custodial services for Compound governance token and the TrustToken stablecoin
The company has significantly increased the number of digital assets it supports this year, having already added XRP and Celo Gold.
SEC fines ICOBox for selling unregistered securities
The crackdown on the sale of unregistered securities continues with the SEC fining the ICO-as-a-service platform, ICOBox, $16 million for the violation of securities laws.
Germany to allow banks to sell and store crypto assets
Germany has passed a new law that will enable banks to sell and store bitcoin and other crypto assets in 2020. The bold move will cement Germany’s position as one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the world.
Crypto assets to be classified as property in the UK
The Jurisdiction Taskforce of the Lawtech Delivery Panel in the United Kingdom has published new guidance designed to minimize the legal ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding digital assets.