a16z says the Senate’s progress on the CLARITY Act could be the crypto industry’s “1933 moment” — a long-overdue break from the SEC-CFTC mess and years of regulation by enforcement. Bipartisan Senate step: The Banking Committee advanced the bill 15–9 Main goal: Clear SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets a16z’s view: A proper legal […]
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Japanese institutions are getting a lot more serious about digital assets, and Bitcoin is firmly part of that conversation. A new Nomura and Laser Digital survey shows sentiment is improving fast while Japan’s regulators move to bring crypto under a tighter, securities-style rulebook. Nearly 80% of surveyed professionals plan to invest in digital assets within […]
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European banks may be pushing crypto-hungry customers into the arms of rivals. A new Boerse Stuttgart Digital survey suggests demand for Bitcoin and other digital assets is rising across Europe faster than traditional banks are adapting, even though the EU’s MiCA framework has already cleared up much of the regulatory fog. 42% of business investors […]
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U.S. Treasury Unveils Cybersecurity Program for Crypto Firms: A Boost for Blockchain Security The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a pioneering cybersecurity information-sharing program through its Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP), targeting the digital asset industry. With cyber threats like hacks and ransomware costing the sector billions, this initiative aims to equip […]
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Franklin Templeton Charges into Bitcoin with New Unit and Acquisition Amid Institutional Adoption Wave Franklin Templeton, a global titan in asset management with over $1.5 trillion under its belt, has made a seismic move into the cryptocurrency arena by launching a dedicated Bitcoin and digital asset business unit. Paired with the acquisition of crypto investment […]
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SEC’s New Crypto Classification Framework 2026: A Regulatory Shift for Bitcoin and Blockchain The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped a bombshell with its new regulatory framework for digital assets, signaling a departure from the chaotic, enforcement-heavy past that’s kept the crypto world on edge. This 2026 standard, alongside parallel market shifts and […]
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CLARITY Act Crypto Regulation Deadline: April Crunch or 2026 Delay for Digital Assets The CLARITY Act, a proposed U.S. law poised to bring structure to the chaotic world of cryptocurrency and digital assets, is on a collision course with a brutal deadline. Investment bank TD Cowen has raised the red flag: if this bill doesn’t […]
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Australia’s Regulatory Gambit: Crypto by Function, Not Tech, Sets a New Tone Globally Australia is staking out a distinct position in the chaotic realm of cryptocurrency regulation, choosing a practical, function-driven approach over the tech-obsessed or enforcement-heavy models seen elsewhere. Spearheaded by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the strategy hinges on defining digital […]
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Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Makes a $350M Move into Digital Assets and Blockchain by Q2 Kazakhstan is stepping into the cryptocurrency arena with a bold yet measured strategy as the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) prepares to invest up to $350 million into digital asset-related ventures starting in the second quarter of this year. This significant […]
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Morgan Stanley Stakes Its Claim in Crypto with Bank Charter Filing Wall Street heavyweight Morgan Stanley has just thrown a curveball into the cryptocurrency game, filing for a national bank charter to offer crypto custody, trading, and staking services through its entity, Morgan Stanley Digital Trust. Reported by Bloomberg on February 27th, this move could […]
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