Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Bitcoin Investment Bill Amid Crypto Market Highs Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1025 on May 2, halting the state’s proposed venture into Bitcoin and other digital assets. The bill, which passed the Arizona Senate House with a 31-25 vote, aimed to allocate 10% of state-managed assets into cryptocurrencies […]
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US Targets Digital Asset Investors Using Puerto Rico as Tax Haven U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez has introduced the ‘Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act,’ aiming to put an end to the use of Puerto Rico as a tax haven for digital asset investors. The proposed legislation targets Act 60, which has been […]
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Ripple-Backed Hidden Road Gains Broker-Dealer License, Ushering in New Era for Digital Assets Hidden Road, a Ripple Labs subsidiary, has secured approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a broker-dealer, marking a significant leap forward in expanding its fixed income prime brokerage platform. This milestone follows Ripple’s recent $1.25 billion acquisition […]
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Bybit CEO Meets Vietnam’s Finance Ministry to Explore Crypto Collaboration On April 17, 2025, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou met with Vietnam’s Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang in Hanoi to discuss the integration of cryptocurrencies into Vietnam’s financial system, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s digital asset market. Bybit CEO meets Vietnam’s Finance Minister Exploring […]
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Standardization: The Key to Unlocking Crypto Adoption Can standardization be the key to unlocking the full potential of cryptocurrencies and digital assets? Experts Axel Schorn and Dr. Duc Au argue that it is essential for the crypto world to adopt standardized frameworks to facilitate broader adoption and integration with traditional financial systems. Traditional markets rely […]
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Illinois State Senator Mark Walker’s Crypto Fraud Bill Advances Illinois State Senator Mark Walker’s Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (Senate Bill 1797) has moved a step closer to becoming law after passing the Illinois Senate Executive Committee on April 4, 2025. This bill aims to protect consumers from digital asset fraud while fostering innovation […]
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Crypto Adoption in the U.S. Soars to 55 Million Users in 2025 The 2025 State of the Crypto Holders Report reveals that 55 million American adults are now embracing digital assets, a sign of growing trust and enthusiasm across diverse demographics. 55 million American adults engaged with digital assets Broad demographic reach across age, gender, […]
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California’s Bold Move: AB 1052 Paves the Way for Digital Asset Rights California State Assemblymember Avelino Valencia has transformed a simple money transmission bill into a comprehensive piece of legislation focused on digital asset rights, reflecting the state’s progressive stance on cryptocurrencies and setting a potential precedent for the nation. AB 1052 revised to focus […]
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UK Trade Bodies Demand Action on Blockchain and Digital Assets Six leading UK trade bodies have issued a strong call to action, urging the government to prioritize the blockchain and digital assets sector. In a letter to Varun Chandra, the Prime Minister’s special adviser, they demand the appointment of a dedicated blockchain envoy and the […]
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SEC Crypto Task Force Announces Roundtable Discussions to Clarify Digital Asset Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force is set to host a series of roundtable discussions aimed at clarifying the regulation of digital assets. Launched on January 21 by Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda, the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto […]
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