U.S. agency proposes rule requiring refunds after crypto hacks

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would require U.S. cryptocurrency companies to refund customers who lose funds due to hacks or unauthorized transactions.  he proposal aims to extend the consumer protections already in place for traditional… дальше »

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CFTC Charges Resolved: Crypto Exchange Gemini Strikes $5 Million Deal In Proposed Order

In a major advancement for the cryptocurrency sector, Gemini Trust, headed by the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has consented to pay $5 million to resolve allegations made by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). дальше »

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Gemini agrees to pay $5m to settle CFTC charges

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, will pay $5 million in penalties to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The company agreed to a “proposed consent order” signed by the CFTC on Monday, according to Bloomberg.… дальше »

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Gemini agrees to a $5M penalty as part of proposed CFTC order

The proposed consent order, if approved by a judge, could allow Gemini Trust to avoid a Jan. 21 civil trial with the CFTC over alleged “false and misleading” statements. дальше »

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Swiss chancellery registers proposal to add Bitcoin to national reserves

A proposition to add Bitcoin to Switzerland’s national reserves has been set in motion by the Swiss Chancellery. Proposed by a coalition of ten Swiss crypto advocates, including Tether’s Vice President of Energy and Mining Giw Zanganeh and Swiss think… дальше »

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Swiss chancellery approves proposal to include Bitcoin in national reserves

Switzerland’s Federal Chancellery has approved the formal submission of the “Bitcoin Initiative,” a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the Swiss National Bank to hold part of its reserves in Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »

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Bitcoin To Hit $400K? Blockware Weighs In On Trump’s Big Plan

A leading cryptocurrency firm forecasted that Bitcoin price would surge next year, fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Crypto company Blockware Solutions sees that Bitcoin could hit $400,000 per coin in a bull run if the proposed BTC reserve pushes through or still reach $150,000 in a bearish trend […] дальше »

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Hong Kong legislator proposes adding Bitcoin to national reserves

A Hong Kong legislator has proposed leveraging the “one country, two systems” framework to add Bitcoin to its national reserve for financial stability. дальше »

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Hong Kong lawmaker advocates including Bitcoin in national reserves

Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Jie has urged the city-state’s government to consider integrating Bitcoin into its fiscal reserves, a local media outlet reported. The report showed that Wu proposed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) explore the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in its fiscal reserves and leverage foreign exchange funds to acquire and hold […] The post Hong Kong lawmaker advocates including Bitcoin in national reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Charles Hoskinson Urges Cardano Foundation to Embrace Community-Driven Governance

Charles Hoskinson proposed Cardano Foundation transitions to a membership-based organization to empower users and address ecosystem challenges. The post Charles Hoskinson Urges Cardano Foundation to Embrace Community-Driven Governance appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Pitches $280 Trillion Crypto Market Capitalization

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NIST proposes standardizing a wider variant of AES encryption

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks public input on the proposed changes until June 25, 2025.

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Bitwise files new ETF targeting firms with large Bitcoin holdings

The Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF would invest in businesses that “hold at least 1,000 Bitcoin” Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million to be included in Bitwise’s proposed ETF KULR Technology Group started its Bitcoin Treasury strategy with the purchase of 217. дальше »

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Bitwise files for ETF tracking companies holding over 1000 Bitcoin in treasury

Bitwise has proposed a new exchange-traded fund that invests in publicly traded companies holding over 1000 BTC in their corporate treasuries. In a Dec. 26 regulatory filing, Bitwise said the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF will invest in equity securities of… дальше »

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Aave (AAVE) Surges 12% As Lending Protocol Proposes Chainlink Integration

AAVE surged 12% after Aave proposed adopting Chainlink’s SVR to redistribute MEV profits fairly. With strong market momentum, it eyes a $400 breakout. The post Aave (AAVE) Surges 12% As Lending Protocol Proposes Chainlink Integration appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Philippine SEC proposes strict new rules for crypto service providers

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft of its proposed “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules),” aimed at regulating the country’s booming cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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Russia bans crypto mining for 6 years in 10 regions

Russia’s key crypto mining regions like Irkutsk will enforce seasonal mining restrictions instead of originally proposed complete bans. дальше »

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Peter Schiff doubles down on Bitcoin skepticism, suggests USA coin as alternative

Peter Schiff has proposed the launch of USA Coin. This is in line with his continued criticism of Bitcoin. Peter Schiff, the outspoken critic of Bitcoin and a staunch advocate for gold, has The post Peter Schiff doubles down on Bitcoin skepticism, suggests USA coin as alternative appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ohio introduces second Bitcoin reserve bill

The State of Ohio has introduced a second Bitcoin reserve bill as crypto legislation gains momentum across the U.S. ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Ohio House GOP Majority Whip Steve Demetriou proposed legislation to allow the state to manage a… дальше »

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Ethena Labs introduces sUSDe as collateral for Trump-backed WLFI protocol

Ethena Labs proposed integrating its synthetic stablecoin, sUSDe, into World Liberty Financial (WLFI) on Dec. 18. The proposal stated that this partnership would boost capital efficiency and liquidity in WLFI’s new Aave instance. дальше »

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Ohio becomes latest state to propose Bitcoin treasury to protect funds from US dollar devaluation

Ohio lawmaker Derek Merrin introduced a groundbreaking bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the state treasury, according to a Dec. 17 statement. The proposed legislation, known as the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, seeks to empower the state treasurer with the authority to invest in Bitcoin, aligning with the growing trend of adopting it […] The post Ohio becomes latest state to propose Bitcoin treasury to protect funds from US dollar devaluation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ohio lawmaker proposes Bitcoin Reserve Bill, sparks debate on crypto adoption

Ohio is making waves in cryptocurrency adoption with a proposed bill to establish a Bitcoin reserve. Introduced by State Representative Wes Goodman, the bill could make Ohio the first U. S. дальше »

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Ohio lawmaker Derek Merrin introduces Bill to create state Bitcoin Reserve

A proposed legislation in Ohio seeks to incorporate Bitcoin into its financial plan. Derek Merrin, the Leader of the Ohio House Republicans, introduced the bill.  дальше »

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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposed By French MEP To Bolster EU

French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Sarah Knafo delivered a high-profile address, urging the European Union (EU) to adopt a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” as part of a broader effort to promote financial autonomy and combat inflationary pressures. дальше »

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The Unit Denomination of Bitcoin Does Not Need To Change

A recent BIP has been proposed to change the way units of bitcoin are displayed, but this proposal is not needed. дальше »

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4 Coins Other than Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) to Buy and Hold for Long-Term Returns

The cryptocurrency market presents many investment prospects beyond the well-known titans, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Although these two rule the industry, many newly proposed initiatives show great long-term promise because of their creative applications and solid development schedules. дальше »

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Could Bitcoin help US reduce its $36 trillion debt burden?

Michael Saylor, Chairman of MicroStrategy and prominent Bitcoin advocate, has proposed a controversial strategy to tackle the United States’ soaring $36 trillion national debt. Speaking in a recent interview, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a transformative asset that could provide long-term financial security for the nation, much like Manhattan’s historical economic growth. He called for bold […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Soars Past $106,000 For A New ATH — What’s Driving The Frenzy?

Optimism regarding a potential strategic reserve fund proposed by President-elect Donald Trump has propelled Bitcoin to surpass $106,000 for the first time. Related Reading: $36 Trillion Question: Can Bitcoin Really Save The US? Peter Schiff Thinks Not Since Trump won the election on November 5, 2024, the cryptocurrency had an amazing rise of over 50%, […] дальше »

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Aave DAO considers exiting Polygon after proposed bridge

Aave founder Marc Zeller has proposed new risk parameters on Polygon in response to plans to farm over $1 billion in stablecoin reserves. дальше »

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BlackRock Suggests a 1-2% Bitcoin Allocation: A Calculated Bet for Investors

BlackRock, the largest asset manager globally, with an impressive $11.5 trillion under management, has proposed a modest Bitcoin allocation of 1-2% for portfolios. According to BlackRock, this allocation range is a balanced approach for those seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency without taking excessive risks. дальше »

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Texas House Introduces Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Legislation introduced in the Texas House on Thursday could put the state at the forefront of digital innovation. Republican State Representative Giovanni Capriglione proposed a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. дальше »

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Alabama state auditor calls to establish Bitcoin reserve

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption. He argued that such a move would diversify the state’s assets, attract crypto-focused businesses, and establish Alabama as a pioneer in the digital asset space. дальше »

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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposed By Alabama State Auditor

Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has publicly proposed the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). Sorrell’s call comes amid a growing wave of interest in SBRs among both federal and state-level policymakers, as well as a sharp rise in BTC’s price following the election of President-elect Donald Trump, who campaigned on pro-Bitcoin policies. Speaking […] дальше »

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Italy drops plans to hike capital gains tax on crypto amid backlash, political division

Italy’s government announced plans to scale back a proposed tax increase on crypto capital gains following criticism from industry stakeholders and divisions within the ruling coalition, Reuters reported on Dec. дальше »

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Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading

Italy's decision to reduce the proposed crypto tax hike may foster a more favorable investment climate, potentially boosting economic growth. The post Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading: report

Italy's decision to reduce the proposed crypto tax hike may foster a more favorable investment climate, potentially boosting economic growth. The post Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russian Lawmaker Proposes Creating Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Report

Anton Tkachev proposed "assessing the feasibility of creating a strategic BTC reserve in Russia by analogy with state reserve in traditional currencies." дальше »

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Riot pads Bitcoin trove with $500m note sale

Bitcoin infrastructure firm Riot Platforms proposed issuing debt securities to fund BTC buys and finance “general corporate purposes.” дальше »

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Global think tank proposed Bitcoin reserve to Amazon

A global think tank proposed Amazon to include Bitcoin into its strategic reserve by next year. This proposal is the same as Microsoft’s proposed by Michael Taylor a few weeks ago. The National Center for Public Policy Research, an independent… дальше »

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LATAM crypto update: Argentine Senator eyes crypto mining, Bitcoin ATMs surge in Brazil

In this week’s LATAM crypto update Argentine entrepreneur and senator Ezequiel Atauche recently proposed a motion to the Argentine Senate to include bitcoin mining and blockchain technology on the list of supported activities, assuring their legal incorporation within the framework of existing legislation. дальше »

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‘Hardly money’: Former NY Fed chief blasts Trump’s Bitcoin reserve

Bill Dudley, the former chief of the New York Fed, warned against holding Bitcoin as a reserve and urged a focus on regulation. Dudley criticized a proposed federal Bitcoin (BTC) reserve championed by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. In… дальше »

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Solana eyes transaction boost with proposed block compute increase

Solana developers have proposed increasing the network’s block compute limit from 48 million to 50 million units to handle more transactions and enhance network efficiency. According to details shared on GitHub via a Solana improvement document, this incremental increase aims to improve transaction processing without compromising the network’s performance. дальше »

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Australia’s ASIC explores stablecoins, wrapped tokens in new crypto framework

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to its crypto regulation framework, as outlined in a Dec. 4 announcement. According to the statement: “ASIC’s position continues to be that many digital assets are financial products under the current law. дальше »

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Grayscale proposed Solana ETF to the commission: filings

Solana ETF is gaining more support to be released in the United States after Grayscale, following others’ moves to be proposed to the commission. Grayscale Investments, one of the biggest crypto-product-related asset managers, proposed the Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) to… дальше »

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Here’s why stablecoin withdraws to self-custody wallet may ban in Brazil

Banco Central do Brazil (BCB), the largest central bank in South America, has proposed legislation to ban stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets. According to the Federal Government of Brazil’s document on Dec. дальше »

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Vancouver mayor plans to introduce ‘Bitcoin-friendly city’ plans

The proposed plan by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim for the city’s “diversification of financial resources” suggested an investment in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. дальше »

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Russian ministry urges 2-year transition period for CBDC adoption over infra concerns: report

The Russian Ministry of Industry has proposed a two-year transition period for implementing digital ruble payments in retail over infrastructure concerns. The Russian Ministry of Industry has called for a two-year transition period before the mandatory adoption of payments using… дальше »

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Bitwise proposed Bitcoin-Ethereum tied ETF to SEC

Bitwise, one of the listed companies that issued Bitcoin spot ETF in January, has proposed the crypto mixed-based ETF to the authorities. According to the S-1 filling document on Nov 26, Bitwise Asset Management proposed the Bitcoin-Ethereum-based spot ETF to the Securities… дальше »

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Bitcoin strategic reserve bill introduced in Brazil’s Congress

Brazil's proposed Bitcoin strategic reserve may hold up to 5% of the country's international reserves. The post Bitcoin strategic reserve bill introduced in Brazil’s Congress appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin reserve bill introduced in Brazil’s Congress

Brazilian legislators in the Chamber of Deputies proposed allocating 5% of the nation’s $370 billion treasury to Bitcoin strategic reserve. дальше »

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