Ukraine set to legalize crypto by 2025 under strict regulations
Ukraine plans to legalize cryptocurrencies by early 2025, applying standard taxation rules without offering tax incentives. Source link
Australian wealth manager AMP invests $27m in Bitcoin as first major superannuation fund to embrace crypto
AMP has made a $27 million investment in Bitcoin, becoming the first major superannuation fund in Australia to enter the crypto market. AMP Wealth Management, one of Australia‘s largest wealth managers with billions in assets under management, has invested $27 million in Bitcoin (BTC), becoming the first major superannuation fund in the country to do […]
India’s chief economic advisor calls for regulation that doesn’t hinder crypto innovation
India’s chief economic advisor wants regulators to foster innovation in the cryptocurrency sector while upholding transparency and accountability. Speaking at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024, V. Anantha Nageswaran, the Chief Economic Advisor of the Ministry of Finance, said regulators “must not stand in the way of so-called innovations in crypto and Bitcoin.” He emphasized […]
El Salvador to extend crypto agreements beyond Argentina
El Salvador partners with Argentina to strengthen the digital assets industry, and has talks underway with over 25 nations for similar partnerships. Source link
a16z Crypto policy lead Brian Quintenz interviewed for CFTC Chair position: report
Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous claimed that the former Republican Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner has been interviewed for the […]
Hong Kong looks to speed up crypto regulation amid rising sector demands
Hong Kong is exploring ways to expedite updates to its crypto regulations in response to the fast-growing global sector. The fast growth of the crypto sector is pushing Hong Kong to reconsider its regulations, with talks focused on speeding up changes to meet growing industry needs. A proposal raised in the Legislative Council on Dec. […]
SEC Commissioner urges to reform crypto industry regulation
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump decided to pick Paul Atkins as the chairman of the SEC last week; now, the commissioner has urged for crypto reform. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Pierce calls for the next government to reform… Source link
CFTC accuses pastor of shilling $6M crypto Ponzi to congregants
The CFTC has accused a pastor of promoting a crypto scheme to churchgoers, which it alleged promised guaranteed returns of nearly 35%. Source link
Crypto Investment Products hit a new weekly inflows record at $3.85B; total yearly intake reaches $41B
Last week, digital asset investment products saw their highest weekly inflows ever, amounting to $3.85 billion. Source link
Bitwise predicts 2025 as year for crypto IPO — Kraken, Circle to go public
Bitwise has predicted that in 2025, Bitcoin could hit $500,000, Coinbase will enter the S&P 500 and AI agents will drive the next “memecoin mania.” Source link
