Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently expressed his views on Bitcoin, stating that he believes it could “very well” serve as a store of value similar to gold. While Solomon has never been a critic of Bitcoin, he still sees it primarily as a speculative investment without a clear use case. Despite this, he acknowledged
Regulation
Amid former President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation of support for digital assets and his vision of the US becoming a global crypto leader, Tron founder Justin Sun has urged China to reevaluate its stance on Bitcoin. Trump, during the Bitcoin2024 conference, expressed his commitment to ensuring that the US government does not sell the Bitcoin
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a groundbreaking new legislation that proposes the creation of a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the United States. This reserve aims to accumulate at least 1 million BTC, which represents 5% of the total Bitcoin supply. The announcement of this bill came during the Bitcoin2024 conference, following a keynote speech by
Recently, a group of Democrat politicians penned a letter to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) calling for a change in the party’s anti-crypto policies. The letter emphasized the potential of digital assets and blockchain technology for American innovation and economic growth. However, the Democratic party has been largely perceived as anti-crypto due to the Securities
President Donald J. Trump has made bold statements regarding his vision for Bitcoin in the United States. He aims to position the US as a “Bitcoin superpower” and maintain its dominance in the cryptocurrency space against competitors such as China. Trump has expressed his commitment to ensuring that the US government holds onto its Bitcoin
Two prominent crypto companies, Coinbase and Revolut, faced contrasting fates with UK authorities recently. While the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) slapped Coinbase’s subsidiary, CB Payments Limited (CBPL), with a hefty £3.5 million fine for Anti-Money Laundering breaches, Revolut celebrated receiving a restricted banking license from the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The FCA’s fine
The founders of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, recently expressed their concerns about the regulatory challenges that the crypto industry is facing under the Biden-Harris Administration. They openly criticized the administration’s handling of the industry, pointing out a series of regulatory hurdles that they believe are hindering innovation and growth in the
The recent passing of a bill by the Russian State Duma legalizing Bitcoin mining and allowing the use of cryptocurrency for international trade marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital assets. The legislation, which is set to take effect on September 1 pending final approval, is aimed at addressing the challenges faced
Recently, the United States House of Representatives passed the Financial Technology Protection Act with unanimous approval. This act is designed to combat the use of digital platforms for illicit activities and terrorism financing. Representative Zach Nunn introduced the bill, which was subsequently approved on July 22, 2024. The main goal of this legislation is to
The Digital Chamber recently sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, urging her to adopt a forward-looking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology. The Chamber emphasized the immense potential of these technologies for innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. Despite key leaders in the Democratic Party showing support for the industry, there is