The government owns some of the same stocks you do. Here’s why that is risky.
Recent deals to have the U.S. take a stake in companies mark something new: Government ownership used as a standing industrialpolicy tool rather than an…
Clarity Act sits idle over Trump ethics question as Warren asks SEC to investigate him
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission probe Trump's memecoin. Source:CoinDesk
As Clarity Act teeters, mystery group hammers away at crypto in Washington ads
Crypto Watchdog has taken to warning people in DC about the hazards of digital assets, and its director won't say who is backing it. Source:CoinDesk
South African lawmakers propose draft rules on cross-border crypto transactions
A draft rulebook proposes that sending crypto offshore must be conducted through an authorized provider and be reported to the central bank’s FinSurv.…
U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
The agent, who had "top secret" clearance and worked in FBI headquarters, was accused of taking crypto from wallets the agency had investigated. Source:CoinDesk
Bernstein sees another leg lower for crypto markets if Clarity Act stalls
The broker said failure to pass the Clarity Act this year would likely send crypto lower, but expects U.S. regulators to accelerate rulemaking. Source:CoinDesk
CLARITY Act failure could send crypto valuations lower: Bernstein
Bernstein said Congress’s failure to pass the CLARITY Act’s could trigger another leg down for crypto valuations and accelerate policy support from US…
Bitget set to exit Japan, close all remaining positions by year-end
The crypto trading platform, ranked fifth on CoinGecko, stopped accepting new registrations on Sunday and plans to shut down all remaining positions by Dec.…
Robinhood wins UK crypto registration before new regulatory regime kicks off
Robinhood’s U.K. arm was added to the FCA's list of registered cryptoasset companies as of July 31. Source:CoinDesk
Counting down the days: State of Crypto
The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August. And obviously, the fate of…
SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge
CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC's authority. Source:CoinDesk
Warsh’s Fed is failing to stick to its own principles for good monetary policy
Bond investors don’t understand how Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s pledge to restore stable prices squares with inaction on interest rates. Source:MarketWatch