SEC Chair Gary Gensler has officially stepped down, ending a tenure defined by strict cryptocurrency enforcement and calls for clearer regulations to encourage innovation. Gary Gensler’s Departure: A New Chapter for the SEC Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has concluded his tenure at the agency, leaving on Jan. 20. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/gary-gensler-bids-farewell-to-sec-new-crypto-regulation-era-begins/
The evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-at-a-crossroads?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
The crypto market witnessed significant volatility at the start of the week after the Trump family ventured into meme coins, with tokens they launched a day earlier sliding in value. First Lady Melania Trump’s newly launched meme coin, Melania Meme (MELANIA), has fallen more than 60% from its debut high following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. MELANIA now sits…
The state of Utah has introduced comprehensive legislation that would authorize its state treasurer to invest public funds in digital assets. Joining a wave of national interest, the “Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments” bill (H.B. 230), introduced by State Representative Jordan Teuscher on Monday, establishes a framework that includes incorporating novel provisions for staking, lending, and self-custody rights. “This bill…
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is forecasted to significantly boost the economies of BRICS+ countries, potentially generating up to $600 billion by 2030, as per Yakov and Partners’ analysis. The consulting firm’s November 2024 report examined the development and implementation of generative AI technologies across the BRICS+ nations, projecting an overall economic impact […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-nations-poised-for-1-4t-boost-as-ai-powers-new-frontiers/
Donald Trump has undone Joe Biden’s October 2023 executive order that established a framework for AI, including reporting mechanisms for companies. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-axes-biden-sweeping-ai-safety-executive-order?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto industry executives and investors are confident about the road ahead for digital assets despite Donald Trump’s silence on crypto in his first day actions. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-industry-figures-trump-hopeful-despite-no-early-crypto-action?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Polymarket bettors currently estimate a 64% chance that the U.S. will establish a national bitcoin reserve by the end of 2025, following Donald Trump’s inauguration today. Bettors Still Signal Strong Support for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Proposal The concept of a U.S. bitcoin reserve has drawn significant attention in recent months, with advocates arguing it could […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/following-trumps-inauguration-polymarket-predicts-64-chance-of-bitcoin-reserve/
President Donald Trump began his second term, and crypto was notably absent from his administration’s list of priorities, at least on day one. Neither his inaugural speech nor his initial “America First Priorities” executive actions mentioned digital assets, a strategic Bitcoin reserve, or the overturning of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial rule “SAB 121,” as the crypto…
Vivek Ramaswamy said on X he was leaving the Department of Government Efficiency and was “confident that Elon and the team will succeed in streamlining government.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ramaswamy-leaves-doge-ohio-governor-bid-leaving-musk-sole-leader?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
