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US Banks are ‘Free to Begin Supporting Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor

Source: Cointelegraph Bitcoin adoption may accelerate after the US Federal Reserve eased restrictions on banks engaging in crypto activities, opening the door for institutional participation. Bitcoin adoption among United States financial institutions could see a major boost after the US Federal Reserve withdrew its guidance discouraging banks from engaging with cryptocurrency. On April 24, the… Continue reading US Banks are ‘Free to Begin Supporting Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor

Trump Kills DeFi Broker Rule in Major Crypto Win: Finance Redefined

Source: Cointelegraph President Donald Trump has overturned the IRS’s DeFi broker rule, a measure that had threatened to curb DeFi innovation. Trump kills DeFi broker rule in major crypto win: Finance Redefined, April 4–11 In a significant win for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, US President Donald Trump overturned the Internal Revenue Service’s DeFi broker rule,… Continue reading Trump Kills DeFi Broker Rule in Major Crypto Win: Finance Redefined

South Korea to Allow Institutions to Sell Crypto Donations in 2025

Source: Cointelegraph The country’s securities regulator will also allow 3,500 corporations and professional investors to open “real-name” accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges as part of a pilot program. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (SFC) is set to allow institutions to begin selling their digital asset donations and instruct banks to offer more services to cryptocurrency firms.… Continue reading South Korea to Allow Institutions to Sell Crypto Donations in 2025

Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill Advances to the Legislative Council

Source: Cointelegraph The bill includes licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers, offering and marketing restrictions and broader consumer protections. Hong Kong’s proposed Stablecoins Bill has entered the Legislative Council, moving the region closer to forming a comprehensive regulatory regime for stablecoins. On Dec. 6, the Hong Kong government published the bill in the special administrative region’s… Continue reading Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill Advances to the Legislative Council

New law grants US president power to block digital asset access

Source: Cointelegraph A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users. A new law grants the United States president sweeping powers to block access to digital assets, drawing significant concern from commentators on X. “It’s hard to… Continue reading New law grants US president power to block digital asset access