Nigeria’s Blockchain Boost: SEC Explores Tech to Revolutionize Capital Markets

December 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission is exploring the use of blockchain technology to build trust in capital markets. Bridging the Trust Gap The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the use of blockchain technology to build trust in capital markets. According to Director-General Emomotimi Agama, harnessing this technology is key “to bridging […]

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a16z sees ‘greater flexibility to experiment’ with crypto under Trump

November 11, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Legal and policy experts from the crypto arm of a16z are confident that “the future of crypto in the US is bright.”

The crypto arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) said that there will be “greater flexibility to experiment” as the regulatory landscape for crypto improves in the United States.

“While we’ll likely have greater flexibility to experiment, we can’t forget that the fundamental regulatory principles applicable to blockchain systems remain unchanged,” it stated before adding that this means that “where there is trust, there is regulation” still applies.

A16z Crypto legal and policy experts Miles Jennings, Michele Korver, and Brian Quintenz shared their positive outlook for crypto regulations in a blog post on Nov. 10, days after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory on Nov. 6.

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SEC’s Mark Uyeda has strong chance of becoming next chair — Lawyer

November 7, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is unlikely to replace Gary Gensler as the new chair, crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky said.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office as president of the United States in January 2025, the cryptocurrency community is speculating on the most likely candidates to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Mark Uyeda, an SEC commissioner, is seen as a strong candidate for the role, according to crypto attorney Jake Chervinsky in an X post on Nov. 6.

Commissioner Uyeda is known for criticizing the crypto regulatory approach by current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, having in October called his policies a “disaster for the whole industry.”

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AED Stablecoin Gets Green Light From UAE Central Bank

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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AED Stablecoin LLC has received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its stablecoin, AE Coin. This makes AED Stablecoin the first entity in the UAE to issue stablecoins, aligning with the government’s digital strategy. AE Coin is a fiat-backed stablecoin, meaning each coin is backed by the AED […]

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Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority

October 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court ruling that XRP is not a security and overstepping its legal bounds. His remarks came after Bitnomial Exchange filed a lawsuit against the SEC, disputing the regulator’s authority over XRP futures. The case adds to […]

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Blockchain Expert: Clearer Regulations Can Boost AI and Web3 Adoption

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Artificial Intelligence and Web3, are powerful technologies which when combined can create smarter and more decentralized systems, Mario Casiraghi, the co-founder of Singularity DAO, has asserted. Although both technologies have developed separately, Casiraghi argues that their combined strengths can help address limitations like centralized control and data inefficiencies. Clearer Regulations Could Boost AI and Web3 […]

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COPA, Unified Patents Partner to Fight Crypto Patent Trolls

October 3, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance has partnered with Unified Patents to launch Blockchain Zone, an initiative aimed at combating patent trolls in the crypto industry. The partnership seeks to protect blockchain and related technologies from unwarranted patent assertions by non-practising entities. COPA and Unified Patents believe these “patent trolls” hinder innovation and stifle the growth […]

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Crypto.com Unveils AI-Powered SDK for Blockchain Developers

September 26, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Crypto.com has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to aid developers in integrating natural language capabilities with blockchain functions. The new software development kit (SDK) aims to streamline development within the Web3 ecosystem by enabling easier interactions with Crypto.com’s services and blockchain protocols. AI Meets Blockchain: Crypto.com’s Latest Tool for Developers According to […]

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Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’

September 26, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns over potential overregulation. This proposed study by key financial regulators seeks to balance defi’s growth with oversight, ensuring the sector’s competitive edge and resilience […]

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Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules

September 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially jeopardizing efforts to safeguard digital assets through coordinated agency work. They demand more transparency on the SEC’s actions and […]

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