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Latvijas Banka Launches Free Pre-Licensing Consultations for EU MiCA Licenses Riga, Latvia – The Central Bank of Latvia, Latvijas Banka, has announced an initiative to provide free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers seeking to obtain the upcoming EU MiCA license. This new license establishes a unified legal framework for the cryptocurrency and digital asset … Read more
Regulation for Finance Sector to Launch in 2025, Institutions Must Ready for Tech Risk Compliance Brussels, Belgium — December 14, 2024 — The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will become effective on January 17, 2025, bringing substantial changes for financial entities and their key technology service providers. DORA aims to create a standardized … Read more
IGF Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance and Standardization to Host Session at 2024 United Nations Internet Governance Forum Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — As Co-leader of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance and Standardization, Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio announcee the upcoming session at the 2024 United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), to be held in Riyadh, … Read more
Congressman French Hill Appointed House Financial Services Committee Chairman, Focus on Digital Assets and Financial Innovation Washington, D.C. — December 13, 2024 — Congressman French Hill (R-AR) has been selected to serve as the next Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in the 119th Congress, following a recommendation by the House Republican Steering Committee. … Read more
Ripple Secures NYDFS Approval for RLUSD Stablecoin, Marking a Major Regulatory Milestone New York, NY — Ripple, a leading blockchain and digital payment solutions provider, has received approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to launch its RLUSD stablecoin. This approval marks a significant achievement for Ripple, underscoring the growing role of … Read more
Wyoming Stable Token Commission Concludes Request for Qualification Period and Announces Candidate Blockchains CHEYENNE, WY – December 13, 2024 – The Wyoming Stable Token Commission’s (STC) Request for Qualification (RFQ) period concluded today for the state’s pioneering stablecoin project, marking a significant step toward the issuance of Wyoming’s first state-backed digital currency. The RFQ submission … Read more
Crypto ownership in Pennsylvania has also accelerated with 1.5M residents owning some form of digital asset Exclusive: Pennsylvania became the latest state to pass a bill establishing some regulatory clarity surrounding digital assets, continuing a trend where legislatures and governors across the country attempt to provide some rules of the road for the U.S. crypto industry, FOX … Read more
Crypto Round Table Leaders Speak With U.S. Congressional Delegation
CoinDesk. Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head It Off The industry says a surprise section in a recent spending bill could slam crypto with sanctions threats, but a key Senate office is now meeting with digital assets sector insiders.
SEC & Crypto SEC to Shutter Office Behind Failed DEBT Box Crypto Lawsuit The judge dismissed the SEC case against DEBT Box last week, after the regulator filed for dismissal without prejudice.