South Korean Financial Supervisory Service head to visit US SEC Chairman Gensler next month to discuss virtual currency regulations = report
Dialogue about virtual currency regulation It has been revealed that Lee Bok-hyun, director of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), plans to visit US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler next month. Local media “Chosun Biz†reported on the…
Expectations are rising for the Bitcoin halving, and investor interest captured by the BitBank survey
Expectations regarding the crypto asset market in 2024 On the 21st, BitBank Co., Ltd. announced the results of a “questionnaire survey regarding the actual state of crypto asset investment and the market.†This survey was conducted online from November 27th…
Supreme Connections: Search Supreme Court Financial Disclosures
by Sergio Hernandez, Alex Mierjeski, Al Shaw and Mollie Simon Every year, the Supreme Court’s nine justices fill out a form that discloses their financial connections to companies and people. Until now, however, those disclosures and connections haven’t been mapped,…
Bitcoin rises to nearly $44,000 ─ U.S. stocks suffer the biggest loss in 3 months | CoinDesk JAPAN
Bitcoin (BTC) approached the $44,000 level on December 21st, recouping some of the losses caused by the sharp decline in US stocks on the 20th. The S&P 500 index closed 1.42% lower, hurting risk assets such as Bitcoin. Some analysts…
Most Americans Say AI, Crypto Knowledge Is Pivotal For US Presidential Candidates: Survey
A new survey highlights a major shift in American voters’ priorities, showing 73% of participants believe U.S. presidential candidates must have a well-informed perspective on innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies. What Happened: Grayscale Investments’ latest national…
“Fascism Out Loud”: Trump’s Escalating Racist Rhetoric & the Far Right’s Plan for a Slow Civil War
As the 2024 presidential election campaign heats up, Republican front-runner Donald Trump is escalating his racist rhetoric, repeatedly saying in recent days that immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country,†drawing comparisons to Hitler. Journalist Jeff Sharlet says, “Even…
Coinbase secures crypto license in France – CNBC
(Reuters) – Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global secured registration with the French markets regulator, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing a company spokesperson. France’s AMF watchdog gave Coinbase a virtual asset service provider approval, which is effectively a green light for the…
Santa Claus rally restarts, BTC eyes YTD high as Memeinator thrives
Cryptocurrencies are in a strong uptrend ahead of Christmas. There are signs that a Santa Claus rally is underway. Memeinator token is nearing its target goal. A Santa Claus rally is emerging in the crypto and stock market. Bitcoin is targeting the…
Coinbase secures crypto license in France amid broader global push
(Reuters) -Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global secured registration with the French markets regulator on Thursday, as it seeks to expand globally under its Go Deep, Go Broad strategy. France’s AMF watchdog has given Coinbase virtual asset service provider (VASP) approval, a…
Digital ruble integrated into Russian tax law – President Putin signs the bill | CoinDesk JAPAN
According to Russian news platform Telesputnik, President Vladimir Putin signed the bill, integrating the digital ruble into the country’s tax code. The tax law includes a definition of a “digital ruble account†and establishes tax provisions for transactions using digital…