Crypto and Laws
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Xapo Launches Lightning Network Deposits Amid Growing Adoption In Key Latin Markets
Argentina and Brazil accounted for 43% of Lightning Network payments executed via Xapo in March.
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Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with Hong Kong ban as WLD drops 5%
The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment over Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban its data collection efforts due to alleged...
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U.S. House Approves FIT21 Crypto Bill
It is a historical moment for the crypto industry. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the...
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NEAR to Focus on User-Owned AI
Layer 1 blockchain NEAR has launched an initiative to incubate and invest in native AI infrastructure.
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Community Erupts as Key Players From Ethereum Foundation Become Advisors to Eigenlayer
Ethereum Foundation researchers Dankrad Feist and Justin Drake are catching flak for their multimillion-dollar deals with the restaking protocol....
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House passes FIT21 crypto bill with majority bipartisan support
The US House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) on May 22 . In all, 279...
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VanEck intends to be first spot ETH ETF issuer, argues against simultaneous approvals
VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel said on May 22 that the firm should be able to launch its spot Ethereum ETF before...
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Milady NFTs Soar Amid NFT Market Volatility
Milady Maker NFTs have surged 35% as most Ethereum NFTs slumped.
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Crypto Markets Consolidate Ahead of Fed Minutes
Ether is holding above $3,700 amid a surge of applications for Ethereum ETFs under Form 19b-4.
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White House Said It Will Not Veto Crypto Bill in Major Industry Win
The Biden administration said it opposes the bill and is eager to work with Congress in the process to regulate the crypto industry.
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SEC Chair Gensler opposes today’s FIT21 vote yet White House calls no ‘veto’
Gary Gensler , Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), issued a statement on May 22 expressing strong opposition to the...
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Spot Ether ETF Hopefuls Update Filings, Extending Timeline For SEC Approval
Five prospective spot Ether ETF issuers have amended their 19b-4 filings with the SEC.
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Hong Kong bans Worldcoin’s data collection over alleged privacy violations
Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has prohibited Worldcoin from collecting data in the region due to...
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Kakarot ZK-EVM Launches Testnet, Paving The Way For EVM-Compatibility On Starknet
Kakarot Labs is backed by StarkWare and Vitalik Buterin.
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Yuga Labs’ First “Punk in Residence” Release Sparks Controversy
The community questions Yuga’s decision to launch an official CryptoPunk collaboration.