UK lawmakers are taking sides over the issue of cryptocurrencies as parliamentarians look to update campaign donation laws. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Bitcoin whale’s $9.6B transfer, GENIUS Act spark correction concerns
An OG Bitcoin whale’s $9.6 billion transfer and the stablecoin audit requirements imposed by the GENIUS Act are sparking correction concerns among some industry watchers. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
SEC Chair Atkins considers innovation exemption to boost tokenization
Crypto industry hails GENIUS Act as a win, while Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes it for consumer protection gaps. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US SEC Chair Atkins: Education is key for crypto in retirement accounts
SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled openness to including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, stressing the importance of investor education. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Crypto execs to attend US stablecoin bill signing after Thursday vote
Representatives from Circle, Ripple, Chainlink, Multicoin Capital and Anchorage Digital confirmed they would be at the White House to mark the passing of the GENIUS Act. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025
Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Bitcoin becomes 5th global asset ahead of “Crypto Week,” flips Amazon: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin adoption has been soaring, leading up to the optimistic regulatory expectations related to “Crypto Week” in Washington. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Senate to consider Trump’s CFTC pick as crypto oversight hangs in the balance
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from prospective CFTC chair Brian Quintenz, who could be the sole US regulator commissioner by the end of 2025. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Crypto execs center stage as Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
Several C-suite executives from cryptocurrency companies attended the Friday event, some of whom directly contributed to Trump’s 2024 campaign. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
GENIUS’ ban on stablecoin yield will drive demand for Ethereum DeFi — Analysts
The lack of yield-bearing options for US-regulated stablecoins under the GENIUS bill will drive investors to search for interest elsewhere, analysts said. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)