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Policy

Trump vows to make U.S. the crypto capital of the world to beat China

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supported efforts to legislate crypto because of the political support he received for doing so.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump's new CFTC chief Selig starts 'future-proof' initiative to champion crypto

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig signals an intent to set crypto policy into formal rules that would be hard to reverse down the road.

Mike Selig (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Australia Looks to Bring Crypto Under Financial Services Framework With New Draft Legislation

Digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenized custody platforms (TCPs) will fall under the same bracket as other financial intermediaries.

Australia (CoinDesk Archives)

Policy

UK Regulator FCA to Lift Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors

The move is to support U.K. growth and competitiveness, the FCA said.

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Markets

What Next for Bitcoin, Ether, XRP as Donald Trump Eyes Further Tariffs?

Buying the dip after a massive liquidation flush and higher demand for stablecoin could fuel growth in bitcoin and the broader crypto market, some say.

Donald Trump (BarBus/Pixabay)

Policy

India Reviewing Its Crypto Stance as Global Outlook Eases: Reuters

The review comes as Donald Trump's crypto friendly policy has pushed countries to soften their approach on digital assets.

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Consensus Magazine

What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan

Asia’s biggest financial centers seem eager to encourage the growth of the crypto industry while protecting consumers and preventing contagion if things go wrong.

Hong Kong (Shutterstock)

Policy

OCC Comptroller: Crypto Companies ‘Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up’

Michael Hsu joined “First Mover” to discuss why crypto companies need to provide more clarity on what they offer and be in less of a rush to expand without a “strong foundation.”

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Videos

China’s World Metaverse Conference Underway in Beijing

China’s three-day World Metaverse Conference (WMC) kicked off Friday in Beijing against concerns over restrictive crypto policies in the country. “The Hash” hosts discuss how officials in China view the metaverse and the potential impact on the global crypto ecosystem.

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Videos

Key Takeaways From CoinDesk’s Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy

CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Treasury Department for former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s crypto-related emails. In turn, it received documents that shed light on how the Treasury Department under former President Donald Trump broadly viewed crypto, including those who advocated for CBDCs.

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