Regulation
What DeFi Must Sacrifice to Appease Regulators
The “internet financial system” is a pro-compliance, but pro-privacy framework to build crypto protocols which satisfy regulators and consumers.
Centralized Stablecoins Are Problematic. Is a Decentralized Alternative on the Way?
USDC and USDT both have issues that truly decentralized, blockchain-based protocols are designed to solve.
Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg
Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a "high-quality market ... regulations are strict."
True Consumer Protection in Crypto Lies Between Centralization and Decentralization
Government regulators are getting keen on crypto's points of centralization. How can those be put to use for everyone's benefit?
Sweden Drives Final Nail Into Its Bitcoin Mining Industry With Tax Hike
The 6,000% increase in taxes per kilowatt hour of energy may "ultimately destroy the industry" in the country.
Blockchain Financial Services Firm Paxos Sets Withdrawal From Canada
The company joins others that have decided to depart from the country in the face of increased regulatory requirements.
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Limit Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs
Bill likely to fail in the House, says miner Marathon Digital.
Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy
Washington’s “war on crypto” continues to occupy minds in the crypto industry. This week, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey tackles the apparent rise in hostility from U.S. regulators from a different angle: revenge.
Ripple's Effect on Financial Advisors
Ripple was projected to have spent $100 million fighting the SEC. Financial advisors should pay attention to Ripple’s trial, as it could have significant consequences to how we define securities.
