Regulation
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces Around $40K as Stocks Waver; Crypto Security Concerns Intensify
New evidence of money laundering could trouble policymakers. Meanwhile, some analysts see limited upside for BTC.

Will Biden’s Executive Order Smash Barriers to Crypto?
The digital assets industry is generally positive about the move, which could lead to a coordinated government approach to regulating crypto.

Texas, Alabama Securities Regulators Block Sales of ‘Metaverse’ Casino NFTs
“What happens in the Metaverse, does not stay in the Metaverse,” says Texas Securities Commissioner.

Elden Ring Has Outlasted Its Critics, and So Will Bitcoin
From Software never bowed to misguided attacks on its Souls games. That purity of vision has made them legends.

Chinese Banking Associations Target NFTs
As the market heats up, the tokens are increasingly under the microscope in China.

Why Crypto Assets Are Gaining Popularity Among Black Investors
A recent report by Ariel Investments and Charles Schwab details the growing interest in crypto assets from Black American investors. “The Hash” group discusses the accessibility of digital assets in comparison to the traditional financial markets, efforts to educate communities about opportunities in Web 3, and the current state of cryptocurrency regulation.

Indian Crypto Trading Volumes Collapse, Coinbase Suspends Trading in India
Trading volumes on India’s major crypto exchanges plummeted after new legislation, which imposed a 30% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions, came into effect April 1. Plus, Coinbase’s India operation suspended buy orders due to regulatory uncertainty.

Crypto Industry's Growing Sway in Shaping US States' Laws: NY Times
The article, the second deep dive into crypto by the newspaper in the last month, highlights mainstream media's increased coverage of the space.

Binance Gets In-Principle Approval to Operate as Crypto Broker-Dealer in Abu Dhabi
The crypto exchange is seeking to be a fully regulated virtual asset service provider throughout the Middle East and beyond.

