Regulations
South Korea to Start Lifting Ban on Corporations Trading Crypto
The country restricted institutions from trading crypto in 2017.

Trump to Tap Former CFTC Commissioner, a16z Policy Head Brian Quintenz for CFTC Head
Quintenz has been known for his crypto advocacy

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve May Be Coming, But States Are Winning the Race
Millions of Americans may soon find out they're crypto investors when their states leap into the markets even before the feds figure out what to do.

Coinbase Secures Spot on UK Crypto Register
The exchange can now offer crypto services to clients in the country.

U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Makes Departure Official, Stepping Down on Inauguration Day
Like Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, CFTC chief Rostin Behnam will exit his job on the day that Donald Trump takes the oath of office.

Coinbase CEO, Other Crypto Insiders Billions Richer After Seeking to Steer Elections
Brian Armstrong, the Coinbase boss, already cleared an extra $129 million in personal stock sales over the pre-election price, and his stake in the company is up over $2 billion.

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws U.K Registration Application
The decision is part of the company's strategic shift to focus on markets such as the U.S., Europe and the Middle East

Trump Administration Has Already Unlocked 'New Era' for U.S. Crypto: JPMorgan
The worst regulatory environment for crypto markets is behind us, the report said.

French Hill to Lead Powerful Congressional Panel Next Term: Report
Hill, who chaired the House Financial Services Committee's digital assets subcommittee, has long been a crypto advocate on the Hill.

Crypto Markets Have Benefited From a Positive Environment Since U.S. Election: Citi
The nomination of crypto-friendly Paul Atkins as chair of the SEC provided the final boost that propelled bitcoin through the $100,000 level, the report said.

