U.S. Representative Maxine Waters has introduced a bill that restricts political influence in cryptocurrency. The “Stop Trading, Retention and Unfair Market Payoffs in Crypto Act of 2025,” alias Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act seeks to stop top political officials such as the president, vice president and members of Congress, from participating in cryptocurrency activities. Waters […]
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Bitcoin’s Big Win: Senator Flips on Crypto Ban
A controversial bill banning the self-custody of Bitcoin has suffered a major setback. Republican senator Roger Marshall, an initial co-sponsorer has withdrawn support from the legislation, per records. The bill, reintroduced in the Senate last July by Senator Elizabeth Warren, with significant bipartisan support faced intense criticism from the crypto community. A letter-writing campaign spearheaded […]
Crypto Legislation Faces Challenges in Congress Amidst Political Turmoil
Ron Hammond, Director of Government Relations at Blockchain Association, highlighted in a recent thread that the growing frustration within Congress regarding the stalled progress of crypto legislation. After a productive first half of 2023 in the House, where several bills were proposed, legislative activities have hit a roadblock, largely attributed to political turmoil and national […]
India’s Supreme Court Denies Crypto Plea, Investors in Limbo
India’s cryptocurrency landscape is shrouded in uncertainty as the country’s highest court rejects a pivotal petition urging the government to establish comprehensive guidelines for the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. The plea, filed by Manu Prashant Wig, a director at Blue Fox Motion Picture Limited, specifically sought regulatory frameworks and prosecution directives related to digital […]
South Korea’s Crypto Crackdown: Pursuing Illicit North Korean Funds
South Korea’s government is intensifying its efforts with legislation designed to trace and freeze North Korean cryptocurrency and virtual assets funneled into Pyongyang’s illicit weapons program. The story, initially reported by a local media outlet, cites confidential government sources who reveal that this move aims to overhaul the nation’s cybersecurity framework. Anonymous insiders also divulge […]