The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman Named MIT “Professor of the Practice” Before Gary Gensler became the SEC Chairman, he was teaching crypto at MIT, and on Monday, the university announced that Gensler would return to “teach and conduct research on […]
Bitso, the Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a stablecoin startup accelerator program. ‘The Push’ will support five stablecoin projects based in or planning to establish themselves in Latam, providing each with $250K to capitalize on the growing popularity of stablecoins in the region. Bitso to Support Stablecoin Innovation in Latam With ‘The Push’ With the […]
Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support SME growth across the continent. Moniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, […]
According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want. Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating over 200 firms based on security, trading volume, fees, and regulatory compliance. Topping the list is […]
The proposed bill which will allow for investment of public funds in eligible digital assets received the House committee’s approval. Utah Accelerates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Utah’s House Committee on Economic Development has passed a recommendation for Utah’s H.B. 230 Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments to be approved. The bill was passed by an 8-1 […]
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts. Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift Scott Bessent has been confirmed as the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, following […]
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims it’s slashing $1 billion daily by cutting unnecessary hires, DEI programs, and foreign payments—aiming for $3 billion in savings. DOGE’s $1B-a-Day Cuts Are Just the Start—$3B in Sight! The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly saving the federal government approximately $1 billion per day, according to […]
The SEC’s “un-American” crackdown on crypto is driving innovation overseas, a U.S. senator warned, backing Coinbase in a pivotal legal battle over digital assets. US Senator Calls SEC’s Crypto Approach ‘un-American’ U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is taking the fight for crypto regulation to the courts, formally backing crypto exchange Coinbase in its legal […]
French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance over alleged money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office stated that the probe, covering 2019 to 2024, includes suspected money laundering linked to drug trafficking across the EU. Complaints from users who claimed financial losses and misleading information triggered […]
Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would “demand” interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve, policymakers defied external pressure Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate without adjustment. FOMC Monetary Policy Unmoved At its first 2025 gathering on Jan. 29, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) observed that “economic activity has continued to […]