Policies News

CBUAE governor Khaled Mohamed Balama said in a Khaleej Times report that the digital dirham could help combat financial crime and improve financial stability.

Polymarket users are betting that an XRP ETF will be approved this year after the SEC dropped its appeal against Ripple.

South Korean regulators expect the move to prevent money laundering and potential damages to local users.

Braden John Karony, facing a securities fraud charge, requested his trial be delayed in response to Donald Trump’s proposed crypto policies potentially affecting related laws.

The OECD’s policy paper highlights AI’s potential to reshape G7 tourism, enhancing sustainability and visitor experiences while addressing risks.

The cryptocurrency exchange filed a suit against the SEC in October after receiving a Wells notice but dropped it the same day its CEO met with the US president-elect.

Chrystia Freeland said she would remain a member of Canada’s parliament but had resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

A letter sent to the Senate signed by more than 40 organizations suggested that Donald Trump might not abide by tradition and nominate Democrats to the SEC.

Republican lawmakers are also expected to choose leadership roles for Senate and House committees soon.

The role would be the first-ever crypto-specific White House role and may report directly to Trump, Bloomberg reported.

Depending on which political party controls the House and Senate, FIT21 and other crypto-related legislation may not be priorities. 

The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.”

Having contributed roughly $12 million to PACs supporting Kamala Harris, Chris Larsen said he hoped to see “bipartisan support and weight” for crypto in government starting in 2025.

The new index series from HKEX will offer a single reference price for Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Asia-Pacific trading hours, and it aims to boost transparency in the digital asset market.

Hong Kong’s FSTB has unveiled a balanced AI policy approach for finance while the SFC preps new crypto OTC regulations.