Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently shared his views on Bitcoin, stating that it could potentially serve as a store of value similar to gold. While Solomon has never been a vocal critic of Bitcoin, he still maintains a cautious approach towards the cryptocurrency. He regards Bitcoin as a speculative investment with no clear use
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The recent letter penned by a group of Democrat politicians to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) urging a shift away from anti-crypto policies marks a significant moment in the party’s approach towards digital assets and blockchain technology. The letter underscores the importance of adopting a forward-looking approach in order to harness the immense potential that
President Donald J. Trump has recently made bold statements regarding his vision to make the US a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin. He has vowed to maintain the US’s lead over competitors such as China by instituting new policies that support the growth and adoption of Bitcoin. Protecting Bitcoin Holdings One
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision recently announced the release of its final disclosure framework for banks’ crypto exposures. This framework, known as DIS55, aims to enhance transparency and ensure a consistent regulatory approach in the fast-growing field of digital assets. The new standards are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Under the
Elon Musk, the CTO and chairman of X, recently took to social media to make some shocking claims about the European Commission. According to Musk, the EC allegedly offered X an “illegal secret deal” to censor speech in order to avoid being fined in the EU. Musk made these claims in response to the EC’s
The recent closure of the SEC investigation into Hiro and the Stacks blockchain marks a significant milestone in the history of the Bitcoin Layer-2 network. After more than three years of scrutiny, the team is celebrating the conclusion of the investigation without any enforcement action recommended. This outcome is a testament to Hiro’s commitment to
The UK Law Commission recently published a scoping paper discussing the legal characterization of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) in the country. DAOs are blockchain-based communities that work towards a common goal, such as investing in startups or acquiring historical artifacts. However, the Commission highlighted the difficulties in defining DAOs, as there is a lack of
The recent decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding exceptions for certain institutions impacted by Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121) has sparked debate within the financial industry. This move is seen as a significant development in the realm of crypto accounting compliance and has the potential to shape the future
The recent vote in the US House of Representatives regarding HJ Res. 109 to rescind SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 ended in a disappointing outcome. While 228 House members voted in favor of ending SAB 121, 184 voted against the resolution and 21 abstained. This majority support was still insufficient to overturn the bulletin,
In a recent development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into stablecoin issuer Paxos. This decision comes after over a year of uncertainty surrounding Paxos and its role in the issuance of the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin. On July 11, Paxos made an announcement revealing that they had received
