Asset tokenization, including tokenization of securities, has been recognized as a promising innovation with various potential benefits. SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda highlighted the advantages of representing asset rights with digital tokens on a blockchain. He emphasized that this approach can offer enhanced security, transparency, and immutability. In addition, Uyeda pointed out that tokenization eliminates the
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The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently released comprehensive guidelines aimed at addressing recovery plans for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs). These guidelines form part of the broader Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which governs the issuance and operation of digital tokens in the European Union. ARTs are tokens backed by tangible
Coinbase recently expressed its concerns regarding the SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. According to a statement provided to CryptoSlate on June 13, a representative from Coinbase highlighted that the SEC consistently asks for more money to fuel its enforcement activities, while neglecting to allocate funds towards creating clear and workable
The Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, recently spoke before the Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the agency’s readiness to take on additional crypto responsibilities. Behnam firmly denied any suggestion that the CFTC would be overwhelmed if given more authority in the crypto space. He argued that crypto commodities already fall
With the recent $4.5 billion SEC settlement, Terraform Labs CEO Chris Amani has made the decision to wind down the company and transition Terra into a community project. Amani emphasized the need for the community to take over ownership of the chain, signaling a shift in direction for the project. This move indicates a decentralization
Cryptocurrencies have become a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies around the world. The EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security recently released a report highlighting the difficulties faced by authorities in tracking and recovering illicit digital assets moved through decentralized methods using privacy coins, layer-2 networks, and crypto mixers. The report emphasizes how the reliance
Tokenization is becoming increasingly prominent in the financial industry, with its potential to revolutionize traditional financial processes. DTCC Digital Assets global head and managing director Nadine Chakar recently testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, highlighting the benefits of tokenizing real-world assets and its implications for the US financial markets. Chakar emphasized
The upcoming House Appropriation budget poses a significant challenge to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in implementing its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). The budget bill aims to prohibit the use of appropriated funds by the SEC to enforce the rule, creating a roadblock for the regulatory body. Political Dynamics in
The perception of cryptocurrencies in Washington is undergoing a significant transformation, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. In a recent memo, he highlighted the evolving attitude of US politicians towards crypto, noting a positive shift that has been largely overlooked by the market. Hougan believes that if the impact of this change had been properly
In a recent blog post titled “How to get regulatory clarity for crypto,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong emphasized the importance of securing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. He called for a unified effort to support pro-crypto political candidates and vote out anti-crypto incumbents. Armstrong highlighted the significant investment that Coinbase has made in policy
