Tag: policy

GENIUS Act: Will Stablecoin Regulation Save Crypto or Suffocate It?

GENIUS Act: Will Stablecoin Regulation Save Crypto or Suffocate It?

The name captures the spirit of innovative thinking and exciting possibility. It’s really a Trojan horse concealing all the things it claims to protect us from. We're talking about stablecoins, those digital currencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar, designed to be the calm in crypto's often turbulent seas....

DOJ Crypto Memo A Retreat from Law and Order?

DOJ Crypto Memo A Retreat from Law and Order?

Many advocates are applauding the Department of Justice’s new crypto enforcement memo as a sensible forfeiture reform. To them, it represents a firm, but welcomed, move away from the prior “regulation by prosecution” approach. I see something far more sinister: a potential abdication of responsibility, a dangerous gamble with our...

DOJ's Crypto Memo Sparks Debate on Enforcement Priorities

DOJ's Crypto Memo Sparks Debate on Enforcement Priorities

In recognition of this, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released a memorandum. This step has ignited a spirited discussion about the broader direction of cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. The memo serves as further evidence of a pronounced pivot by the DOJ towards heavy-handed enforcement in the crypto space. It...

NY AG Urges Congress: Is Federal Crypto Regulation Coming?

NY AG Urges Congress: Is Federal Crypto Regulation Coming?

The industry of crypto has often found itself with a target on its back. As digital assets have moved further into the mainstream, so has the clamoring for regulation. New York Attorney General Letitia James has recently weighed in on the issue. She’s been pushing Congress to act with courage...

5 Reasons Why Crypto's Future Hinges on Congress Getting Regulation Right

5 Reasons Why Crypto's Future Hinges on Congress Getting Regulation Right

We're standing at a crossroads, folks. Crypto. It's not just Bitcoin anymore, is it? It’s a fascinating, exciting, dangerous, risky – and quite honestly, rather intimidating ecosystem for the everyday person. What comes next is based on more than the cool new buzzed about crypto. It really depends on what...

Crypto Regulation: Will New Rules Unleash or Stifle Innovation?

Crypto Regulation: Will New Rules Unleash or Stifle Innovation?

The dynamic and rapidly evolving world of crypto is at an important inflection point. As digital assets have become more mainstream, governments across the globe are still trying to find ways to regulate them properly. The real issue at stake here is whether these regulations will promote innovation or limit...

Congress Seeks Crypto Clarity Amidst Regulatory Debate

Congress Seeks Crypto Clarity Amidst Regulatory Debate

U.S. lawmakers are intensifying their efforts to establish clear regulations for the burgeoning crypto industry, currently valued at $2.7 trillion. On April 9, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence convened a timely hearing. This challenge marks the start of a new wave...