Tag: regulation

Trump's Crypto Law: Balancing Freedom and the Risks You Won't Expect

Trump's Crypto Law: Balancing Freedom and the Risks You Won't Expect

April 10, 2025. A date etched in crypto history. Congressional passage of Bill Trump signs first crypto bill into law. Bipartisan support. Market surges. Bitcoin hits $72,500. Ethereum at $3,800.Sounds like a win, right? Freedom unlocked. Innovation unleashed. Hold on. Before you get too far down the AI rabbit hole,...

7 Reasons Trump's Crypto Bill Will Unleash a New Era of Innovation

7 Reasons Trump's Crypto Bill Will Unleash a New Era of Innovation

Okay, let's be honest. Like many of you, I’m sure, I did a double take when I first saw Trump and crypto in the same headline. But hear me out. This isn't about politics. It's about progress. This has nothing to do with signaling who signed the infrastructure bill and...

US Senate Draft Bill Targets Crypto and AI Data Centers Over Emissions

US Senate Draft Bill Targets Crypto and AI Data Centers Over Emissions

Senate Democrats Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman are taking the lead on a similar draft bill in the US Senate. Altogether, this bill addresses the environmental footprint of increasing energy use and helps shield families from skyrocketing energy expenses. The Clean Cloud Act targets data centers serving blockchain networks and...

Digital Asset Regulation in Focus at US House Hearing

Digital Asset Regulation in Focus at US House Hearing

Our Digital Asset Subcommittee held a hearing to address the fast-paced evolution of the digital assets space. They reiterated the need for clear regulations — fast. Titled "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets On-Chain Tools for an Off-Chain World," the hearing brought together industry experts and policymakers to...

SEC Crypto Regulation Lawsuit Halted: A New Era Dawns?

SEC Crypto Regulation Lawsuit Halted: A New Era Dawns?

The regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies in the United States is shifting overnight. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to stop or drop a number of high-profile litigations against crypto firms. This move reopens the debate over the future of crypto regulation and what it means for businesses...

SEC Retreats? Judge's Pause Exposes Crypto Regulation Overreach

SEC Retreats? Judge's Pause Exposes Crypto Regulation Overreach

The news today coming out of Kentucky is a cannon blast against regulatory overreach. A federal judge putting the brakes on the 18-state action against the SEC? That’s not just a procedural delay—that’s a flashing red light, signaling that the tide is about to turn. Admittedly, this problem goes beyond...

5 Reasons US Crypto Regulation's Delay is a Global Opportunity

5 Reasons US Crypto Regulation's Delay is a Global Opportunity

The US House just wrapped up more hearings on digital assets – "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets." We've heard the usual arguments – Republicans pushing for legislation, complaints about the SEC's heavy-handed past. Unquestionably, confusion is the order of the day in the US crypto regulatory space....

Crypto Regulation Pause A Chance For African Innovation, Not Just Relief

Crypto Regulation Pause A Chance For African Innovation, Not Just Relief

The 60-day pause in the multi-state lawsuit against the SEC is more than that. It stands to be a launchpad for bottom-up, African-led innovation in the crypto space. Large, coastal US states are winning the fight against regulatory overreach. African countries hold greater agency than ever before to define their...

Crypto Regulation Limbo: Will US Hearings Spark Clarity?

Crypto Regulation Limbo: Will US Hearings Spark Clarity?

The digital asset landscape in the United States has arrived at a crucial crossroads. Recent hearings in the US House have fanned the flames of this debate over crypto regulation. That is why establishing robust, standard guidelines and a strong legal framework is essential and a pressing need. BlockTraderHub.com is...

Trump's Crypto U-Turn: DeFi Saved From IRS Overreach?

Trump's Crypto U-Turn: DeFi Saved From IRS Overreach?

In an unexpected turn of events former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a congressional resolution into law. This move is seen as a key victory against the IRS’s unpopular DeFi broker rule, sending shockwaves across the cryptocurrency community. This decision marks a significant shift in the regulatory reality for decentralized...