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Sen. Tuberville on Bill to Block Chinese Ownership of American Crypto Companies
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit entities organized or established in China from acquiring a U.S. digital asset broker, dealer, custodian, or exchange. The Alabama lawmaker joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the legislation, along with the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.
Bitcoin Holds Steady After China Rate Cut
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $27,000 as China slashed its key lending benchmarks for the first time in 10 months, which failed to lift the mood in traditional markets. Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Bitcoin Holds Steady as China Rate Cut Fails to Encourage Risk Taking
The risk-off mood is probably the market's way of telling China that rate cuts of 10 basis points are not enough to spur the slowing economy.
Alibaba's New Chairman Will Be Crypto-Friendly Joseph Tsai
Joe Tsai, one of Alibaba’s founders, has been an active Web3 investor and once tweeted “I like Crypto.”
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl
In a Senate hearing, a top U.S. Treasury official said Chinese drug makers have found crypto payments “appealing,” and Warren cited Elliptic research to back a push for legislation.
Team Behind Offshore Yuan, Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoins Detained by Chinese Police: Report
Earlier this year KuCoin closed a $10 million funding round into CNHC.
Bitcoin Recedes to $27K as Fed's Mester Favors Unabated Tightening
"I don't really see a compelling reason to pause rate hikes," Fed's Mester said, validating the recent hawkish repricing of interest rate expectations in the U.S.
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Gains Some Traction in China
Worldcoin, a crypto project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gained some traction in China, with users rushing to source know-your-customer (KYC) verifications on the black market. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Worldcoin developments and breaks down its popularity around the globe.
Crypto’s Fentanyl Trade Worth Tens of Millions: Security Researchers
Law enforcement around the world has long pointed to China as being a source of deadly fentanyl as well as the precursors used to manufacture it. New research from both Chainalysis and Elliptic have put a number on how much of this trade is done in crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
