Regulation


Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise After Biden's Executive Order; Sentiment Still Mixed

Option traders noticed a surge in demand for BTC volatility products.

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Markets

Crypto Miners to Benefit From Biden’s Executive Order: Jefferies

The investment bank reiterated buy ratings for Argo Blockchain and Marathon Digital following Wednesday’s action by the White House.

A bitcoin mining facility. (Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Opinion

President Biden’s Crypto Order Is a Huge Step Forward for the Industry

The long-awaited order is an acknowledgement of crypto’s importance and the necessity of ensuring regulation is done correctly.

The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)

Policy

Here's the Full Text of Biden's Executive Order on Cryptocurrency

"We must support technological advances that promote responsible development and use of digital assets," the president says.

President Biden (Office of the President of the United States, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Blockchain Association Executive on Biden’s Executive Order: ‘Political Power of the Crypto Community Is on the Rise’

Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the impact of President Biden’s executive order on digital assets. Smith highlights optimism in the order as it suggests that “digital assets create an opportunity to reinstate American leadership.”

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Finance

Binance in Talks to Obtain Dubai License Amid Middle East Push: Report

The move comes as Dubai adopts its first law governing virtual assets.

Dubai (David Rodrigo/Unsplash)

Policy

Dubai Adopts Initial Crypto Law, Establishes Independent Authority for Oversight

"The future belongs to whoever designs it," tweeted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai (David Rodrigo/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Ahead of Biden's Executive Order on Crypto

The order, which is expected to be issued this week, could be a source of volatility.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House on November 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. The President is speaking after his Infrastructure bill was finally passed in the House of Representatives after negotiations with lawmakers on Capitol Hill went late into the night. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Policy

Thailand Eases Tax Rules on Digital Assets Until 2023

Crypto traders on government-approved exchanges will be exempt from a 7% value added tax (VAT), the country's finance minister said at a cabinet meeting.

Bangkok, Thailand

Policy

Biden Planning to Sign Executive Order on Crypto This Week: Reports

The White House has been working on coordinating the efforts of different federal agencies since last year.

U.S. President Joe Biden (Win McNamee/Getty Images)