Jack Ma’s Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong

Jack Ma’s Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong

Ant International plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, signaling growing fintech interest in regulated crypto payment systems, Bloomberg reported. Ant International reportedly plans to apply for stablecoin issuer licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, signaling growing institutional cryptocurrency adoption among fintech firms. Ant International, a Singapore-based unit of the Jack…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, US stablecoin legislation moves closer to a Senate vote. Meanwhile, Ukraine eyes adding cryptocurrencies to its national reserves, and a proposed Bitcoin software update…

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Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit crypto use in government

Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit crypto use in government

Connecticut has joined the growing number of US states rejecting the notion of a state Bitcoin reserve, prohibiting government entities from making crypto investments and payments. Connecticut lawmakers unanimously passed a bill prohibiting state and local government divisions from accepting cryptocurrency payments and holding crypto assets. The House Bill 7082, titled “An Act Concerning Various…

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Rep. Timmons asks SEC for docs on agency’s past approach to Ethereum

Rep. Timmons asks SEC for docs on agency’s past approach to Ethereum

Republican Representative William Timmons has asked US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins for documents on the agency’s historical approach to Ether. Republican Representative William Timmons has asked US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins to turn over documents on the agency’s historical treatment of Ether under its Biden-era chair, Gary Gensler. Timmons…

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SEC eyes exemption framework to boost crypto innovation

SEC eyes exemption framework to boost crypto innovation

Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins also bashed the previous administration under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler and its approach to crypto. The US securities regulator is working on an “innovation exemption” to stoke the creation of more onchain products and services, according to Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins. Atkins, a former…

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