Global #crypto industry

The growing interest in U.S. banking licenses by major crypto firms like Circle and Ripple Labs reflects a new phase in the evolution of digital assets — one that prioritizes regulatory alignment without entirely abandoning decentralization.

The U.S. government is considering a major tax reform that could significantly impact the cryptocurrency sector: ending the double taxation imposed on Bitcoin miners.

Canadian banking regulators, including the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Bank of Canada, have announced plans to develop a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

In a recent assessment of the current economic landscape, J.P. Morgan Asset Management CEO and Chief Global Strategist David Kelly expressed concerns about potential economic challenges ahead, citing the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration's policy agenda. Kelly's comments come as markets displayed modest optimism, with the S&P 500 edging up 0.2% amid ongoing uncertainty about the direction of economic policy under the new administration.

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has been granted a license to operate under the European Union's new Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations.

In a speech delivered Friday, FDIC Vice Chairman Michael J. Hsu stressed the need for clearer guidance on how banks should manage cryptocurrencies.