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US Crypto Task Force Spotlights Growing Interest in RWA Tokenisation in Latest Roundtable Meet
Paul Atkins, the chairperson of the Crypto Task Force, acknowledged that securities were rapidly migrating from off-chain databases to on-chain ledger networks, indicating adoption of Web3 technologies. He said that tokenisation could enhance capital formation by transforming relatively illiquid assets into liquid investment opportunities.
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Bhutan Partners With Binance to Launch Crypto Payment System for Tourists
Bhutan has launched a crypto payment system to let users make crypto payments using Binance Pay. The aim is to incentivise tourists with cheaper alternatives to dodge currency exchange rates and limitations in the acceptability of international cards.
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Binance’s Security Chief Jimmy Su on Crypto Security, Regulation and More
In conversation with Gadgets 360, Jimmy Su, the chief security officer of Binance, strongly suggested that crypto firms deploy a multi-layered defence strategy in order to ensure the safety of user funds. Su emphasised that global Web3 industry must prioritise collaborative efforts to combat crime risks.
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Bharat Web3 Association to Host Web3 Cybersecurity Workshop in Bengaluru on May 8
The Bharat Web3 Association has announced a cybersecurity workshop to be hosted in Bengaluru on May 8. Sridhar Govardhan, the chief information security officer (CISO) of CoinDCX has been invited to discuss the lessons that can be taken from recent breaches that dented the Web3 space. Other senior members from companies like CoinSwitch and Mudrex a...
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Crypto Industry Descends on Dubai as Trump Euphoria Recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday for the TOKEN2049 conference, which is expected to attract around 15,000 people. Speakers at the two-day event in the desert city include chief executives at some of the world's major crypto firms, the head of digital assets at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, as well as the US president's son, Eric Tr...
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Coinbase, Animoca Brands Announce Web3 Accelerator Initiative in the UK
Coinbase, Animoca Brands, Fabric Ventures, and Founders Factory have announced an accelerator initiative in the UK, focused on Web3 projects. Alongside the cash reward, the initiative also offers 16 weeks of industry experience from Founders Factory, a startup accelerator firm based in London, UK.
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Polygon to Shift Focus to Stablecoins Amid Rising Institutional Interest
Polygon plans to shift its focus to stablecoins as part of its roadmap for 2025. The crypto firm's founder Sandeep Nailwal said that the institutional interest in stablecoins has risen significantly, and industry players have started to prepare to cater to the demands around stablecoin custody and services. He stated that stablecoins make the bridg...
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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US SEC Holds Crypto Task Force Roundtable as Trump Plans Regulatory Revamp
The US SEC's crypto task force held its first public meeting with experts to discuss if crypto assets should come under securities laws. Republican SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leading the task force, which is charged with developing rules and guidance for crypto.
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US President Trump Directs SEC Task Force to Outline Crypto Rules by August
At the White House Crypto Summit, President Trump asked SEC’s Crypto Task Force to put US’ crypto and stablecoins regulations “on his desk” by the end of August this year. This gives the task force approximately five months to complete the research and proposal work.
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Donald Trump Signs Order To Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting with executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House.
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Donald Trump To Welcome Crypto Elite At White House
US President Donald Trump, who has multiple ties to the crypto industry, will host the sector's top players at a White House summit on Friday, as the field enjoys renewed momentum following his election.
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Donald Trump Set to Host the US’ First Crypto Summit on March 7, Web3 Leaders Confirm Invitation
US President Donald Trump is set to meet key Web3 leaders at the upcoming White House Crypto Summit. While the summit's exact agenda remains unclear, several prominent figures in the crypto industry have confirmed their invitations.
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US President Donald Trump Unveils Plans for Crypto Strategic Reserve, Sector Responds Positively
US President Donald Trump has announced that Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Cardano, and Solana are under consideration for the creation of the nation's strategic crypto reserve. He emphasised that this initiative would be a pivotal step in strengthening the 'critical industry' following a period of legal challenges.
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US Crypto Task Force Spotlights Growing Interest in RWA Tokenisation in Latest Roundtable Meet
Paul Atkins, the chairperson of the Crypto Task Force, acknowledged that securities were rapidly migrating from off-chain databases to on-chain ledger networks, indicating adoption of Web3 technologies. He said that tokenisation could enhance capital formation by transforming relatively illiquid assets into liquid investment opportunities.
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Bhutan Partners With Binance to Launch Crypto Payment System for Tourists
Bhutan has launched a crypto payment system to let users make crypto payments using Binance Pay. The aim is to incentivise tourists with cheaper alternatives to dodge currency exchange rates and limitations in the acceptability of international cards.
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Binance’s Security Chief Jimmy Su on Crypto Security, Regulation and More
In conversation with Gadgets 360, Jimmy Su, the chief security officer of Binance, strongly suggested that crypto firms deploy a multi-layered defence strategy in order to ensure the safety of user funds. Su emphasised that global Web3 industry must prioritise collaborative efforts to combat crime risks.
-
Bharat Web3 Association to Host Web3 Cybersecurity Workshop in Bengaluru on May 8
The Bharat Web3 Association has announced a cybersecurity workshop to be hosted in Bengaluru on May 8. Sridhar Govardhan, the chief information security officer (CISO) of CoinDCX has been invited to discuss the lessons that can be taken from recent breaches that dented the Web3 space. Other senior members from companies like CoinSwitch and Mudrex a...
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Crypto Industry Descends on Dubai as Trump Euphoria Recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday for the TOKEN2049 conference, which is expected to attract around 15,000 people. Speakers at the two-day event in the desert city include chief executives at some of the world's major crypto firms, the head of digital assets at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, as well as the US president's son, Eric Tr...
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Coinbase, Animoca Brands Announce Web3 Accelerator Initiative in the UK
Coinbase, Animoca Brands, Fabric Ventures, and Founders Factory have announced an accelerator initiative in the UK, focused on Web3 projects. Alongside the cash reward, the initiative also offers 16 weeks of industry experience from Founders Factory, a startup accelerator firm based in London, UK.
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Polygon to Shift Focus to Stablecoins Amid Rising Institutional Interest
Polygon plans to shift its focus to stablecoins as part of its roadmap for 2025. The crypto firm's founder Sandeep Nailwal said that the institutional interest in stablecoins has risen significantly, and industry players have started to prepare to cater to the demands around stablecoin custody and services. He stated that stablecoins make the bridg...
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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US SEC Holds Crypto Task Force Roundtable as Trump Plans Regulatory Revamp
The US SEC's crypto task force held its first public meeting with experts to discuss if crypto assets should come under securities laws. Republican SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leading the task force, which is charged with developing rules and guidance for crypto.
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US President Trump Directs SEC Task Force to Outline Crypto Rules by August
At the White House Crypto Summit, President Trump asked SEC’s Crypto Task Force to put US’ crypto and stablecoins regulations “on his desk” by the end of August this year. This gives the task force approximately five months to complete the research and proposal work.
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Donald Trump Signs Order To Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting with executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House.
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Donald Trump To Welcome Crypto Elite At White House
US President Donald Trump, who has multiple ties to the crypto industry, will host the sector's top players at a White House summit on Friday, as the field enjoys renewed momentum following his election.
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Donald Trump Set to Host the US’ First Crypto Summit on March 7, Web3 Leaders Confirm Invitation
US President Donald Trump is set to meet key Web3 leaders at the upcoming White House Crypto Summit. While the summit's exact agenda remains unclear, several prominent figures in the crypto industry have confirmed their invitations.
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US President Donald Trump Unveils Plans for Crypto Strategic Reserve, Sector Responds Positively
US President Donald Trump has announced that Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Cardano, and Solana are under consideration for the creation of the nation's strategic crypto reserve. He emphasised that this initiative would be a pivotal step in strengthening the 'critical industry' following a period of legal challenges.
