Key Takeaways: Pro-crypto Tom Emmer was appointed Vice Chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, highlighting his commitment to fostering innovation. Emmer aims to create balanced cryptocurrency regulations, addressing stablecoins, blockchain integration, and global digital asset competition. His legislative record includes co-sponsoring laws for blockchain clarity, and promoting U.S. leadership in crypto innovation. Congressman Tom Emmer,…

Treasury nominee Scott Bessent reveals up to $500K in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF investments, sparking debates about cryptocurrency's role in U.S. economic policy. Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, has disclosed a personal investment of between $250,001 and $500,000 in BlackRock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This revelation, included…

Discover how Ishares’ Bitcoin ETF launch on Cboe Canada offers Canadian investors a simple and secure way to invest in bitcoin. Cboe Canada Welcomes Ishares Bitcoin ETF with Canadian and U.S. Dollar Listings Ishares, a subsidiary of Blackrock Asset Management Canada Limited, has officially introduced the Ishares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on Cboe Canada, marking a…

FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill condemns “Choke Point-like tactics” and vows crypto-friendly reforms, urging a new direction for the agency’s approach to digital assets. FDIC Vice Chairman Calls Out 'Choke Point-Like' Tactics Travis Hill, Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), criticized the agency’s handling of digital assets and vowed to implement reforms.…

Alpen Labs raises $8.5M to develop Strata, a Bitcoin ZK Rollup platform. Strata offers scalable self-custody, private payments, and interoperability. Alpen Labs Strategic Funding Drives Strata Development Alpen Labs, a bitcoin infrastructure innovator, has raised $8.5 million in strategic financing to accelerate the development of its Bitcoin ZK Rollup platform, Strata. The funding round was…

Key Takeaways: Robinhood fined $45M for misleading trade data, violating execution rules, SEC/FINRA allege. The firm failed disclosures, affecting order costs; pledges policy overhaul after 2021-2023 violations. Case underscores regulatory focus on fairness in trading platforms for retail investors. Robinhood Markets Inc. has agreed to pay $45 million in penalties to resolve allegations of securities…

Key Takeaways: Tether obtains DASP license in El Salvador, advancing cryptocurrency adoption in emerging markets. The license enables Tether to operate legally under El Salvador's Digital Assets Issuance Law. Relocation aligns with Tether's strategy for financial inclusion and promoting stablecoin solutions globally. Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has obtained a…