Trump Administration Eyes CFTC for Leading Role in Cryptocurrency Regulation

The United States is poised for a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Reports indicate that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may be tasked with overseeing the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry, a role currently dominated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development…

Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Amid War Crimes Allegations

Israel has announced its decision to challenge the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants were issued on the suspicion that both men were involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military actions in Gaza following the…

Tether Ends Support for Euro-Pegged Stablecoin EUR₮ Amid Regulatory Shifts

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the discontinuation of its Euro-pegged stablecoin, EUR₮. The decision, revealed in a blog post on November 27, reflects Tether’s response to evolving regulatory requirements in the European Union (EU) and its focus on compliance with the…