Regulation

Policy · 1 week ago House Republicans Consider Removing Crypto Tax Provisions from Key Legislation House Republicans are contemplating the removal of tax provisions for crypto mining and staking rewards from the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act, potentially altering its legislative trajectory.

Policy · 1 week ago AI Leaders Pause Development Amid Safety Concerns, House Speaker Advocates Caution Top executives from leading AI firms, including OpenAI and Anthropic, have paused development efforts due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for a careful approach to AI legislation.

Regulation · 1 week ago Anthropic CEO Advocates for Government Role in AI Safety Amid IPO Aspirations Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, stresses the need for government involvement in AI safety as the company prepares for a potential IPO, aiming to bolster investor confidence.

Compliance · 1 week ago Palestine Welcomes BRICS Support for Two-State Solution Amid Ongoing Conflict Palestine has expressed approval of BRICS nations' recent declaration advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for an end to Israeli occupation.

Compliance · 1 week ago Putin Welcomes Modi and Xi's Proposal for Ukraine Peace Efforts at BRICS Summit During the BRICS Summit, Vladimir Putin expressed support for Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi's willingness to assist in negotiating peace in Ukraine, highlighting a potential shift in diplomatic engagement.

Regulation · 1 week ago UniCredit Explores Crypto Custody Solutions Amid Growing Digital Asset Interest UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, is reportedly evaluating options to offer crypto custody services, signaling a shift towards digital asset integration in traditional banking.

Policy · 1 week ago Andreessen Horowitz Advocates for U.S. Crypto Leadership Amid CLARITY Act Discussions Andreessen Horowitz's crypto division supports U.S. leadership in technology and the establishment of cryptocurrency infrastructure, coinciding with ongoing discussions about the CLARITY Act in Congress.

Regulation · 1 week ago SKY7 and Fintech Amigo Launch IBAN Cloud to Enhance Banking Solutions SKY7 and Fintech Amigo have partnered to introduce IBAN Cloud, a project aimed at simplifying banking and payment infrastructure for businesses and individuals by aligning solutions with their specific needs.

Regulation · 1 week ago Anthropic's Dario Amodei Proposes Embedded Evaluators for AI Safety Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has introduced a plan for embedding independent evaluators within AI labs to enhance safety and oversight in AI development.

Policy · 1 week ago Iran Declares Itself Free from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Obligations Iran's Mohammadreza Mohseni-Sani announces the country's withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, signaling a shift in its nuclear policy amid rising tensions with international bodies.

Policy · 1 week ago Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Trump’s Support Amid Houthi Escalation Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reached out to former President Donald Trump for assistance as Houthi attacks escalate, threatening regional stability and oil supply.

Policy · 1 week ago Kremlin Proposes Three-Way Meeting Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict The Kremlin has indicated a willingness to engage in diplomatic talks, proposing a three-way meeting amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which may signal a shift in dialogue efforts.

Policy · 1 week ago Commerce Secretary Links Intel Stake to Proposed $5,000 Payments for Americans Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlights the government's Intel stake as a funding source for proposed $5,000 payments to American adults, raising questions about fiscal sustainability.

Compliance · 1 week ago Oraclum Capital's Vuk Vukovic Faces Fraud Charges Over Inflated Hedge Fund Returns Vuk Vukovic, founder of Oraclum Capital, has been charged with securities and wire fraud for allegedly inflating returns of the ORCA BASON Fund, misleading investors about its performance.

Policy · 1 week ago UK House of Lords Approves National Cryptocurrency Strategy Amendment The UK House of Lords has passed an amendment requiring the government to develop a national strategy for regulating digital assets, marking a significant step towards formalizing the country's approach to cryptocurrency.

Regulation · 1 week ago Canada's OSFI Supports Tokenized Deposits as Legally Equivalent to Traditional Deposits Canada's Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has confirmed that bank-issued crypto deposits are legally equivalent to traditional deposits, promoting innovation in the financial sector.

Compliance · 1 week ago India Launches 'Demat 2.0' Pilot for Tokenized Corporate Bonds and CBDC Settlement The Reserve Bank of India and SEBI have initiated 'Demat 2.0', a pilot project for tokenized corporate bonds, aiming to enhance settlement efficiency using blockchain technology and CBDC.

Regulation · 1 week ago Anthropic Report Highlights AI's Role in Biological Weapons Research and Security Risks Anthropic's recent report reveals instances where its AI model, Claude, was used in research that could potentially aid biological weapons development, raising concerns about AI security and misuse.

Compliance · 1 week ago Kansas Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Involving $30,000 Theft Rachael Kennedy, a Kansas resident, has pleaded guilty to draining over $30,000 from banks in Maine using counterfeit passports.

Policy · 1 week ago Senate Republicans Release CLARITY Act Text Ahead of Key Vote on September 15 Senate Republicans have unveiled the CLARITY Act text, which requires non-decentralized DeFi platforms to register with the CFTC, just days before a crucial vote that could advance the bill's legislative journey.