US Lawmakers Looking Into China’s Role in GameStop Pump: Report
Some Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee want to look into Reddit’s ties to Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent and Robinhood rival Moomoo.
Policy & regulation
Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously
Dogecoin’s rise reflects the power of collective belief and a longing for a more ideal form of crypto.
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas believes the country is “well placed” when it comes to blockchain, but a bigger conversation is needed with financial regulators.
Thailand’s Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors
The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves.
Reddit, Robinhood, Citadel CEOs to Testify at GameStop Hearing
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing will investigate issues around the recent trading surge for shares of GameStop and other companies.
Crypto Long & Short: What Does Dogecoin Have to Do With Government Bans?
The combined forces of passionate communities with potent tools, and the deepening involvement of institutions, make successful bans less likely.
Money Reimagined: Musk Masters the Attention Economy
Bitcoin’s recent surge shows the power of celebrity and how, like it or not, influencers create value in the modern economy.
India Grants Crypto Holders Reprieve Ahead of Likely Ban: Report
The window of opportunity for investors to cash out to fiat is expected to be between three-to-six months.
SEC Should Monitor Tesla’s Elon Musk for Market Manipulation: Roubini
The NYU economist also warned bitcoin could “collapse” if Tether and Bitfinex are indicted this year.
Crypto Use in Terrorism ‘a Growing Problem,’ Yellen Says
“I see the promise of these new technologies, but I also see the reality: cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance terrorism,” Yellen said.
