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How to Build Wealth When Inflation Balloons
Building personal wealth is difficult enough in any economic environment. Trying to beef up your net worth during an inflationary environment where there are invisible forces threatening to erode your portfolio on a daily basis makes things even more challenging.... -
EU Enhances Stablecoin Regulation Guidelines
Financial regulators of the European Union [EU] have taken steps to strengthen stablecoin regulation standards through Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). Draft regulatory criteria have been published that outlines complaint management standards for stablecoin issuers. This emphasises timely, fair and consistent... -
UK Treasury to Enhance AML Efforts Through Crypto Supervision Changes
The UK Treasury has released a new proposal on anti-money laundering regulation, which includes the activities of the country’s crypto industry. This proposed change to AML efforts in the UK stemmed from the Treasury’s review of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing... -
President Joe Biden’s Proposal Revives Debate Over Crypto Mining Tax
President Joe Biden of the United States has proposed a 30% electricity tax for cryptocurrency mining operations in his budget for 2025. This proposal has elicited an intense debate around taxing digital assets and its possible impacts on the cryptocurrency... -
Limited Access: UK Crypto ETNs Only for Institutional Investors
On Monday, March 11, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial watchdog, approved recognized investment exchanges to create UK crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs). Unlike the recent US approval of Bitcoin ETFs, access will only be open to professional investors,... -
SEC Charges Shapeshift AG for Unregistered Operations, Sparking Debate on Crypto Regulation with Commissioners Peirce and Uyeda Dissenting
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accusing Shapeshift AG of not properly registering, sparking a debate about cryptocurrency regulation. SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are criticizing the SEC's approach, suggesting they disagree with its current methods.... -
Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s ENS Domain “vitalik.eth” Transacts $100,000 Worth of Ether into Stablecoins
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain "vitalik.eth" recently exchanged $100,000 worth of ether for an equal value of stablecoins on the Base blockchain. This suggests that someone associated with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin conducted this transaction. As a result, Buterin's... -
Rapid Growth of Cryptocurrency Holdings in Australian Self-Managed Super Funds Reflects Increasing Interest in Retirement Portfolio Diversification
Australian self-managed super funds have seen a notable increase in the worth of their cryptocurrency holdings, going from about $159 million to over $650 million in just three years. This shows that more Australians are interested in putting some of... -
Why Buying a Car is (Almost) Always Better Than Leasing
When it comes to driving a car, there are several options. Choosing to buy or lease is usually the first thing people consider. And while leasing certainly has its attractive perks, it’s rarely the best option. Most people decide they’re... -
SEC Delays Decision on Opening Up Options Trading for Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision to allow options trading for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This postponement grants additional time for bid review from Cboe Exchange, Nasdaq, and the Miami International Securities Exchange, which...