Strategy Snaps Up 1,045 More BTC

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits … Read more

US SEC Considering Innovation Exemption For DeFi

The US securities regulator is working on an “innovation exemption” to stoke the creation of more onchain products and services, according to Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins. Atkins, a former crypto lobbyist, said during a Monday crypto roundtable led by the SEC’s crypto task force titled DeFi and the American Spirit that he … Read more

U.S. SEC Chair Says Working on ‘Innovation Exemption’ for DeFi Platforms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is working on policy to exempt decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms from regulatory barriers, said Chairman Paul Atkins. Software developers building DeFi tools have no business being blamed for how they’re used, Atkins and other SEC Republicans contended at the final of five crypto roundtables that have been held at … Read more

UK Appoints Crypto Specialist Reclaim Creditor Funds

The UK Insolvency Service has appointed its first crypto intelligence specialist to help recover crypto from bankruptcy and criminal cases. Andrew Small, a former police investigator with a background in economic crime, will lead efforts to trace and reclaim crypto assets that haven’t been accounted for in those proceedings, according to a June 9 statement … Read more

Crypto Tax Shakeup Sends Shockwaves Through Kenya’s Digital Economy

Regulations Kenya has introduced a 1.5% tax on every cryptocurrency transaction, triggering widespread alarm across Africa’s fintech landscape. While framed as a revenue-boosting measure, critics argue it could drive talent, startups, and innovation out of the country. Nairobi, long considered a fintech leader, now risks losing its competitive edge. This new tax may encourage companies … Read more