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ForkLog 16 07.02.2025

Japan Urges Apple and Google to Block Apps of Five Crypto Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially requested Apple and Google to block applications from five unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges, reports Nikkei. The list includes Bybit, MEXC Global, LBank Exchange, KuCoin, and Bitget. It is reported that Apple has already complied with the request. The company has also repeatedly warned platforms against offering services to Japanese […]

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ForkLog 24 07.02.2025

US Congress Unveils Draft Bill for Stablecoin Regulation

The chairmen of the US House Financial Services Committee and the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, French Hill and Bryan Steil, have released a draft bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. ?NEW: Chairman @RepFrenchHill and @RepBryanSteil today released their discussion draft for #stablecoins. Read more?https://t.co/wIzov4s99t — Financial Services GOP (@FinancialCmte) February 6, 2025 The document aims to […]

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ForkLog 23 07.02.2025

SEC Reviews Grayscale’s Solana-ETF Application

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted an application from NYSE Arca for a rule change, which would allow the listing of a spot exchange-traded fund based on Solana-ETF from Grayscale Investments. The agency has requested public comments. The feedback period will last 21 days following the document’s publication in the federal register. […]

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ForkLog 67 07.02.2025

Gemini Considers Potential IPO in 2025

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is contemplating an IPO in 2025, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. No final decision has been made, and discussions are ongoing. A similar possibility is being explored by the leadership of Bullish Global, a platform associated with entrepreneur Peter Thiel. In June 2024, Gemini founders […]

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ForkLog 17 05.02.2025

Hester Peirce Outlines Priorities for SEC’s Crypto Task Force

The priorities for the cryptocurrency task force at the SEC include determining which assets are not securities and establishing a clear procedure for registering new tokens. This was announced by Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the group. The group plans to identify areas outside the Commission’s jurisdiction and reassess the approach to token offerings. Experts […]

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ForkLog 46 05.02.2025

David Sacks Prioritizes Bitcoin Reserve Assessment

Assessing the bitcoin reserve is a primary task for the Digital Asset Markets Working Group, according to David Sacks, special advisor to Donald Trump on AI and cryptocurrencies and head of the group. The creation of a national bitcoin reserve was among the campaign promises of the U.S. President. Sacks described the asset as an […]

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ForkLog 9 03.02.2025

Anthony Scaramucci: Trump’s Crypto Promises May Be Illusory

Donald Trump’s campaign promises to ease regulatory constraints on the U.S. crypto industry may prove deceptive. These insights were shared by SkyBridge Capital founder and former presidential administration member Anthony Scaramucci with Benzinga. “Sometimes in the desert, when you see an oasis, it may turn out to be a mirage,” noted the entrepreneur. He emphasized […]

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ForkLog 8 03.02.2025

India Reconsiders Bitcoin Stance Amid Global Shifts

India is reassessing its stance on digital assets as perceptions shift globally. This was reported by Reuters, citing Ajay Seth, the country’s Secretary of Economic Affairs. According to him, the timeline for publishing the draft document on cryptocurrencies, initially planned for September 2024, has been postponed once again. The reason is the changing positioning of […]

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ForkLog 7 03.02.2025

EU to Impose Fines for High-Risk AI Usage

On February 2, the EU implemented a ban on AI systems deemed to pose an unacceptable risk, such as tools for manipulating people, deceiving them, or classifying them by social rating. In March 2024, the European Union Parliament approved a comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence, which came into effect on August 1. The document categorizes […]

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ForkLog 39 03.02.2025

Utah Poised to Lead in Establishing First US Bitcoin Reserve Law

Utah may become the first US state to approve a bill establishing a strategic reserve in the leading cryptocurrency (SBR). This prediction was made by Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund. The expert attributed this assessment to a shorter 45-day window for passing bills. “Other [states] do not have such a ‘fast’ calendar, political […]

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ForkLog 10 31.01.2025

Czech Central Bank Considers Bitcoin for Reserve Diversification

The Czech National Bank (CNB) has approved a proposal to explore investment opportunities in additional asset classes, including Bitcoin. Based on the findings, the board will decide on the next steps. If the outcome is positive, the Czech central bank will become the first known regulator to hold digital gold. The initiative was proposed by […]

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ForkLog 12 31.01.2025

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Surge by February-March

In the next two months, digital gold is expected to rise to $112,000–130,000 due to accelerated institutional inflows and a shift in sentiment towards risk acceptance. This is according to a review by Standard Chartered, reports The Block. In the coming days and weeks, Bitcoin is set to test its ATH at $109,000. According to […]

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