UNDP Prepares Global Blockchain Training Initiative for Sustainable Growth
TLDR: UNDP plans blockchain training and advisory programs to drive responsible global adoption. The Blockchain Advisory Group will connect policymakers,
Business
Regulation
U.S. Senate Crypto Market Bill Delayed as Lawmakers Push Markup: Here’s the Timeline
TLDR: Senate committees are still finalizing two separate crypto market structure drafts. A markup before Thanksgiving now appears unlikely, shifting
NFTs
The Unraveling and Rebirth of Digital Ownership: A Post-Mortem on the 2021 NFT Empire and the Rise of Verifiable Utility | NFT CULTURE | NFT News | Web3 Culture
Introduction: The Lexicon of a Digital Empire The 2021-2022 market boom for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) was not an isolated event.
Regulation
Circle Flags EU Rule Clash That Could Demand Two Stablecoin Permits
TLDR Circle’s EU policy chief warns that stablecoin providers may need two separate licenses for identical activities starting March 2026.
Regulation
Changpeng Zhao Pushes Back: Lawyer Calls Warren’s Claims Defamatory
TLDR Changpeng Zhao’s lawyer has sent a formal demand letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren requesting an immediate retraction of her
Regulation
Venezuela Moves to Link Banks With Bitcoin and Stablecoin Custody Network
TLDR: Conexus plans a blockchain-based interbank system allowing Bitcoin and USDT deposits and transfers. Over 40% of Venezuelan payments already
Regulation
Bessent and Hagerty Push FDIC Overhaul to Boost Community Bank Strength
TLDR: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Hagerty urge FDIC reform to protect community banks from collapse. Community banks have
Regulation
Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Release as Senate Committees Align
TLDR: Senate Agriculture Committee’s crypto bill could drop tomorrow, finalizing the commodities side of regulation. The draft expands CFTC oversight
Business
Strategy Inc. Swings Back to $2.8B Q3 Profit as Bitcoin Gains Reignite Balance Sheet
TLDR: Strategy Inc. recorded $2.8B in Q3 profit driven by unrealized Bitcoin gains on its $69B crypto portfolio. The firm’s
Regulation
Canary’s XRP ETF Clears Path for Launch After Key Update: Here’s the Timeline
TLDR: Canary Funds’ XRP ETF filing removes the SEC’s delaying clause, opening the door for an auto-effective registration. The updated