Tag: financial regulation

Paul Atkins to be the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This sets up a historic change for the regulatory agency. Atkins succeeds Gary Gensler, permanently filling the chairman slot.Atkins' confirmation by the Senate earlier this month paved the way for his appointment as President Donald...

At last, the tyrannical fist of Gary Gensler is removed from the throat of innovation. Good riddance. Unfortunately, for too long his SEC weaponized regulation, stifling the very innovative industries his SEC should have been nurturing. Under Paul Atkins’ leadership, there’s still time to restore a regulatory environment that leads,...

The European Central Bank (ECB)’s current panic about crypto, particularly stablecoins, has me feeling reflective. Are these knee-jerk pleas for increased regulation really just an effort to protect our wallets? Or is this merely a mighty government institution attempting to crush competition?Stifling Innovation Or Prudent Protection?MiCA, the EU’s new Markets...

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often called the central bank for central banks, has warned against a rollback of Dodd Frank. Its new report sounds the alarm on possible systemic risks from the increasing integration of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) with traditional finance (TradFi). Welcome Token ATH! readers! It’s worth...

Wyoming's bold move to launch its own stable token, pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed by Treasury bonds, has certainly stirred the pot. Is this a shrewdly thought-out move to help modernize the global finance system, or a risky bet in the speculative crypto market? Having lived through a...

Token ATH ! is always keeping a watchful eye on what’s happening in the crypto world, and recently, something fascinating has been brewing. As the crypto exchange arm of the decentralized world, Binance is the most advanced and quickly becoming a trusted government advisor. They’re looking for advice on the...

Binance, the world’s largest exchange by trading volume, is now counseling governments and sovereign wealth funds on how to create their own reserves of digital assets. This is quite a departure from the company’s traditional playbook. Which is why, after 40 years of having no permanent HQ, they’re finally willing...

Cryptocurrency is often critiqued for its volatility, and for good reason. Unfortunately, further complicating things are rising global trade wars, which are adding a new, extremely complicated layer. With tariffs designed to protect domestic industries all the rage these days, they’re upending international finance as well. The effect on decentralized...

The promise of crypto – freedom, decentralization, and a new financial dawn – doesn’t it all seem wonderful? Before you enter this journey into the wide world of virtual reality, take a breath. Just imagine the unintended tsunami it would create on the existing global financial order. I'm not saying...

The concept of a Crypto Strategic Reserve is gaining traction in the United States, with discussions revolving around its potential composition, purpose, and funding. This reserve is composed of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano. Second, it hopes to assume a strategic...