Regulations
Hong Kong Wants to Be a Crypto Hub Again
Though the city’s regulator has set a high bar for companies to operate at present, the door is open for the further relaxing of rules.

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Receives Operating License From Singapore Regulator
Paxos is the latest company to secure a license in Singapore, allowing it to offer blockchain or crypto services to local businesses.

Gibraltar Will Focus on Stablecoins and DeFi Lending After Market Turmoil
The territory wants to develop its regulatory framework for crypto, Albert Isola, minister for digital and financial services, said in an interview with CoinDesk.

A Quarter of Americans Say Inflation, Economy Woes Sparking Interest in Crypto, Poll Finds
The trend is even stronger with young and diverse investors.

Coinbase Files to Support Ripple Against SEC Case
The crypto exchange joins a trade group and other groups in arguing the SEC's case threatens the broader industry.

US Tether Bank Fraud Investigation Changes Hands Within the DOJ: Report
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York will now be handling the investigation, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Monetary Authority of Singapore Completes Phase 1 of CBDC Project, With More Trials to Come
The first part of the project found there was no urgent need for a retail CDBC, although the bank said it wanted to be prepared in case that changes.

Crypto Lobbyist Group Blockchain Association Asks Court for Permission to Support Ripple Against SEC Case
The Internet Choice Advocates Network and SpendTheBits also filed amicus briefs.

CFTC Staff Recommends Rejecting Kalshi's US Election Contracts: Bloomberg
Commissioners would still need to vote on the advice.

Reading Elon’s Tea Leaves
Musk took over Twitter. We still don’t know what that actually means for free speech.
