Crypto investors are increasingly optimistic as they await the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, anticipating more innovation-friendly regulations in the world’s largest economy. Investors are also eagerly anticipating Paul Atkins as Trump’s pick for the new Securities and Exchange Commission chair. While Trump has previously highlighted his intentions to bolster crypto innovation in the US, issuing …
Read More »Binance Tightens Crypto Controls Amid EU Regulation Push
Key Notes Binance is tightening transfer requirements in Poland in line with MiCA. The exchange said these new measures will require extra details from users when sending or receiving funds. Other top exchanges are also complying with the new MiCA rules. Binance Poland is making significant changes to its crypto deposit and withdrawal procedures. The crypto exchange is introducing new …
Read More »US CFTC chair to step down, flags urgent need for crypto regulation
Rostin Behnam, chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down on Jan. 20 after a four-year tenure marked by significant enforcement actions in the crypto sector and calls for stronger regulation. Behnam oversaw high-profile cases, including a $4.3 billion settlement with Binance, but has expressed concerns about the lack of regulatory oversight in the digital asset …
Read More »New Study Uncovers Vital Ocean Processes for Carbon Storage and Climate Regulation
Organic carbon preservation in ocean sediments, a phenomenon critical to the Earth’s carbon cycle, has been illuminated by new research. The study explores mechanisms that prevent organic carbon from breaking down, a process vital for climate regulation. Preserved carbon, over time, can transform into fossil fuels, locking away carbon dioxide—a leading contributor to climate change. These findings offer insights into …
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