The Breakdown Treasury Snubs Crypto on Financial Inclusion
Oct 31, 2024
Bitcoin is nearing its all-time highs, sparking interest in Hong Kong's evolving crypto regulatory landscape amid recent fraud incidents. The U.S. Treasury faces criticism for neglecting crypto's role in financial inclusion, contrasting with proactive measures in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the future of stablecoins is brightening as major firms endorse them, though the industry faces hurdles, highlighted by layoffs at key players like ConsenSys. Exciting developments aim to scale the Bitcoin ecosystem while maintaining its core principles.
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Quiet Bitcoin Rally
- Bitcoin's price approached all-time highs, exceeding $73,600, driven by institutional adoption and ETF inflows.
- Despite this price action, social media remained relatively quiet, possibly due to a combination of quiet quitting and strategic focus on Bitcoin.
Hong Kong Doubles Down on Crypto
- Hong Kong is actively promoting institutional crypto adoption despite recent frauds and lackluster initial adoption.
- They are launching Bitcoin/Ethereum indices, forming an advisory panel, and extending tax concessions for crypto investments.
Gensler's Controversial Reign
- Gary Gensler's leadership at the SEC is highlighted and scrutinized for its controversial approach to crypto regulation.
- The article emphasizes the SEC's "regulation by enforcement" tactic as a symptom of a paralyzed regulatory state.