Digital Assets

The Trump transition team is considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a BakerHostetler partner and blockchain expert, for SEC chair, following a meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. A decision on Gary Gensler's successor is expected before Thanksgiving.

In Thailand, armed robbers forced a Ukrainian man to transfer $250,000 in USDT under threat. They restrained him and warned against reporting the crime before fleeing. Thai police soon arrested four suspects, including a regular USDT buyer from the victim.

At this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival, Coinlive explores ZKPAY, an innovative payment method by PlatON, an open financial infrastructure led by the LatticeX Foundation. Using ZKP technology, it enables transactions independent of traditional banking systems and Visa's authentication, enhancing security, privacy, and transaction efficiency.

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler, whose strict approach toward crypto has defined his tenure. Who are the possible successors, and is Gensler’s position truly at risk?

The 2024 US elections represent a pivotal moment as crypto donations exceed $238 million, surpassing traditional sectors like oil and pharmaceuticals. With this growing influence, will the election shift policy in favour of digital assets, or will the momentum wane afterward?

Gemini has launched an ad campaign emphasizing crypto's significance in the US election, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris discussing digital asset policies. This initiative reflects the increasing importance of crypto in political discourse and its potential electoral impact.

WazirX faces ongoing challenges after a recent hack, as affected users plan to sue for over $600,000 in cryptocurrency assets. They seek both damages and full restoration of their crypto balances, with more victims expected to join the lawsuit as it progresses.

FTX’s $228 million settlement with Bybit moves it closer to repaying former customers, with plans to distribute $12.6 billion within 60 days of a pending effective date.

Is Thailand entering the next phase of digital asset growth? Binance Thailand’s CEO notes a shift from retail to institutional investment, positioning the country as a key player and aspiring fintech hub in Southeast Asia.

Denmark will tax unrealised crypto gains from January 2026, covering holdings since Bitcoin's 2009 launch. While aligning with traditional asset taxes, it sparks debate: prudent regulation or risky precedent?