CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges
In a landmark development, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on August 4, 2025, that it will permit spot crypto trading on exchanges registered under its jurisdiction. The decision, announced in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of the broader Project Crypto initiative, was first reported by Reuters. The following […] Powered by...
‘Suboptimal Capital Leakage’ in GCC Due to Lack of Crypto ETPs, Warns Defi Tech President
In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, there is a significant gap in the availability of regulated digital asset exchange-traded products. According to Andrew Forson, this leads to capital being exported to other jurisdictions—a situation that not only results in financial losses but also hampers the development of local infrastructure and liquidity. GCC Lags Behind Europe […] Powered by...
Piracy Shield Widens Scope to Protect Movie & TV Premieres & Live Music
There hasn’t been much to report on the Piracy Shield front in recent weeks. After Napoli walked away with the title back in May, the Serie A season began winding down ahead of preparations to do it all over again in August. Unlike Serie A’s football players, Piracy Shield didn’t immediately disappear on a luxury vacation. Records show hundreds of fully qualified domains being blocked every two or three days until the second week of...
Trump Fires Commissioner of Labor Statistics Erika McEntarfer
The commissioner was fired after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, which also contained significant downward revisions for the two months prior. McEntarfer Out: Trump Gives the Boot to Labor Statistics Commissioner U.S. President Donald Trump wasted no time firing Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner (BLS) Erika McEntarfer on Friday after a disappointing jobs report sent […] Powered by...
Coinfest Asia 2025 Unveils Crypto’s Biggest Names and Builds a Web3 Experience Like No Other
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. BALI, INDONESIA – July 2025 — Coinfest Asia, the largest crypto festival in the world, returns on August 21–22, 2025, at Nuanu Creative City, Bali. Known for its immersive format and hands-on Web3 showcase, this year’s event is set to gather over 10,000 participants from across […] Powered by...
