Mastodawn

US rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto. The Labor Department proposed a rule following Trump's executive order to expand digital asset access in retirement portfolios. If adopted, 401(k) plans could include cryptocurrencies alongside traditional stocks and bonds. https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/30/u-s-rule-change-may-open-trillions-in-401-k-funds-to-crypto #Blockchain #Crypto #Regulation #Bitcoin

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access to digital assets in retirement portfolios.

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Emeritus Prof Christopher May 2h ago

More English regulation madness:

Confronted with increasing complaints about solicitors the Solicitors Regulation Authority is going to *reduce* the number of cases it investigates.

So, an (even) smaller proportion of complaints will be investigated than currently managed.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the expectation from the SRA seems to be the legal profession would not cover the cost of comprehensive investigation of complaints...

well, who'd have expected that?

#lawyers #regulation
h/t FT

Alexander J. Stein 12h ago

#Biotech: The EU has strong biomanufacturing capacity, but regulatory processes are complex, slow, inflexible, fragmented, costly and lack dialogue compared with the US. #Regulation is a key bottleneck for scaling biotech solutions in Europe: doi.org/10.1787/1ec2... #Innovation

A comparison of the innovation...

A comparison of the innovation and regulatory environments for biotechnology and biosolutions across the European Union and the United States

Biotechnology has significant potential to drive economic growth and address major societal challenges, but realising this potential across sectors requires effective and well-designed policies. This OECD Working Paper strengthens the evidence base for biotechnology policymaking by examining two critical dimensions: innovation-enabling conditions and regulatory practices. It provides quantitative and qualitative analysis comparing innovation performance and regulatory environments in the European Union and the United States. The paper first assesses innovation conditions through indicators related to venture capital, patenting, financing, workforce skills and manufacturing capacity. It then compares regulatory frameworks across the two jurisdictions, highlighting shared challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, fragmentation and complexity, limited adaptability, insufficient pre-submission engagement, and lengthy approval processes with high associated costs. Together, the findings support policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic in designing policies that foster innovation, unlock the economic potential of biotechnology, and facilitate market entry to strengthen competitiveness.

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eicker.crypto 🧠 crypto news 18h ago

Circle's stock is trading below its IPO price as three headwinds pile up simultaneously: a federal ban on stablecoin yield, Tether's first KPMG audit giving rivals a compliance edge, and a ticking clock on unresolved stablecoin legislation. The combination has left the USDC issuer's shares stuck in limbo for the past week, even as the wider crypto market attempts to find its footing. https://decrypt.co/362694/three-reasons-why-circles-stock-is-under-pressure #Blockchain #Crypto #Regulation #Circle

Three Reasons Why Circle’s Stock Is Under Pressure

A yield ban, a rival's audit, and an unresolved legislative clock have left Circle's stock in limbo for the past week.

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eicker.crypto 🧠 crypto news 22h ago

Tether, the operator of the 184B USD USDT stablecoin, has engaged KPMG to conduct its first full financial audit. The move marks a shift from its previous reliance on monthly attestations from BDO Italia. The announcement comes as the tokenized gold market approaches 5B USD, and as Tether Gold expands to the BNB Chain. https://www.theblock.co/post/395423/tether-taps-kpmg-for-first-financial-audit #Blockchain #Crypto #Regulation #Tether

Tether taps Big Four firm KPMG for first financial audit of $184 billion stablecoin issuer: FT

Tether previously relied on monthly attestations from BDO Italia, which fall short of the full audit now planned with KPMG.

The Block

MetaAdvisor– Tech, AI & Crypto 1d ago

Coinbase is facing growing criticism over its prediction markets feature.

While legally distinct from gambling, many users say the experience increasingly feels like betting, especially due to aggressive notification strategies.

At the same time, legal disputes across multiple US states could define how these markets are regulated in the future.

https://metaadvisor.eu/news/coinbase-prediction-markets-gambling-perception-legal-battle/

#Coinbase #Crypto #PredictionMarkets #Regulation #Fintech

eicker.crypto 🧠 crypto news 1d ago

Congress has introduced the Digital Asset PARITY Act to close the wash-sale loophole for Bitcoin and digital assets while offering tax relief to regulated stablecoins. https://cryptoslate.com/congress-to-remove-widely-used-bitcoin-tax-loophole-and-give-it-to-regulated-stablecoins/ #Blockchain #Crypto #Regulation

Congress proposes removal of widely used Bitcoin tax loophole and giving it to regulated stablecoins

The new Digital Asset PARITY Act draft would extend wash-sale rules to digital assets while shielding certain regulated payment stablecoins from routine gain-or-loss recognition.

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Quantum Splash 1d ago

🔎 Why the #DMA predestines European companies and consumers to lose https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/29/is-the-dma-a-chicken-or-a-duck-why-the-dma-predestinates-european-companies-and-consumers-

#EU #Europe #economics #regulation #politics #law #competition #innovation #technology

KAPUALabs 1d ago

NHTSA's Tesla FSD probe just got serious: escalated to engineering analysis covering 3.2M vehicles. The camera-based system reportedly fails in fog, glare & degraded visibility. What this means for recalls, Tesla's autonomous roadmap, and $TSLA valuation: https://post.kapualabs.com/2p87jcpw #Tesla #AutonomousVehicles #Regulation #Investing

Nicolas MØUART 1d ago

"je suis une intelligence artificielle créée par #Google" par Qwen3.5-35B-A3B de chez #Alibaba. #citation #LLM #régulation