Crypto Leaders React to Mamdani’s Win: Will New York’s Blockchain Adoption Co...
The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City sent ripples through the cryptocurrency and blockchain communities, raising questions about the future of the city’s digital-asset ecosystem. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Drops Truth Bomb On XRP Vs. RLUSD Rumors With Mamdani securing victory on November 4, 2025, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, […]
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PwC continues to ramp up their blockchain offerings with a new partnership in China. PwC brings credibility and size to the table while BitSE brings blockchain specific knowledge. PwC recently announced a partnership with BitSE in order to accelerate adoption of blockchain in China and Hong Kong. BitSE is a Shanghai-based start up that founded by ex-IBM, Louis Vuitton, and Alibaba employees and is billed as one of the leaders in the blockchain as a service (BaaS) model. And of course PwC is one of the world leaders in consulting services for some of the largest companies on the planet.....
The British Overseas Territory is making steps towards bringing blockchain adoption into the mainstream. The Government of Gibraltar has announced its official appointment as an observing member of the Global Blockchain Business Council, or GBBC. It will be working alongside blockchain industry leaders from more than 50 countries.According to the announcement, Gibraltar expects to promote adoption across the British Overseas Territory and will consult widely to address topics such as regulation and education with business leaders and lawmakers to make the country a a “friendly-one for....
Supreme Court precedent shows that New York’s moratorium on proof-of-work mining violates Bitcoin miners’ First Amendment rights.
Despite its relatively low adoption in the US, XRP has continued to enjoy widespread adoption overseas in countries like Japan, Singapore, and others looking to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their economy. This time, France is rumored to be the latest country to have taken an interest in the token, per rumored reports. France Could Adopt XRP […]
Regulators & Bitcoin. New York’s BitLicense was a particular hot topic for the weekend. Bruce Fenton told the audience at TNABC that current regulators aren’t our friends. Some of the specific regulations regarding New York’s BitLicense seem a bit excessive. Lawsky has said that the regulations are to weed out bad actors, but such measures can weed out even good actors. Fenton called Lawsky’s hearing and TV appearances a masquerade. Regulations haven’t really the community’s expectations. Although that may be the case the governors that elect the regulators are so citizens can call them....