Franklin Templeton CEO: The Future of the Crypto Industry Is Regulated

At CoinDesk’s annual Consensus conference, CEO Jenny Johnson said cryptocurrencies like bitcoin were a “distraction” from the benefits of blockchain technology.

• 2023-04-27
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Crypto leaders need to collaborate with regulators more — for the industry’s own good

A clear and balanced legal framework will encourage more crypto investment, while the industry can promote best practices, writes Mahin Gupta of Liminal.

• 2023-04-24
• digital asset industry players collaboration security tokens regulation industry stakeholders regulators private sector stakeholders

Crypto industry’s annual spending on Washington lobbying more than doubles

The cryptocurrency industry sharply increased its annual spending on Washington lobbying last year, shelling out more than it ever has before — $21.55 million.

• 2023-02-18
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