ChainCatcher news, Hargreaves Lansdown analyst Matt Britzman stated in a report that Trump's return to the White House has sparked hopes that the federal government will adopt a more favorable stance towards cryptocurrencies, further fueling the optimism that is already driving risk assets higher.He noted that investors are closely watching for signs of regulatory clarity, with speculation that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler may step down, paving the way for a more cryptocurrency-friendly approach.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's official website shows that the consultation period for the proposed regulatory requirements applicable to operators of virtual asset trading platforms licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission ended on March 31, 2023. Respondents generally supported the proposed regulatory requirements for licensed virtual asset trading platforms. The revised proposed regulatory requirements will take effect on June 1, 2023. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill by a vote of 118 to 0 that prohibits payments of digital dollars to the state's court system or any state-affiliated agency. The bill initially sought to ban payments of cryptocurrencies to the state, but was changed in the version submitted on Tuesday to refer to digital currency issued by the Federal Reserve. (Source link)