NFL agreement encounters regulatory challenges
Legal professionals and industry insiders indicate that the NFL’s new agreement with Walt Disney, which involves ESPN acquiring certain shares in exchange for Prime Media assets, is likely to draw attention from the U.S. Department of Justice. This deal, revealed on Tuesday, means ESPN would take over NFL networks alongside other media properties while securing […]
Senate approves Trump’s nominee Wright to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Senate Confirms David Wright as NRC Chairman The Senate has confirmed its first candidate this week, David A. Wright, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The confirmation, which took place on Monday, passed with a vote of 50 to 39. Wright isn’t new to the role; he […]
Nauru enacts legislation to create a cryptocurrency regulatory body
Nauru Establishes Virtual Asset Regulation to Become a Crypto Hub Nauru, a tiny Pacific nation, has implemented dedicated regulations for virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, digital banking, and Web3 innovations, with the ambition of becoming a leading crypto center. This sovereign state, nestled in the Western Pacific as part of Micronesia, covers about 21 square kilometers […]
Crypto leaders prepare for EU approval as regulatory divide widens, sources indicate.
PARIS/FRANKFURT – Two major cryptocurrency firms are about to obtain licenses enabling them to operate throughout the European Union, amid increasing regulatory tensions as approvals ramp up across various nations. The new Crypto-Assets Market regulations (MICA) implemented earlier this year allow EU member states to issue operational licenses valid within all 27 countries. However, there […]
Zebec acquires compliance company Gatenox in preparation for MiCA and FCA regulatory changes
Zebec Network Acquires Gatenox to Enhance Compliance Infrastructure Zebec Network, a financial infrastructure company, has acquired Gatenox, a platform focused on compliance and identity. This move allows Zebec to deepen its roots in a more heavily regulated market. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, this acquisition equips Zebec with essential tools for Know Your […]
FCC Commissioner Seeks to Line Up Regulatory Issues for Elimination
In a recent conversation with the Daily Carell News Foundation, Federal Communications Commissioner Nathan Simington discussed the agency’s plans for significant changes to broadcast media regulations as part of the “delete, remove, remove” initiative. This push for deregulation, stemming from the Trump administration under FCC chairman Brendan Kerr, aims to update what Simington termed outdated […]
Renewable Sources May Soon Add to National Energy Shortage, Regulatory Agency Cautions
Power supplies in the US might face instability during the summer, particularly if energy consumption rises and solar and wind generation struggles to keep up, according to a reliability report released on Wednesday. The North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) indicated in its Summer Reliability Assessment that if solar and wind fail to fulfill energy […]
Few realized Trump signed a significant executive order to weaken the influence of regulatory agencies.
Trump’s Executive Order on Federal Regulations President Donald Trump has introduced an important executive order that diminishes the federal government’s ability to prosecute citizens for minor infractions linked to complex regulations set by unaccountable agencies. The order, titled “The Battle of Over-Liminalization in Federal Regulations,” was released on Friday. It limits the federal government from […]
‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory Reset – PYMNTS.com
Highlights As digital assets gain legitimacy, there is growing strategic interest from key institutions, and regulations are seen as a catalyst for innovation rather than a barrier. The US government has moved from a conflicted and enforceable stance on crypto and blockchain towards a more balanced regulatory stance, signaling compliance and innovation support. As clearer […]
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S. regulatory scrutiny fans Chinese stock delisting fears – CNBC
The monitor will display Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, USA on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report comes from this week’s edition of CNBC’s The China Connection Newsletter and brings insights and analysis into what drives […]