Nasdaq urges SEC to treat certain digital assets as ‘stocks by any other name’

Nasdaq has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to hold digital assets to the same regulatory standards as securities if they constitute “stocks by any other name,” according to an April 25 comment letter.  The exchange said the US financial regulator needs to establish a clearer taxonomy for cryptocurrencies, including categorizing a portion…

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BFI charity allocates $90M, pledges $200M for health, climate initiatives

Blockchain For Impact (BFI), a charity established by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, has committed $90 million to advance biomedical research, driving healthcare innovation, and enhancing climate resilience — a development that could spur blockchain’s adoption for charity initiatives. The Polygon co-founder’s BFI plans to allocate an additional $200 million to support the growth of healthcare…

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Argentina finalizes rules for virtual asset providers

Argentina’s securities regulator has finalized rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which cover general codes of conduct and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions.  The regulations were published on March 13 by the National Securities Commission, also known as CNV, under General Resolution No. 1058.  According to a…

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Orioles bid for better showing in series finale vs. Nationals

Apr 23, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Baltimore Orioles second base Jackson Holliday (7) singles against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images Even when things go well for the Baltimore Orioles, they’re left wondering why more didn’t go better. That means the team is still…

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No. 4 Florida holds off No. 8 Tennessee for SEC tourney title

Mar 16, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) shoots the ball over Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) in the first half during the 2025 SEC Championship Game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and second-seeded Florida outclassed fourth-seeded Tennessee 86-77 on Sunday…

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