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Adam Forsyth

Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto caution

Vanguard is hiring a head of digital assets as the asset manager builds a broader strategy for blockchain-based finance. Summary Vanguard’s new role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, blockchain infrastructure, and client-facing products. The hiring follows years of caution toward crypto ETFs and direct digital asset exposure. Tokenized funds are growing as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton,…

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67 Million Crypto Owners Are Not a ‘Rounding Error’

New industry data suggests that crypto ownership has expanded significantly across different demographic groups. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has criticized Politico over its interpretation of a recent opinion poll, where the publication framed support for crypto legislation as “only 27%,” arguing that the figure actually represents 67 million American adults who already…

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Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid crypto donor gifts controversy

Nigel Farage has resigned as a Member of Parliament after confirming he will seek re-election in a by-election while facing scrutiny over multimillion-dollar gifts from figures linked to the crypto industry. Summary Nigel Farage has resigned as MP and will contest a Clacton by-election while parliamentary investigations continue. Farage denies wrongdoing over multimillion-dollar gifts linked…

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SEC targets crypto market overhaul with three major rule proposals

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has added three major crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda, expanding its work on digital asset regulation while Congress continues to debate the CLARITY Act. Summary The SEC has added three crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda covering assets, broker-dealers, and market structure. The proposals…

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