North America Institutional Trends
North America Institutional Trends
Institutional trend intelligence tracks institutional market trends, regulatory pressure, standards activity, public-sector digital policy, governance reform, and infrastructure funding in North America, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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Coinbase partially wins appeal, but still faces US regulator’s lawsuit
US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Coinbase to move forward, but dismissed one of the regulator’s charges.
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Amazon fined $7.8m by Polish consumer regulator
E-commerce giant Amazon has been hit with a hefty fine of 31 million zlotys (US$7.8 million) by Poland’s consumer protection watchdog, UOKiK, for deceptive practices related to product availability and delivery commitments. Amazon offers misleading dates “The average consumer has…
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Over $1B in US Treasurys have now been tokenized on-chain
The new milestone was reached shortly after the launch of BlackRock’s first tokenized asset fund — BUIDL, which joined 16 other tokenized government securities funds last week. About BUIDL More than $1 billion worth of United States Treasurys now exist across Ethereum, Polygon…
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Biden to give $8.5billion to Intel to build more chip factories
Intel expects to receive $8.5 billion in funding from the U.S. government and an $11 billion loan to expand its chip manufacturing capacity.
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Italy regulator fines TikTok US$11 million for ‘French scar challenge’
Italy’s competition watchdog has fined three units of social media giant TikTok US$11 million in total for inadequate checks on content potentially harmful to young or vulnerable users on Thursday. Another blow for TikTok The antitrust agency (AGCM), said Thursday that TikTok…
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The US House claimed that unless ByteDance divests or TikTok will be banned
OUR TAKE:TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living.— Iris Deng, BTW reporter…
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U.S. government asks ByteDance to sell TikTok shares
OUR TAKE:The move to fast-track legislation requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok reflects ongoing concerns about national security and data privacy. While balancing these concerns is crucial, a complete ban on TikTok could have far-reaching economic and creative consequences…
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U.S. regulators withdraw crypto mining power survey amid legal dispute
U.S. regulators discontinued a survey meant to monitor cryptocurrency mining electricity usage permanently, following the recent lawsuit.
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Biden’s Friday man Olivia Dalton will go to Apple
Olivia Dalton is about to leave the White House to go to Apple for senior communication positions. Previously, Olivia Dalton, Biden’s right hand, helped him deal with many domestic and foreign policy issues. Entered the current administration in 2021 and also served as the…
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News: Nintendo hikes Switch forecast with new hardware launch
Nintendo anticipates launching a successor to the Switch console following strong financial performance and market expectations.
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Ignore Uncle Sam’s cybersecurity goals? Careful about getting hurt!
Critical cybersecurity performance goal If you are responsible for infosec at a US hospital or other healthcare organization, and you treat the government’s new “voluntary” cybersecurity performance goals (CPGs) as, well, voluntary, you’re ignoring the writing on the wall. “The…
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Bitcoin reaches $44,000 high, faces resistance: returns to $42,000
Bitcoin surged to nearly $44K before facing strong resistance and retracting to $42K as the US Federal Reserve maintains monetary policy.
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False ETF news sparks $85 million liquidation, triggers SEC warning
Image credit: Freepik A recent cryptocurrency hoax triggered an $85 million liquidation and a stern warning from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A false report, wrongly claiming that BlackRock Inc. was set to launch a cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded fund…
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SEC Chairman: AI threatens financial stability, calls for swift regulatory action
How powerful is AI? US regulators are already fearing AI’s impact on financial stability. The Financial Times reported on October 15 that Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urged regulators to urgently find a way to manage the risks to…
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Billionaire Investor Rings the Warning Bell Over Mounting US Debt
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is sounding the alarm on the U.S. ever-growing debt, warning of a looming fiscal crisis. With U.S. debt levels surging past $33 trillion and lawmakers racing against the clock to negotiate a spending bill, Dalio is concerned about the possibility…
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Palantir and US Defense Department Close $250 Million AI Deal
Palantir Technologies Inc., known for its innovations in the tech and defense sectors, has clinched a substantial $250 million contract with the US Defense Department. This three-year commitment reflects Palantir’s deepening connections within the US government and its expanding…
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Budget Proposal in Congress Remains at a Halt
As the U.S. federal government’s new fiscal year approaches on October 1st, the budget proposal remains at a stalemate in Congress. Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, recently expressed the business community’s apprehension about potential economic challenges that could…
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JP Morgan Chase Steps into Crypto with “Chase Travel”
JP Morgan Chase, a global financial institution, has recently filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for “Chase Travel.” This move hints at the bank’s ambitious goals to venture into virtual currency financial transactions and…
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Roark Capital’s $7 Billion Acquisition Marks a New Era for Subway
Global fast-food giant Subway has been acquired by US-based private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at nearly $7 billion. With a presence in 112 countries and over 45,000 outlets worldwide, Subway had surpassed competitors like McDonald’s and KFC in scale. However…
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Coinbase Approved Futures Broker
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Coinbase Financial Markets, allowing it to function as a registered futures broker. This move signifies a significant step towards cryptocurrency mainstream adoption and integration with traditional financial…