Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling.

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/06/13/uk-has-no-plans-for-crypto-tsar-proposed-by-some-lawmakers-minister-says/

Cryptocurrency prices nosedived Monday as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the crypto exchange and its chief executive for multiple federal securities law violations.

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/06/05/crypto-traders-suffer-320m-losses-in-liquidations-as-sec-lawsuit-against-binance-spurs-market-plunge/

Crypto companies are being hamstrung by legislative inaction as much as an ill-advised policy of regulating by enforcement, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said.

https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/05/22/us-can-get-crypto-regulations-right-if-they-act-now/

Crypto companies are being hamstrung by legislative inaction as much as an ill-advised policy of regulating by enforcement, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said.

https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/05/22/us-can-get-crypto-regulations-right-if-they-act-now/

Oliver Linch, the CEO of Bittrex Global, has stated that the cryptocurrency exchange had no chance to discuss a potential enforcement action with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charged Bittrex in April for operating as an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing agency.

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/05/32134546/bittrex-global-ceo-calls-out-sec-says-there-was-precisely-zero-communication-with-departme?SNAPI

The Department of Justice has instructed lawmakers with FTX-linked political donations to hand over the cash, and at least some Congressional campaigns have complied.

https://blockworks.co/news/doj-claws-back-ftx-donations

The SEC on Thursday reached a settlement with the now-bankrupt Bittrex and its former chief executive, with the company agreeing to pay the regulator $24 million.

https://blockworks.co/news/bittrex-sec-settlement

In a rapidly evolving landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a frontrunner in nurturing crypto innovation while prioritizing regulatory frameworks. Multibank.io CEO Zak Taher shared exclusive insights, emphasizing the delicate balance between compliance and fostering innovation in the burgeoning digital asset realm.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/crypto-exchanges/uae-emerges-as-a-global-hub-for-crypto-innovation-amid-evolving-regulations-84586.php

In a seismic shift that has left the tech and financial world astir, Gary Gensler, the formidable Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is orchestrating a remarkable redirection of regulatory focus. This startling move involves veering away from the intense scrutiny cast upon the cryptocurrency realm and, instead, shining a bright regulatory spotlight on the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/regulations/secs-shocking-pivot-from-cryptos-to-ai-what-it-means-for-the-futur-62540.php

In a seismic shift that has left the tech and financial world astir, Gary Gensler, the formidable Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is orchestrating a remarkable redirection of regulatory focus. This startling move involves veering away from the intense scrutiny cast upon the cryptocurrency realm and, instead, shining a bright regulatory spotlight on the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/regulations/secs-shocking-pivot-from-cryptos-to-ai-what-it-means-for-the-futur-62540.php

The Republic of Namibia pivots on its crypto stance by introducing a law regulating the digital asset industry, ending the country's total ban on cryptocurrencies. Last week, the Namibian government signed its virtual assets bill into law after outlawing cryptocurrencies almost six years ago.

https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2023/07/namibia-introduces-exchange-regulation-crypto-no-longer-outlawed

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TradeSta is making moves. We’re teaming up with Avalanche to bring perpetual trading for crypto, commodities, RWA and more to one of the fastest, most scalable ecosystems in Web3.

This partnership isn’t just another collab—it’s a step toward building a more efficient, permissionless trading environment where degens can access low fees, and seamless execution.

Why Avalanche?

Avalanche’s C-Chain and blazing-fast finality make it an ideal home for decentralized leverage trading. With high throughput and near-instant settlement, it eliminates the congestion and gas fee nightmares seen on other chains. By integrating with Avalanche, TradeSta can deliver a frictionless perpetual trading experience while tapping into the growing DeFi and RWA tokenization movement happening within its ecosystem.

Crypto & RWAs: The Next Frontier

Perpetual trading has been a staple of crypto, but bringing RWAs, commodities, and metals into the mix unlocks a new wave of on-chain trading opportunities. Tokenized commodities, and other RWAs are gaining traction, and perpetual contracts for these assets mean traders can speculate, hedge, and gain exposure to traditional markets—all while staying on-chain.

With this integration, TradeSta users will be able to:

Trade perpetual contracts on major crypto assets with up to 100x leverage
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Emerald Crypto | March 21, 2021

Fear of Missing Out, often shorted by the acronym FOMO, is the the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than oneself. This anxiety can stem from coveting material things like a house or a car, craving the status that comes along with earning a degree or job title, or from the social capital to be gained by attending a trendy party or event.

This psychological phenomenon stems from, at least in part, a principle researchers call loss aversion. Loss aversion is the idea that people are more impacted by the possibility of missing out on something than they are by the possibility of gaining it. In other words folks are more anxious about not having a nice house than they are fulfilled by actually having one. (What if somebody's house is nicer??!)

Investment FOMO

Investment FOMO is no different. Fear of Missing Out kicks in especially when the market is doing very well and others - even the unwashed dabblers - are making money hand over fist. More experienced investors see what is going on around them and are tempted react in an emotional and undisciplined way, especially as the market itself behaves irrationally.

Charts and indicators go out the window as one chases prices up. Managing risk becomes secondary as another sharp rally comes along. Traders give in to greed and seek to do that which is impossible - to capitalize on every opportunity that comes along.

This is all magnified by social media. People compare their 'regular' lives to the highlight reel of others' lives. Investors may brag about their successes publicly, but they are less likely to reveal past blunders and losses.

Plus hindsight is always 20/20. It's easy to second-guess oneself after the fact when all of the information is available. The market is unpredictable and it's simply not possible to win with maximum efficiency every time.

Don't Give In to FOMO

At some point the temptation to succumb to FOMO will come along. One of the best ways to avoid giving in is to have a plan in place before it does. Have tangible goals and develop a concrete strategies to get there. Be specific - include allocation data and have a timeline.

Remember, this is a marathon not a sprint. Have a long-term focus and perspective and be patient. Warren Buffet was on to something when he said that the market is a mechanism for transferring wealth from the impatient to the patient.

When FOMO creeps in take as much emotion out of the equation as possible by reverting back to your goals and strategy. Look at your charts and indicators more, not less. Warrior Trading suggests verbalizing your reasoning for a potential trade or purchase out loud. The idea is that by saying it out loud it will become more clear if the decision is based on solid evidence or if the 'reasoning' is an impulsive rationalization.

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Happy to see the market going up again!
To the moon!!