During his time as SEC Chair, starting in April 2021, Gensler took a tough stance on regulating cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin’s current rally has brought it tantalisingly close to the $100,000 mark. Earlier today, the cryptocurrency reached an intraday high of $98,312, reflecting a 6.7% gain in just 24 hours.
PayPal partners with Xoom to expand the use of its stablecoin, $PYUSD, for cross-border payments, targeting emerging markets in Asia and Africa for faster transactions.