Give Retail Investors a Voice in Crypto Policymaking

If the new administration is serious about fostering fair and effective crypto policy, it must include everyday Americans, says John Deaton, who was Republican candidate for Senate in Massachusetts in 2024 and represented XRP holders in Ripple’s landmark securities against the SEC.

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11 Bitcoin Added: El Salvador Ignores IMF, Bolsters Crypto Holdings

In a dramatic gesture that reinforces its stance on Bitcoin, El Salvador has bought 11 BTC for its national reserves, which now amount to 6,044 units. Related Reading: Gold Out, Bitcoin In: 52% Of Americans Choose Crypto Over Traditional Assets—Survey The move follows an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $1.4 billion, whose […]

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Over 50% of Americans sold gold and stocks to buy Bitcoin, survey shows

More than two-thirds of Americans now own cryptocurrency, ChainPlay and Storible’s survey reveals. A new survey from ChainPlay and Storible reveals that nearly 70% of Americans now own crypto, marking a big step for digital assets in the U.S. The…

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Kraken survey: 73% of crypto holders plan to reinvest in 2025

A recent Kraken survey shows that attitudes towards crypto are changing, with 55% of Americans believing that crypto assets have real-world uses and 73% plan to reinvest in 2025. A survey conducted by the major crypto exchange Kraken on 2,537…

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‘Americans are waiting, act now’: CMIC urges US Congress to legislate crypto

The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition called on Congress to establish a national regulatory framework for digital assets before the current legislative session ends.   In a letter dated November 14 and seen by crypto.

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Polymarket's Probe Highlights Challenges of Blocking U.S. Users (and Their VPNs)

What can offshore crypto companies practically do to stop Americans from accessing their services – and what do regulators expect them to do?

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LATAM crypto update: Stablecoins lead in use cases; Argentina’s SatoshiTango launches dollar deposits

Latin America’s cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing significant changes, with stablecoins emerging as the dominant digital asset class in the region. According to a recent Chainalysis report, stablecoin usage is growing rapidly as Latin Americans seek financial stability amid economic challenges.

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The next SEC Chief should stop going after crypto companies

Coinbase CEO slams SEC says next Chairman should stop all “frivolous” lawsuits against crypto companies and apologize to the Americans. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said that the new U.

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Trump’s tax plan set to eliminate income taxes for 93 million Americans

Trump's tax reform could exempt 93 million Americans from income taxes, shifting burden to tariffs with economic implications. The post Trump’s tax plan set to eliminate income taxes for 93 million Americans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Breaking down Kamala Harris' crypto plans for 'more than 20% of Black Americans'

Kamala Harris advocated pro-crypto regulations focused on protecting Black investors in digital assets. Trump was leading Harris in polls despite her crypto and economic empowerment agenda.

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Harris backs crypto regulation weeks before election, targeting wealth creation for Black men

In a significant pre-election announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris has outlined her plans to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets. This move is a key part of her broader Opportunity Agenda, which focuses on addressing economic disparities, specifically among Black men who invest in these markets. With over 20% of Black Americans […]

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Crypto and real estate overtake US stocks as top investment choices for younger Americans: BoFA

As younger generations navigate a rapidly changing economic environment, cryptocurrencies and real estate are emerging as top investment choices, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) 2024 Study of Wealthy Americans.

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Australians considered “easy prey” for crypto scam call centers

Call centers avoid targeting Americans because they didn’t want the FBI after them Australians are targeted because the AFP is less likely to go after the scammers A former call center worker in Ukraine said Australians were targeted in crypto scam calls because they were perceived as “easy prey.

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Trump Vs Harris: What’s At Stake For Crypto’s Future?

With just weeks until Americans vote, the sharp difference between Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris’s stances on digital assets signals a major shift ahead for the crypto world

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FBI warns of ICHCoin crypto scam costing Americans their life savings

The FBI is sounding the alarm on a cryptocurrency scam that’s cost some Americans their entire life savings. According to an abc13 report, the bureau alleges that ICHCoin, which lured victims under the pretense of offering a crash course on…

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FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023

The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found.

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Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says

Crypto-related scams and fraud surged last year, with losses skyrocketing 45% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new FBI report. As crypto gains popularity in the United States, it also brings a rise in crypto scams.…

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Kamala Harris releases policy platform details — No mention of crypto

The Harris-Walz platform, “A New Way Forward,” included plans for tax cuts for working and middle-class Americans and encouragement of innovative industries.

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Trump family unveils new DeFi platform that aims to disrupt ‘big banks’

Former President Donald Trump announced the upcoming launch of the Trump Organization’s new crypto platform — dubbed “The DeFiant Ones” — on Aug. 22. Trump made the announcement via a post on Truth Social and hinted that the DeFi platform aims to provide Americans with an alternative to the traditional financial system.

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Only 0.0028% of Americans would qualify for the unrealized capital gains tax that had Crypto Twitter up in arms this week

Recent rumors swirling on X wrongly accused presidential candidate Kamala Harris of endorsing President Biden’s 2025 proposal for a 25% tax that includes unrealized capital gains. What’s the truth behind the headlines and what caused the confusion? Earlier this week,…

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Crypto Airdrops Ban U.S. Users, but Americans Are Claiming Tokens Anyway

Airdrop geoblocks help projects avoid tangling with U.S. laws. But the safeguards aren't very effective. America's crypto scene doesn't respect the rules they help write.

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Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule

Crypto think tank Coin Center will get another shot at suing the U.S. Treasury Department over what it says is an “unconstitutional” amendment to the tax code that would require Americans to disclose the details of certain crypto transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Smart Investing: Balancing Crypto with Traditional Assets

In today's dynamic financial landscape, balancing traditional assets with emerging digital assets like cryptocurrencies is increasingly important. According to a Gallup poll, 61% of Americans own stocThe post Smart Investing: Balancing Crypto with Traditional Assets appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bill seeks to allow Bitcoin payments for federal income tax

Rep. Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation to allow Americans to pay federal income taxes with Bitcoin and integrate crypto into the system. The post Bill seeks to allow Bitcoin payments for federal income tax appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns of crypto romance scams

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public of the rise in romance scams that often involve cryptocurrencies. In a Monday notice, the FTC advised Americans on how they can handle the situation if their online romantic…

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'Stand with Crypto' PAC hits 1 million advocates

The Stand With Crypto political action committee claims that nearly nine in 10 Americans believe the financial system needs an overhaul.

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FBI warns against unregistered crypto services amid rising legal tensions

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to Americans about the risks associated with using unregistered cryptocurrency money-transmitting services, indicating a potential crackdown on privacy-focused crypto tools.

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FBI Warns Americans Against Using Non-KYC Crypto Money Transmitting Services

The FBI says crypto money transmitting services that purposely break the law or knowingly facilitate illegal transactions will be investigated.

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Crypto assets rival real estate among Gen Z as homeownership becomes less achievable: Report

New survey reveals younger Americans are as likely to own crypto as real estate, with social media shaping their financial decisions.

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Bitcoin represents 53% of Latin Americans crypto portfolios: Bitso

Female crypto investors in Colombia and Brazil skyrocket, leading the Latin American region.

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Vivek Ramaswamy says his crypto policy will ‘ensure economic freedom for Americans’

U. S. Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said his crypto policy guarantees a “vibrant future” for the emerging industry “to ensure economic freedom for Americans seeking an alternative to centralized finance,” according to a Nov.

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XRP Is Now The New Favorite Crypto Of Americans – Details

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty had once highlighted XRP’s unique positioning in the US following Ripple’s notable victories against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). His statement has more backing now as Americans seem to have taken more interest in the crypto token since then.

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Court dismisses Coin Center’s Tornado Cash lawsuit against US Treasury

A U. S. district court has dismissed Coin Center‘s lawsuit against the U. S. Treasury, in which the crypto advocacy group claimed that the Treasury overstepped its legal authority by sanctioning Tornado Cash—a move that it alleged infringes upon the privacy rights of many Americans.

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Crypto reshapes the American dream for younger generations: Report

Young Americans are actively exploring fresh economic prospects independent of an obsolete financial system supported by sluggish institutions, according to a Coinbase report.

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PayPal Expands Crypto Accessibility for U.S. Users Through On and Off Ramps

Global payments behemoth PayPal has announced a significant expansion of its crypto-related services in a bid to enhance the accessibility and utility of digital currencies for millions of Americans.

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DC doesn't realize how powerful crypto voters are — Brian Armstrong

According to Brian Armstrong, the gap between current crypto policies and Americans needs will make cryptocurrencies a hot topic in the upcoming elections.

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Crypto Scams Push Deeper into the American Heartland

The AARP has issued a warning to elderly Americans to be aware of pig butchering scams.

The post Crypto Scams Push Deeper into the American Heartland appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Coinbase CEO to Americans: Urge reps to vote ‘Yes’ on crypto regulatory clarity bills

Brian Armstrong said that voting Yes to the bill would protect innovation and national security in the United States.

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Crypto Investment Scams Cost Americans $2.57 Billion in 2022, Study Finds

A sobering new report describes a growing crisis of investment fraud ,with crypto at the heart of a large number of reported scams. The post Crypto Investment Scams Cost Americans $2.57 Billion in 2022, Study Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Bahamian payment company Island Pay turns to crypto amid high transfer costs

While Latin Americans face high money transfer costs and other challenges of traditional banking, Island Pay has stepped up to solve these issues. Bloomberg reported that the Bahamas payment company became the latest to offer cryptocurrency for remittance transactions.

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Crypto Market Forecast: Week of June 5th 2023

A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week, huge taxes for Bitcoin miners dropped as part of the debt ceiling deal, CBDCs remain wildly unpopular with most Americans, and a new report from Glassnode reveals the uncanny ability of many first-time Bitcoin buyers to sell at the bottom of a cycle.

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Percentage of Americans holding, using crypto fell in 2022: Fed survey

Americans holding or using crypto fell from 11% in 2021 to 8% in 2022, per the Fed’s 2022 Economic Well-Being of U. S. Households report – released this month. The Fed attributed the drop in holding and using crypto to the fall in digital asset prices last year.

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Cardano founder advocates for single-issue voting to counter SEC ‘madness’

Cardano founder, Charles Hoskinson, urges Americans to prioritize crypto regulation as single-issue voters in response to a controversial Democrat Committee memo.

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Crypto Market Forecast: Week of May 8th 2023

A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week, Binance closes BTC withdrawals citing congestion, Montana signs a new bill to establish cryptocurrency friendliness, and Americans are worried about the safety of their money stored in banks.

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Senator Warren Bitcoin mining tweet called ‘disinformation’ by crypto community

Several crypto stakeholders have described Senator Elizabeth Warren’s latest tweet about Bitcoin (BTC) mining activity as “disinformation. ” The Democrat senator had agreed with a New York Times report that Bitcoin mines were increasing energy bills for Americans and causing as much pollution as 3.

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Coinbase Says Americans Could Save Billions on Remittances Fees by Using Crypto

Coinspeaker Coinbase Says Americans Could Save Billions on Remittances Fees by Using Crypto Coinbase reported that crypto assets like BTC and ETH could help Americans cut the cost of sending money internally, which contributes to the high remittance fees.

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New Kaspersky report finds 14% of crypto users don’t back up keys, seed phrases

A third of Americans who own or have owned cryptocurrency have fallen victim to scams and theft, according to a recent survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The post New Kaspersky report finds 14% of crypto users don’t back up keys, seed phrases appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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One in Three Americans Victims of Crypto Theft

A recent survey from Kaspersky has shown that one in three Americans has had $97,583 in crypto stolen. How to protect your assets? The post One in Three Americans Victims of Crypto Theft appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto scammers stole over $10b from Americans in 2022

Americans lost $10.3b to online scams in 2022, with crypto investment losses accounting for about 25%

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