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Elizabeth Warren’s crypto bill wins support from 9 more senators
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s bipartisan crypto anti-money laundering bill has gained backing from 9 more senators, including notable committee chairs. According to the press release on Warren’s official webpage on Sept. дальше »
2023-9-18 14:11
BitGo, Swan unveil plans for Bitcoin-only trust company
The trust company will target institutional investors in the United States as asset managers line up for a spot Bitcoin ETF.
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Binance US loses head of legal and chief risk officer
The head of legal, Krishna Juvvadi, and chief risk officer, Sidney Majalya, are leaving Binance US following the recent news on layoffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, the departure of both executives follows the recent exit of its former… дальше »
2023-9-15 14:47
House Financial Services Comm. witnesses air multiple anti-CBDC arguments
The digital assets subcommittee heard from five witnesses on a U.S. CBDC, most of whom had little good to say about it.
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Binance US was weighing selling CZ’s stake, report says
The company considered selling Changpeng Zhao’s shares to continue with growth plans but decided to lay off one-third of its staff instead. Binance US was weighing selling shares controlled by Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to stick to the company’s… дальше »
2023-9-14 13:34
Ethereum co-founder says US and crypto philosophies are aligned
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin claims that U.S. philosophies are aligned with the crypto and blockchain ecosystem despite the regulatory hurdle. According to CNBC, the CEO of ConsenSys said that blockchain technology, decentralized finance (defi), and cryptography… дальше »
2023-9-14 13:27
Crypto rally triggered despite FTX’s liquidation and US CPI hike
The global crypto market cap is rising despite the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming higher than expected and FTX’s liquidation approval. According to a report by CNN, data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the CPI, used… дальше »
2023-9-14 11:45
US congressman pushes bill to shield privacy in CBDCs
Minnesota Congressman reintroduces a bill targeting potential CBDC surveillance to uphold US citizens’ financial privacy rights against government monitoring. Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer reintroduced the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act on Sept. дальше »
2023-9-13 16:35
Binance US CEO leaves as company lays off third of its staff
Binance US, the American subsidiary of the crypto exchange giant, has laid off 100 employees, or a third of its staff, following the departure of its CEO. Bloomberg reports that the former CEO, Brian Shroder, who joined Binance in September… дальше »
2023-9-13 16:27
DeFi group urges UPSTO to protect crypto from patent trolls
A nonpartisan research and advocacy group says it is trying to invalidate efforts by a patent troll to sue crypto projects. The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a Washington D.C.-based policy research group, said in a recent blog post it has… дальше »
2023-9-12 11:41
SEC’s Gensler accuses crypto industry of ‘wide-ranging non-compliance’
In written remarks submitted ahead of a hearing before the US Senate Banking Committee, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has once again reiterated his stance on crypto. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman, Gary Gensler, doesn’t seem to change… дальше »
2023-9-12 10:53
Rep. Tom Emmer sponsors amendment to limit SEC’s crypto oversight
Emmer intends to introduce an appropriations amendment that will limit the SEC’s utilization of funds for digital asset enforcement until comprehensive rules and regulations are implemented. дальше »
2023-9-10 09:29
Texas provides Riot $31.7m to halt Bitcoin mining amidst energy crisis
Texas Bitcoin miners have cut back 90% of their operations during the energy crisis after the state offered $31.7 million in energy credits. Amid an escalating power crisis driven by extreme weather conditions, Texas has turned to an unlikely ally… дальше »
2023-9-9 22:06
Fed watchdog Michael Barr calls stablecoins risk for economy
Federal Reserve’s Michael Barr highlights the risks of unregulated stablecoins, emphasizing the need for robust federal oversight in the evolving digital currency landscape. Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s leading authority on banking oversight, has voiced robust concerns regarding stablecoins operating… дальше »
2023-9-8 20:00
Ripple acquires Fortress Trust, expands license portfolio in the US
Fortress holds a Nevada Trust license for asset custody. Ripple holds more than 30 licenses across the United States.
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Coinbase prioritizes international expansion amid US litigation
Coinbase outlines a strategy for international growth, focusing on countries with clearer cryptocurrency regulations. Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in the United States, has announced its intentions to concentrate its near-term operations in countries with more defined cryptocurrency regulations. In… дальше »
2023-9-8 19:09
SEC settles with Linus Financial over unregistered crypto lending
The SEC settled with Nashville-based Linus Financial, Inc. for not registering its crypto lending product, appreciating its cooperative stance and swift corrective measures. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges against Linus Financial, Inc., stemming from its failure to… дальше »
2023-9-8 14:15
US court finds South African firm guilty in major crypto scam
Mirror Trading International (MTI) is convicted by a U.S. court for deceiving victims in a Bitcoin scam, facing a restitution order of $1.7 billion. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed that Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI) has… дальше »
2023-9-8 13:43
Former FTX executive will reportedly plead guilty to criminal charges
Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, is set to plead not guilty in a Manhattan court on Sep. 7 дальше »
2023-9-7 20:32
Former FTX exec plans to plead guilty to criminal charges: Report
A Sept. 7 court appearance by Ryan Salame could see the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets plead guilty, following the examples of Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang and Nishad Singh. дальше »
2023-9-8 17:47
CBOE filed two requests for first spot Ethereum ETF
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has filed two applications seeking the SEC’s approval for the ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF and VanEck. The filing of the 19b-4 form is dated Sept. 6. A 19b-4 form is usually presented by self-regulatory… дальше »
2023-9-7 17:15
US Treasury and IRS propose guidelines for crypto brokers
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have proposed new guidelines detailing the reporting duties of cryptocurrency brokers. дальше »
2023-9-7 16:21
US DOJ freezes Alex Mashinsky’s assets in Celsius case
In August, US Department of Justice (DoJ) prosecutors filed a sealed order to freeze Mashinsky's business accounts and a Texas property дальше »
2023-9-7 22:48
Failure to tax the metaverse ‘will create a tax haven’ — Harvard legal expert
Harvard scholar Christine Kim writes that income and wealth in the metaverse should be subject to immediate taxation.
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FTX’s advertising under scrutiny as DOJ questions FTX.US separation
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is scrutinizing the advertising strategy of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange, FTX, as it alleges a blurred distinction between the company's US and international operations. дальше »
2023-9-4 16:38
Bitwise withdraws Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF application
Bitwise Asset Management has withdrawn its application for a Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Cap Weight Strategy ETF. Bitwise Asset Management has withdrawn its application for a Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) Market Cap Weight Strategy exchange-traded fund. It was initially… дальше »
2023-9-2 23:14
US Bitcoin Corp to host 8,500 BTC miners for bankrupt Celsius
Data center operator US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) has announced it will host 8,500 Bitcoin miners from the insolvent crypto lender Celsius at its Alpha Site. дальше »
2023-9-1 13:12
SEC delays decision on 6 spot Bitcoin ETF applications
The SEC has delayed its decision on BTC exchange-traded fund applications from WisdomTree, Invesco Galaxy, Valkyrie, VanEck, Bitwise Asset Management and Fidelity. дальше »
2023-9-1 22:30
Bankrupt lender, BlockFi, files to convert ‘trade-only’ tokens into stablecoins
BlockFi, the now-defunct crypto lending company, has filed a court application to move "trade-only" assets from users' accounts to stablecoins дальше »
2023-8-31 21:42
US government challenges validity of SBF’s legal defense
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has expressed reservations over the validity of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's legal strategy. дальше »
2023-8-30 15:55
US congressman urges Gensler’s SEC exit amid Grayscale ruling
US Congressman Warren Davidson renews calls for SEC Chair Gary Gensler's removal following a Tuesday court ruling in favor of Grayscale. дальше »
2023-8-30 15:50
Bitcoin advocate Suarez quits US presidential race
Mayor of Miami and Bitcoin (BTC) proponent Francis Suarez has suspended his campaign for US President, becoming the first Republican candidate to withdraw. Suarez announced the news on X (formerly Twitter), describing his run for US President as one of… дальше »
2023-8-30 12:32
X (Twitter) obtains license to trade crypto in Rhode Island
Twitter has secured a currency transmitter license from Rhode Island, marking a significant step towards the platform’s potential involvement in the financial sector. On Aug. 29, Twitter obtained a currency transmitter license from Rhode Island. The platform is now authorized… дальше »
2023-8-30 12:22
US Republicans accuse Fed of stifling stablecoin regulation
Republican lawmakers accuse Federal Reserve of hindering stablecoin regulation efforts through recent regulatory letters, raising concerns about its impact on digital asset market participation. дальше »
2023-8-30 19:07
Donald Trump NFT prices spike following release of mugshot in Georgia criminal case
The former U.S. president returned to X (formerly Twitter) for the first time since January 2021 to post his mugshot, which has now been thoroughly manipulated for memes by many users. дальше »
2023-8-26 20:00
IRS releases draft of proposed reporting rules for digital asset brokers
House Financial Service Committee Chair Patrick McHenry said the rules are part of “the Biden Administration’s ongoing attack on the digital asset ecosystem.” дальше »
2023-8-26 19:40
Is the SEC a bad cop? CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger breaks down crypto regulation in the US
Weisberger believes the structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to change but that politicians are reluctant to do so because of their power within the current state of affairs. дальше »
2023-8-25 18:30
Binance dubs barred Russian banks on its platform as ‘Yellow’ and ‘Green’ cards
Despite the U.S. DOJ investigating Binance for violation of U.S. sanctions with its services in Russia, the firm has continued to promote its platform in the country. дальше »
2023-8-25 16:29
Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF encounters further setback
The US Court of Appeals has, once more, deferred its decision on Grayscale’s ability to convert its widely used Bitcoin Trust into a traditional spot Bitcoin ETF. Grayscale’s chief legal officer, Craig Salm, disclosed this announcement on X on Aug.… дальше »
2023-8-24 15:42
Policymaker: US doesn’t need a retail CBDC
Republican Congressman French Hill is against Federal Reserve's plans to launch a retail CBDC дальше »
2023-8-24 23:55
Bitstamp halts ETH staking in the United States
The crypto exchange is ending staking services for U.S.-based users on Sep. 25; the decision comes a few weeks after Bitstamp halted trading for seven altcoins in the country. дальше »
2023-8-23 20:31
US judge rules in favor of human ingenuity, denies copyright for AI art
This ruling shifts the conversation on AI and copyright, underscoring the significance of human creativity in intellectual property. дальше »
2023-8-20 13:06
US сrypto miners get unified voice with new lobbying group
Digital Energy Council debuts in the US, aiming to navigate the complex regulatory waters of crypto mining with Tom Mapes at its helm. The crypto mining industry in the US has a new lobbying organization known as the Digital Energy… дальше »
2023-8-16 16:48
Coinbase gets approval to offer crypto futures in US
Crypto exchange Coinbase has received the green light from the National Futures Association (NFA) to offer crypto futures to eligible customers in the US. дальше »
2023-8-16 16:12
FDIC highlights potential banking risks from crypto activities
In this year’s review, the FDIC evaluates the potential implications and challenges of integrating crypto activities into the traditional US banking framework. In its 2023 annual risk review, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) dedicated a comprehensive section to… дальше »
2023-8-16 16:03
Crypto on alert as Michael Burry goes short on US Markets
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 crisis, stuns the market with a massive bet against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. But will it affect crypto? Remember Michael Burry? If you’ve watched or read “The Big Short,” his name… дальше »
2023-8-16 14:08
Silvergate CEO and top execs to depart amid bank’s wind-down
Silvergate, once known as a crypto-friendly bank, faces significant changes as CEO Alan Lane and two other key executives prepare to leave. Alan Lane and the firm’s chief legal officer, John Bonino, will step down on Aug. 15. Antonio Martino,… дальше »
2023-8-16 12:05
Coinbase launches Stand With Crypto alliance
Coinbase has launched a new advocacy organization, Stand With Crypto Alliance. The aim is to mobilize the crypto industry to participate in the US legislative process. The Stand With Crypto Alliance also aims to help shape the crypto landscape in… дальше »
2023-8-15 17:19
Prime Trust files for bankruptcy
Cryptocurrency custodian fintech Prime Trust has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the US. The company filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. дальше »
2023-8-15 16:30
Singapore Wraps Up Stablecoin Framework: Pathway to Global Adoption?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled the features of a new regulatory framework aimed at ensuring a high degree of stability for stablecoins in the country. This is the outcome of the central bank’s public consultation, which commenced in October 2022. дальше »