Samsung secures $6.4B grant from US gov’t to expand chip manufacturing in Texas

Samsung just received a $6.4 billion grant from the US government to expand its chip manufacturing capacity in Texas. The post Samsung secures $6.4B grant from US gov’t to expand chip manufacturing in Texas appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Free Money? Polymarket Bet Pays 8.7% if China Doesn't Invade Taiwan

Betting against that outcome could yield almost 8x as much as Taiwan government bonds. Plus: Mideast turmoil barely changes presidential odds. дальше »

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Binance exec on the run: Nigeria government pursues extradition from Kenya

Nigeria’s tax agency filed charges against two Binance execs, who were later detained. But one of them has escaped. Government officials say they found him. дальше »

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US government tops global Bitcoin holdings with $15b in assets

The U.S. government is the largest Bitcoin holder among nations worldwide, with approximately $14.7 billion worth of BTC дальше »

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British Columbia cracks down on crypto miners, citing energy consumption

The Canadian government of British Columbia is advancing measures to regulate electricity consumption by cryptocurrency miners due to concerns about high energy use and limited economic benefits. On April 11, Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation,… дальше »

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Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges

The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case. дальше »

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Binance 'Working Collaboratively' With Nigerian Government to Free Detained Executive, Compliance Chief Says

Binance is “working as collaboratively as we can” with the Nigerian government to secure the release of its jailed financial crimes investigations chief, Tigran Gambaryan, the exchange’s chief compliance officer Noah Perlman said Wednesday. дальше »

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New Zealand Crypto Policy Should Support Industry, Minister for Commerce Says

The country's "wait and see" approach to regulating crypto could risk New Zealand missing out on the benefits of industry developments, a government inquiry found. дальше »

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Former Ethereum advisor sues U.S. for $9.6b over dropped extortion charges

Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking $9.6 billion. дальше »

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Crypto price predictions: Nervos Network, Wormhole, BitBot

Cryptocurrency prices drifted upwards during the weekend as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) liquidations continued. They also retreated after the federal government transferred $2 billion worth of Silk Road coins to Coinbase. дальше »

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XRP Eyes Mega Surge To High Prices As Ripple Readies To Storm $155 Billion Stablecoin Market

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Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Crypto exchange Binance, currently facing criminal charges in Nigeria, notably lacked legal representation at its April 4 court hearing in the African nation. Instead, the hearing was only attended by its compliance chief, Tigran Gambaryan, who the Nigerian government has detained since the end of February. дальше »

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Another Seized $40 Million Bitcoin Moved by US Government

Bitcoin sell-off scare grows as US government moves new $40 million in BTC дальше »

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Circle CEO praises Ripple for launching own stablecoin on XRP

Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, has welcomed Ripple’s entrance into the market. Earlier today, crypto firm Ripple revealed plans to launch a stablecoin that would be 100% backed by US dollar deposits, government bonds, and cash equivalents. дальше »

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Ripple announces plans to issue USD-backed stablecoin

Ripple has just announced plans to launch its own stablecoin, news that has seen the price of XRP surge more than 6% amid market’s reaction. According to a press release on April 4, Ripple’s new stablecoin will be pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD) and be 100% backed by USD deposits, short-term US government […] дальше »

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Ripple, Developer Behind XRP Ledger, Enters Stablecoin Fray vs. Tether, USDC

The token will be "100% backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. government Treasuries and other cash equivalents." according to the company. дальше »

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Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges

The Nigerian Government has engaged the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, to facilitate the extradition of Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is currently on the run, as reported by local media outlet Punch. дальше »

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Binance requests release of detained employee in Nigeria 

Binance has asked the Nigerian government to free one of its two arrested employees after the other reportedly escaped custody late last month.  дальше »

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Binance Says Compliance Exec Detained in Nigeria Has No Decision-Making Power at Firm

Tigran Gambaryan should not be held responsible in ongoing talks with Nigerian government officials, Binance said in a statement, as he and the exchange face tax evasion charges. дальше »

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Binance Says Compliance Chief Detained in Nigeria Has No Decision-Making Power at Firm

Tigran Gambaryan should not be held responsible in ongoing talks with Nigerian government officials, Binance said in a statement, as he and the exchange face tax evasion charges. дальше »

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Bitcoin: Crypto markets on the edge after US’ $2-billion Silk Road BTC move

The cryptocurrency market was abuzz with speculation following a significant on-chain transaction orchestrated by the U. S. government on Tuesday. According to Spot on Chain, a wallet controlled by the U. дальше »

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Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs in Turkey as Inflation Climbs 68.5%

Amidst a 68.5% inflation rate in Turkey, Bitcoin nears all-time highs as citizens turn to cryptocurrencies, with the government poised to implement stringent regulations. The post Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs in Turkey as Inflation Climbs 68.5% appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Data shows US government often sells at the local lows in the market

Quick Take On Apr. 2, CryptoSlate reported that the US government sold 1,999 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $130 million, from a wallet associated with Silk Road to the digital assets exchange Coinbase. дальше »

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Власти США перевели 2000 BTC на Coinbase

Контролируемый правительством США кошелек с 30 174 BTC инициировал перевод ~2000 BTC на адрес платформы Coinbase Prime. Эксперты допустили продажу активов. The US Government sold 2,000 Bitcoin today. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Plummets As US Government Transfers $2B In Seized Silk Road BTC, Coincidence?

The crypto market is abuzz with speculation as the US government recently moved significantly regarding seized Bitcoin (BTC) linked to the infamous Silk Road dark web marketplace. This development comes at a critical time for the Bitcoin price, which has struggled to maintain its position above the $70,000 threshold after hitting its current all-time high (ATH) of $73,700 on March 14. дальше »

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A Deeper Pullback Ahead For BTC Price? U.S. Government Moves $2 Billion Seized Silk Road Bitcoin

Approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin previously seized by the United States authorities and connected to the now-shuttered Silk Road dark web marketplace has been transferred to a new wallet address. дальше »

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Brazil targets crypto investors with new tax proposal

Brazil's government proposes a bill to reform tax rules for financial investments and crypto assets, targeting tax havens with a 22.5% rate. дальше »

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US Government Preparing to Sell 30,000 Silk Road Bitcoin, On-Chain Data Shows

US government prepares to sell bitcoin related to Silk Road for the first time since March 2023. дальше »

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US government transfers Silk Road’s 30k Bitcoins to Coinbase

The U.S. government wallet has moved Bitcoins previously confiscated from a well-known darknet platform. дальше »

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US Government Prepares for Massive Bitcoin Sell Off, But…

The crypto markets experienced a shakeup today as Watcher Guru reported that the U. S. government transferred 30,174 Bitcoin worth $2. 1 billion seized from the Silk Road dark web marketplace to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. дальше »

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US government moves $130 million in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road to Coinbase

The US government transferred 2,223 Bitcoin (BTC), approximately worth $130 million, to a wallet linked to crypto exchange Coinbase on April 2 as part of a sale announced in January. The US previously filed to sell roughly $130 million worth of the seized BTC in January and the transfer amount lines up with the announced […] The post US government moves $130 million in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road to Coinbase appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Cybercrime group TA558 strikes phishing campaign against Latin America-based companies

Threat actor TA558 has launched a new phishing campaign targeting Latin American sectors with Venom RAT, amid rising cyber threats exploiting DarkGate and malvertising. Cybergang TA558 is once again targeting Latin American companies and government agencies in what appears to… дальше »

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Are U.S. Inflation and Employment Rising or Falling?

Is the U.S. economy adding new jobs or shedding them? Both can be true depending on which government data set you are looking at. дальше »

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China taps Conflux Network for its Belt and Road Blockchain project

The Chinese government has unveiled an ambitious project titled “Ultra-Large Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Platform for the Belt and Road Initiative,” with Conflux Network leading the charge. дальше »

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Conflux Network joins forces with Chinese government to build an ultra-large-scale public blockchain infrastructure

Conflux Network is supporting the Chinese authorities in developing a blockchain platform aimed at boosting international infrastructure. дальше »

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Robots are coming for our jobs. It’s time they pay for our pensions, too | Opinion

Without decentralization, humans will either struggle to make ends meet or be dependent on the mercy of a government or a corporation. дальше »

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Binance Executives File Suit Against Nigeria: Local Media

The two Binance executives held in Nigeria after being invited for consultations filed suit against two government agencies for allegedly violating their human rights. дальше »

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Bitcoin to $100K price prediction NEEDS this - Galaxy Digital's Novogratz

Novogratz saw Bitcoin as a hedge against economic instability. Novogratz criticized US fiscal policies and the government's digital currency approach. 2024 has proven to be a remarkable yearThe post Bitcoin to $100K price prediction NEEDS this - Galaxy Digital's Novogratz appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Detained Binance’s executives sue Nigerian government, report says

Binance’s executives intercepted by Nigerian officials have sued the Nigerian government, saying the local authorities have violated their fundamental rights. Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have filed a lawsuit against Nigeria‘s national security adviser’s office and the anti-graft… дальше »

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Over $1B in U.S. Treasury Notes Has Been Tokenized on Public Blockchains

Tokenized Treasuries are digital representations of U.S. government bonds that can be traded as digital tokens on the blockchain. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Taxation: Government On A Bitcoin Standard

Some thoughts on the difficulty of governments enforcing taxation in a world where Bitcoin is widely used in commerce. дальше »

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Nigeria Charges Binance With Tax Evasion After Detained Exec Escapes: Reports

One of two senior Binance executives in government custody has escaped, local media reported over the weekend. дальше »

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Estonia’s crypto service providers face new regulations as government approves bill

The Estonian government has passed a bill that would see crypto service providers subject to new requirements. Under the proposed legislation, crypto firms would be supervised by Estonia’s Financial Supervision Authority (FSA). дальше »

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Crypto In The Spotlight: Estonia Greenlights Regulation Bill

Estonia, a nation long known for its embrace of digital innovation, is revamping its cryptocurrency regulations to create a more robust and transparent market. The Estonian government recently approved a bill that will significantly increase oversight of cryptocurrency service providers, bringing them under the stricter purview of the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA). This shift marks […] дальше »

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U.S. Government's Legal Precedents Don't Support Lengthy Prison Term, Bankman-Fried's Defense Argues

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers have pushed back against the U.S. government's sentencing memo which makes the case for why it thinks the former FTX CEO should be handed a sentence in the range of 40-50 years, a court filing on Wednesday shows. дальше »

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Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

The government of Estonia has enacted a bill that introduces stringent legal requirements for digital assets service providers, local media reported on March 21. The legislation — approved on March 20 — is part of the country’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry and enhance its reliability. дальше »

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Kenya and US crypto groups unite in demand for release of detained Binance execs in Nigeria

Notable pro-crypto pressure groups in Kenya and the United States have demanded the release of Binance executives held by the Nigerian government since Feb. 26. Last month, two Binance executives—Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla—traveled to Nigeria to address the ongoing issues surrounding the exchange’s operations in the African country. дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation reportedly investigated by ‘state authority’

A government agency is Allegedly investigating the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization in the Ethereum ecosystem. дальше »

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Saudi Arabia plans $40 billion AI fund: report

Saudi Arabia is eyeing a $40 billion fund that will invest in artificial intelligence (AI) startups, the New York Times reported. According to the publication, the Saudi Arabian government, through its sovereign wealth fund the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is in talks with potential partners for the AI fund. дальше »

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Пенсионный фонд Японии с AUM в $1,5 трлн заинтересовался биткоином

Государственный пенсионный фонд Японии (GPIF) с активами на ~$1,5 трлн рассмотрит варианты диверсификации портфеля, в том числе посредством первой криптовалюты. Breaking: Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, the world’s largest pension fund with $1. дальше »

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