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Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds
1.11.2024
The intensive energy usage of the Bitcoin network could tempt governments to ban mining due to environmental concerns. A new research paper indicates that could be a mistake, depending on the jurisdiction
US Government’s $20M Crypto Breach: How Most Was Returned Within 24 Hours
25.10.2024
According to blockchain explorer firm Arkham Intelligence, a significant portion of the U.S. government’s allegedly seized crypto has made its way back. Sudden Shift in Seized Crypto Sparks Questions on U.S. Government Wallet Security Yesterday, Arkham Intelligence flagged a $20 million...
8 Months of Inactivity, Then Millions Withdrawn: What’s Going on With the US Government’s Seized Crypto?
24.10.2024
Blockchain monitoring firm Arkham Intelligence has reported that the U.S. government recently initiated a significant transaction, withdrawing $5.4 million from the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. This transfer marks the first activity on this specific government-linked address in eight...
Free Market Capitalism vs. Crony Capitalism: Unveiling the Key Differences
24.10.2024
Capitalism, in its purest form, is often misunderstood, mainly due to the presence of government intervention in today’s economies. The free market, which thrives on voluntary exchanges and limited government interference, is frequently mistaken for “crony capitalism.” This latter...
New Privacy Bill Aims to End Government’s Grip on Americans’ Financial Data
24.10.2024
The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government has overreached, violating privacy rights without effectively targeting criminals. Provisions include repealing key financial reporting laws...
Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed
21.10.2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits
Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains
6.10.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations
Top 10 Bitcoin Holders: Exchanges, Corporations, and Governments Dominate the Charts
23.9.2024
Over the past decade, a significant amount of bitcoin has made its way into centralized trading platforms, public and private corporations, governments, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and derivative token projects like WBTC. With roughly 100 days remaining in 2024 after the launch of spot bitcoin...
Telegram to Provide More User Data to Governments After CEO’s Arrest
23.9.2024
Messaging app Telegram made significant changes to its terms of service, chief executive officer Pavel Durov said in a post on the app on Monday
Cryptocurrency Regulation: Global Perspectives
31.8.2024
As cryptocurrencies continue to gain prominence, governments and regulatory bodies around the world are grappling with how to manage this […]
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How Big Tech handles privacy and governments’ data demands
29.8.2024
When privacy is at stake, how do tech leaders respond to government demands? Take a look at the tactics of the Big Five
FTX’s Ryan Salame Seeks to Void Guilty Plea, Citing Government’s Alleged Breach of Plea Agreement
23.8.2024
Ryan Salame, a former executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea in federal court. Salame claims that prosecutors breached an agreement that led him to plead guilty by resuming an investigation into his domestic partner, Michelle Bond....
Innovation in Crypto Moves Faster Than Governments, Needs Self-Regulation, Says Serial Innovator
18.8.2024
Although the blockchain industry owes much of its success to so-called bridges, these are far from perfect solutions, argues Justin Wang, the founder and CEO of Zeus Network. While they help address the problem of liquidity segmentation that afflicts the Web3 industry, Wang insists that they pose...
U.S. Government’s Crypto Holdings: Everything You Must Know
17.8.2024
German Government’s Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations
13.7.2024
According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government’s bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges, finishing on Friday and leaving its BTC wallet empty...
Tron Founder Justin Sun Offers to Buy German Government’s BTC Stash Amid Price Drop
4.7.2024
Amid the bitcoin price decline and the German government transferring millions of dollars worth of BTC, Tron founder Justin Sun announced on X that he is prepared to purchase the remaining BTC from the German government. “I am willing to negotiate with the German government to purchase...
Blockchain: A New Battleground in Age-Old Tussle Between Privacy Advocates and Data-Hungry Governments, Says Colored Coins Founder
1.7.2024
Although many players in the blockchain industry prioritize maximizing throughput, Alex Mizrahi, co-founder of Chromaway, believes providing users with a transparent, secure, and decentralized computing environment is still equally important. So while blockchain projects aspire to satisfy the basic...
Germany, US governments move $150M in crypto
1.7.2024
The German and US governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention
AI makes it even easier for governments to surveil you — Nym CEO
26.6.2024
Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents
Ripple Working With 10 Governments Globally, CEO Reveals in Rediscovered Interview
19.6.2024
In a resurfaced video clip, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that his crypto firm is collaborating with around 10 governments globally on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “A central bank digital currency is a stablecoin. It’s just issued by the government,”...