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US government delves deeper into crypto accountability with $10M bounty
15.7.2021
The Biden administration reportedly intends to ramp up efforts to trace cryptocurrency payments
US state dept urges El Salvador to be 'responsible' about Bitcoin adoption
2.7.2021
Victoria Nuland said the United States was taking a "tough look at Bitcoin" following a major ransomware attack and suggested El Salvador take a similar approach
SEC delays decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF
23.6.2021
Valkyrie Digital Assets filed with the SEC for listing its Bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange in January
Biden nominee for Treasury Dept will prioritize crypto regulation
22.6.2021
"If I am confirmed, I will prioritize implementing that piece of legislation, including new regulations around cryptocurrency," said Brian Nelson
Democratic lawmakers have formed group to address regulatory concerns around crypto
15.6.2021
U.S. President Joe Biden is also expected to discuss crypto's role in ransomware attacks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
‘Bitcoin is not an asset that is designed to be leveraged’ says Caitlin Long
14.6.2021
Avanti Financial CEO says Bitcoin shouldn’t be leveraged, while regulations for stablecoins are underway
Ridiculed no longer? US Space Force will launch NFT line
14.6.2021
“We can now put this launch and Neil Armstrong’s historic achievements on the immutable ledger and memorialize and tokenize it on an NFT that the public can participate in,” said Ethernity Chain CEO Nick Rose
Biden to discuss crypto’s role in ransomware attacks at G7, says national security adviser
7.6.2021
The U.S. president has rarely made public statements on crypto and blockchain, though officials in his administration are reportedly reviewing current regulations
US lawmaker introduces bill aimed at protecting 'forked assets' from IRS
18.5.2021
This is the third time Rep. Emmer has introduced the bill to the House of Representatives, but the first with a Democrat in the presidency
SEC warns of Bitcoin futures risks in mutual funds
12.5.2021
The U.S. SEC will monitor the compliance of mutual funds with exposure to Bitcoin futures and look into whether the market can accommodate an ETF
From cypherpunk to state contracts: the changing face of blockchain
12.5.2021
Three blockchain executives discuss their work with governments in fraught political contexts, and the questions it raises about blockchain’s claim to the libertarian banner
SEC chair hints at greater regulatory oversight for US crypto exchanges
6.5.2021
Gary Gensler said a regulatory framework for digital assets from the SEC or CFTC "could instill great confidence" for investors
JPMorgan and DBS to launch blockchain cross-border payment platform
28.4.2021
JPMorgan and DBS’ new blockchain interbank platform is designed to complement central bank digital currency projects
Iran's central bank says officially mined crypto can be used to pay for imports
27.4.2021
A developing strategy to mitigate the crippling effect of economic sanctions could see cryptocurrencies being used by Iranian firms to pay for imports such as raw materials and electronics
NFTs and US taxes: What you should know
24.4.2021
Are there any pitfalls in NFT taxation according to the current U.S. laws?
Governments can stop Bitcoin by shutting down mining, says Electric Capital exec
20.4.2021
"If the U.S. stopped all the U.S. miners, Kazakstan stopped all the miners there — that kind of shuts down 80-90% of the hashrate pretty quickly," said Curtis Spencer
More IRS summonses for crypto exchange account holders
18.4.2021
The recent John Doe summons developments indicate that the IRS is seriously interested in crypto — better to report than to be audited
Massachusetts regulator seeks to revoke Robinhood's broker-dealer license
16.4.2021
State regulators claim that Robinhood has targeted inexperienced investors
US Senate votes to confirm Gary Gensler as SEC chair
14.4.2021
Gensler's confirmation comes almost three months after President Joe Biden first announced he was his pick for the SEC
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra to launch stablecoin tool for banks
6.4.2021
Tech Mahindra wants to provide U.S. banks with a stablecoin solution after the OCC authorized federally chartered banks to use stablecoins for settlement in January