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UK Set To Launch New Crypto Staking And Stablecoin Legislation By July, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami Says
15.4.2024
The UK is set to introduce new crypto staking and stablecoin legislation by July, according to recent remarks by Economic Secretary Bim Afolami. Afolami previously hinted at the legislation in February as the current conservative-led government aims to introduce new regulation ahead of this year's...
Fleeing Binance Executive Traced to Kenya, Nigeria Pursues Extradition
15.4.2024
The Nigerian government has traced the whereabouts of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking executive of Binance, to Kenya.
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Japan’s Ruling Party Urges ‘Immediate’ Crypto Tax Reform
15.4.2024
Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, wants the government to carry out “immediate” crypto tax reforms.
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Chinese Fraud Victims Seek Government Aid in Recovering 61,000 BTC Seized by UK Law Enforcement
14.4.2024
A group of Chinese victims of a $6 billion fraud scheme have requested assistance from their country’s foreign ministry in recovering 61,000 bitcoins, seized from a fraudster and her associate. The fraud victims have strongly opposed attempts to transfer the ownership of these bitcoins to the U.K....
US, UK, Germany Among Countries With Largest Government Crypto Holdings, Arkham’s Data Shows
14.4.2024
The United States, United Kingdom, and Germany rank among the top countries holding cryptocurrencies at the government level, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The crypto analytic firm’s onchain analysis shows that the U.S. government holds 212,847 bitcoins while El Salvador...
Fraud Victims Call on China to Assist in Recovering $4.3B Bitcoin Seized by UK Police
12.4.2024
The victims of an investment fraud scheme have called on China to negotiate with the UK government to recover 61,000 Bitcoin seized in a money laundering investigation, valued at $4.3 billion at the time of publication.
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Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges
10.4.2024
The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case
Binance 'Working Collaboratively' With Nigerian Government to Free Detained Executive, Compliance Chief Says
10.4.2024
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
Former Ethereum Network Advisor Steven Nerayoff Files $9.6 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Over Cover-Up, False Charges
9.4.2024
Former advisor to the Ethereum network, Steven Nerayoff, is suing the U.S. government for $9.6 billion over personal damages caused by false charges brought against him and its alleged cover-up of federal agents’ failings in the case against him, a Tuesday morning court filing reveals. Tuesday's...
Russian Government Crypto Chief: Mining Regulation Is Our Priority
9.4.2024
The Russian government crypto working group chairman believes Bitcoin (BTC) mining regulation is now a priority for Moscow.
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IMF Urges Ukraine to Finalize Crypto Legislation, Government Official Reveals
6.4.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to finalize its crypto legislation, the country’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT industry development has revealed. “In the face of war, we have to exploit the full range of opportunities and develop new sectors...
US Government Pledges $3.6M to Build Cybersecurity Workforce
4.4.2024
On April 3, the US government promised cooperative agreements worth roughly $3.6 million to build a workforce skilled in cybersecurity, shielding companies from potential cyberattacks.
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Nigerian Government Collaborates with Interpol to Extradite Fleeing Binance Chief
4.4.2024
A joint effort has been launched by the Nigerian government and Interpol to apprehend Binance Chief Nadeem Anjarwalla, who fled from custody on March 22, 2024. This collaboration was reported by a local media outlet, The Punch, on April 3.
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Chinese Government Launches ‘Ultra-Large Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Platform’
4.4.2024
The Chinese government is reportedly launching an “ultra-large-scale blockchain infrastructure platform for the Belt and Road Initiative.” The platform will support the implementation of cross-border cooperation projects along the Belt and Road Initiative and provide the base...
Bitcoin Tests $65K as US Government Moves $2.1 Billion Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase – Where Next for BTC?
2.4.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) price is eyeing a possible breakout to the south of the $65,000 level as the market readies itself for a potential $2.1 billion sale of confiscated Silk Road Bitcoin tokens by the US government.
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US Government Transfers Nearly $2B in Bitcoin to Coinbase, Arkham Data Reveals
2.4.2024
On April 2, 2024, the U.S. government executed a transaction involving nearly $2 billion in bitcoin (BTC), channeling the assets to Coinbase Prime, as Arkham Intelligence’s data reveals. The transfer comprised 30,174.70 BTC, successfully processed at block height 837,413, incurring a fee...
Silk Road Bitcoin Worth $2B Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data
2.4.2024
Chinese Government Launches New Blockchain Infrastructure Platform Led by Conflux
1.4.2024
The project aims to develop an advanced blockchain primary platform capable of supporting multi-country deployment and facilitating collaborative supervision across multiple subjects.
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Russian Government, Central Bank ‘Come to Consensus on Crypto’
28.3.2024
Russian government bodies, the nation’s anti-money laundering agency, and the Central Bank have reportedly “come to a consensus” on crypto policy.
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UK Government-Backed Technology Group Encourages Tokenization Collaboration Among Firms
26.3.2024
A new report released on Tuesday outlines the recommendations of a technology working group supported by the UK government, which encourages companies to adopt tokenization strategies in collaboration with their industry peers.
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