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Stablecoin act gives Congress alternative to overriding Biden’s SAB 121 veto
12.6.2024
President Joe Biden’s veto of the SAB 121 repeal was a blow for the crypto community. Can the U.S. Congress override the veto with broad bipartisan support?
Macron Calls Surprise French Election That's Unlikely to Stir Crypto, Is Likely to Shake Up Government
10.6.2024
The French president called a snap election after an unexpectedly poor showing in voting for the European Parliament
Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy
10.6.2024
Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy
FBI Warns of Rising Government Impersonation Scams Demanding Crypto
9.6.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland Division warned the public this week about a surge in scammers impersonating FBI agents and other government officials, demanding cash, gold, or cryptocurrency payments. The FBI stressed that federal agencies do not call or email individuals...
Liberty Dollar vs. Bitcoin: Why the US Government Shut Down One but Not the Other
8.6.2024
The U.S. government successfully shut down the Liberty Dollar, a private currency created by Bernard von NotHaus, while Bitcoin, established by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to thrive outside governmental control. This discrepancy highlights the stark differences between...
Jailed Binance Executive: 108 Former US Government Workers Echo Calls for Biden Administration’s Intervention
7.6.2024
Over 100 former federal prosecutors and federal agents have asked the U.S. State Department to intensify its efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance employee, from custody in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to Anthony Blinken, the 108 ex-government employees...
US elections are a ‘huge variable’ for Solana ETF approval
7.6.2024
The approval of spot Ether ETFs has opened Pandora’s box for another altcoin ETF. Solana, XRP, Chainlink or Dogecoin could be next, but is the crypto market overly optimistic?
US Treasury: AI brings huge opportunities, risks to financial stability
6.6.2024
Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen says AI will only become more important in the years to come
Cardano Foundation Forges Government Partnership in Argentina to Boost Blockchain Adoption
6.6.2024
The Cardano Foundation has announced an interesting new public partnership in Argentina. The collaboration, which follows a public signing between Rogelio Frigerio, the Governor of Entre Ríos, and Rafael Fraga, the LATAM Lead for Business Development at the Cardano Foundation, is with the state...
Politicians urge Biden to bring back Binance exec from Nigeria
5.6.2024
The U.S. politicians have accused Nigeria’s government of charging Gambaryan, a Binance compliance officer and former federal agent, with “baseless” crimes
FIT21 bill a ‘watershed moment’ for crypto despite CFTC-SEC friction
3.6.2024
FIT21 is the first bipartisan legislation of its kind to pass in either chamber of Congress, but is its dual-agency model workable?
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman Claims ‘Inflation Bump Is Over’ — Peter Schiff Says Krugman’s View ‘Should Be Dismissed’
3.6.2024
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman and gold advocate Peter Schiff are in disagreement over inflation. Krugman believes that “the inflation bump is over.” However, Schiff argues that Krugman didn’t even foresee the inflation bump, emphasizing that the Nobel laureate’s...
US Navy launches ‘PARANOID’ blockchain security tech to private sector
2.6.2024
The government seeks a collaboration to research and develop the technology further
Senator Ted Cruz Acquires 3 Bitcoin ASIC Miners, Begins ‘Hashing’ in Texas
2.6.2024
Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has announced that he purchased three application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners. “I just bought 3 Bitcoin miners that started hashing today in Iraan, TX,” the Senator stated on X this week. “I’m proud to join...
Senator Lummis sends letter to Biden urging no veto for SAB 121 repeal
31.5.2024
The Senator pointed to the troubling manner in which the Securities and Exchange Commission issued its controversial staff accounting bulletin
Elon Musk Says Crypto Can Shift Power From Government to the People, but Denies Discussing Crypto With Trump
30.5.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has debunked reports claiming that he advised former U.S. President Donald Trump on cryptocurrency. While stating that he is pretty sure he has not discussed crypto with Trump, Musk said crypto can “shift power from the government to the people,” and...
US Treasury report outlines potential financial risks of NFTs
29.5.2024
The government department outlined potential concerns with the NFT market, including terrorist financing, theft, and funding nuclear proliferation
US House Bucks SEC Warnings, Passes Pro-Crypto Legislation FIT21 with Strong Support
23.5.2024
The US House on Wednesday voted in favor of crypto-friendly legislation (FIT21) that would hand control of cryptocurrency oversight to a government agency seen as more favorable to the industry.
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UK election on July 4: What would Labour Party win mean for crypto?
22.5.2024
While nothing is assured in politics, the Labour Party has a commanding lead in the polls just six weeks away from the general election
Rally or dud: What to expect if spot Ether ETFs are approved
22.5.2024
Market observers are conflicted over what could happen following SEC approval of a spot Ether ETF