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VanEck and ProShares apply to withdraw Ethereum ETF filings from SEC
20.8.2021
It’s unclear why both asset managers chose to apply for and withdraw seemingly similar applications for Ether ETFs on the same days
People Are Losing Their Minds Because A Socialist Streamer Bought A House
20.8.2021
Truly we live in times. Climate change marches on unchecked. The pandemic still rages. Just yesterday someone made a bomb threat outside the White House calling for “revolution.” Oh, and today some people are freaking out because socialist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker apparently bought a nearly...
Digital intelligence must overcome challenges to solving crypto crimes
20.8.2021
Changing an intelligence agency's perspective on crypto crime is the next step toward a successful crypto investigation
Wells Fargo files for Bitcoin fund
20.8.2021
Wells Fargo is offering its wealthy clients indirect exposure to Bitcoin through a new fund issued in partnership with NYDIG and FS Investments
Crypto-friendly CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reportedly plans to step down
19.8.2021
Quintenz's 5-year term at the agency was originally scheduled to end in April 2020, but he has twice extended his departure
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton joins Fireblocks advisory board
19.8.2021
In his new role, Clayton wil aid Fireblocks in navigating the regulatory hurdles for developing and deploying digital asset infrastructure, especially around capital markets
Crypto language in the infrastructure bill is a political shell game, says Cointelegraph GC
18.8.2021
According to Zachary Kelman, Republicans and moderate Democrats may know the tax reporting requirements for crypto firms are impossible, but want to have a provision to fund some of the projects without raising taxes
Financial Warfare: Afghan Central Bank’s $10B Confiscated by US, Biden Halts USD Shipments to Afghanistan
18.8.2021
The war in Afghanistan has been an extremely long conflict since the United States invaded the country in 2001, in order to drive the Taliban from power. After a messy exit, the U.S. occupation in Afghanistan has been compared to mistakes made during the Vietnam War. Now that U.S. forces have left...
Former US Treasury official joins Binance to lead AML efforts
18.8.2021
Former IRS supervisor Greg Monahan replaces Karen Leong as the global money laundering reporting officer of Binance
US lawmakers urge CFTC and SEC to form joint working group on digital assets
17.8.2021
The letter seems to be applying political pressure for the two government agencies to act on their own rather than waiting for a bill requiring the creation of such a group to become law
Ghana's digital cedi must emulate cryptocurrencies, Afroblock states
17.8.2021
Afroblocks co-founder urges Ghana's central bank to involve the in-house crypto experience and expertise to help e-cedi succeed
Riot Is Still Delaying Harassment Investigation, California Alleges
17.8.2021
In addition to Activision Blizzard, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing has also been looking at Riot Games’ history of “unlawful workplace practices”, saying in a statement today that the League of Legends developer has once again delayed their investigations into harassment...
Walmart seeks crypto product lead to drive digital currency strategy
16.8.2021
Walmart’s future digital currency and crypto product lead would be based in the company’s home office in Bentonville, Arkansas
Treasury to the rescue? Officials to clarify crypto tax reporting rules in infrastructure bill: report
16.8.2021
Speaking on condition of anonymity, an official has reportedly told Bloomberg that the Treasury Department is planning to clarify the definition of “broker” in the recently passed infrastructure bill
The 50th Anniversary of ‘Nixon Shock:’ How Suspending the Dollar’s Convertibility With Gold Fueled Today’s Fiat World
15.8.2021
Approximately 50 years ago today, Americans were introduced to ‘Nixon Shock’ when the 37th president of the United States suspended the convertibility of the U.S. dollar into gold. Since this point in time, the U.S. economy has never been the same as many believe Richard Nixon ushered...
How will blockchain and crypto improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people? Experts answer
14.8.2021
Here’s what crypto and blockchain experts think about the impact of blockchain technology on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people
US Inflation Continues to Rise Amid Lockdown Talk, Producer Prices Jump 7.8%, Biden Blames OPEC
14.8.2021
The United States is facing severe inflation despite the Federal Reserve and mainstream media doubling down on saying the loss of purchasing power is just “transitory.” This week consumer and producer metrics from July have been published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Senate infrastructure bill isn’t perfect, but could the intention be right?
13.8.2021
The provisions of the U.S. infrastructure bill stirred up a heated debate, but many of the fears voiced by its critics are misguided
Wyoming’s crypto-friendly bill could be a sandbox in action, Sen. Lummis says
13.8.2021
The new bill would allow crypto banks to get faster approvals for conducting business in Wyoming
Welcome Back To Wrestling’s Great Video Game Sign War
13.8.2021
Wrestling fans have been away from international arenas for more than a year, but following high vaccination rates in the United States, they’re back. You know what that means. Hot takes about RPGs are also back.Read more