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House expected to vote on crypto bill offering SEC, CFTC clarity in May
10.5.2024
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act passed out of committee in July 2023 but could be headed for a full floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives
Crypto firms brace for intensified SEC, CFTC action after regulator warning
10.5.2024
The CFTC warned of another cycle of enforcement actions against crypto firms as investor interest rises
Nigeria Denies Binance CEO’s Claims of $150M Bribe Demand; Criticizes Attempt to Discredit Government
10.5.2024
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations from Binance CEO Richard Teng that representatives of the cryptocurrency exchange were solicited for a $150 million bribe by members of the House Committee on Financial Crimes (HCFC). A special assistant to the Nigerian Information Minister...
President Biden says he would veto resolution countermanding SEC crypto rule
8.5.2024
After the U.S. House of Representatives postponed proceedings on a resolution overturning an SEC policy affecting crypto, President Joe Biden said he would veto the measure
Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom
8.5.2024
Chainalysis relocates regional headquarters to Dubai reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology
UK Minister Says Government Only Has Time to Implement Stablecoin, Staking Legislation
8.5.2024
Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said that the government could put through stablecoin and staking legislation in the coming weeks but will outline was is coming later
Worldcoin CEO Met With Argentine Government Officials Amidst Ongoing Probes
8.5.2024
Alex Blania, CEO of Tools For Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, recently traveled to Argentina and met with high-profile officials of President Milei’s administration. The objective behind these meetings would be to clarify this project’s objectives given that it has found...
The U.S. Government’s Hypocritical Case Against Tornado Cash
7.5.2024
You would think the government would be against an online privacy service facilitating money laundering. But it actually created one of the best, says attorney Alexandra Damsker
Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll
7.5.2024
A majority of respondents with crypto-positive views said they intended to vote in 2024, where tight elections in certain states could swing to either political party
Binance CEO Claims Nigeria Demanded Secret Settlement From Now Detained Binance Executive In January
7.5.2024
Now detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan and fellow representatives of the crypto exchange were allegedly pressured by an unnamed government official to accept a secret settlement, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed in a blog post on the company’s website Tuesday. News of the alleged bribe...
Nigeria to ban peer-to-peer crypto trading in naira
7.5.2024
Nigeria’s SEC is set to launch a new regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, custodians firms “in the coming days.”
4.85m French Crypto Holders ‘Fail to Declare Their Holdings’ as Gov’t ‘Takes Aim’ at Offenders
7.5.2024
Only a small fraction of French crypto holders have declared their coins to the state, a report claimed – with the government set to take action.
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Kenya Appoints Marathon Digital as Consultant for Cryptocurrency Regime and Mining Energy Needs
7.5.2024
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that his government has appointed Marathon Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company, as its consultant.
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Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
Fairshake PAC and affiliates raise $102M to support crypto candidates
6.5.2024
The Super PAC and its two affiliates have backed ads or otherwise supported efforts for crypto-focused candidates from both major political parties
Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use
6.5.2024
The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary
Ripple to Launch USD-Backed Stablecoin in June? CTO David Schwartz Hints
6.5.2024
Ripple stablecoin is supposed to be backed 1-to-1 by US Dollar deposits, US government bonds and other low-risk investments.
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Crypto Excluded from New South Korean Donations Law
6.5.2024
Crypto, “including Bitcoin,” will be excluded from an amended South Korean donations law, government officials announced on May 5.
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BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9 billion laundering conspiracy
4.5.2024
A federal district court judge will determine his sentence in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors
US Government Could Target Bitcoin, Warns ‘Wolf of All Streets’ Amid Crypto Attacks
4.5.2024
Scott Melker, also known as the “Wolf of All Streets,” has cautioned that the same attacks on cryptocurrencies by the U.S. government “would eventually come for bitcoin, regardless of it being a commodity.” His warning followed recent regulatory actions by various government...