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The Biden Administration Is Politicizing Crypto
31.3.2023
With crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) last week receiving a Wells Notice signaling impending action from the SEC, and with the CFTC this week suing Binance, another crypto exchange, it feels like the crypto industry is at war with the U.S. government. This could get bad
While Biden and Trump Blame Each Other for Bank Failures, Others Believe the Cause Might Be a Management Issue
30.3.2023
The recent banking failures involving the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank, have high-profile government individuals trying to find a culprit. U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have publicly blamed each other’s policies for...
SEC's Gensler seeks $2.4B in funding to chase down crypto 'misconduct'
30.3.2023
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says the regulator is spread thin and needs additional funding to keep up with the “increased complexity in the capital markets.”
Law Firm’s White Paper Claims US Bank Regulators Are Waging a ‘Clandestine Financial War’ Against Crypto Businesses
29.3.2023
According to a recent white paper published by four members of the law firm Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, U.S. bank regulators are attempting to “drive crypto businesses out of the financial system.” The paper, titled “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” claims that after laying...
Operation Chokepoint: Bitcoin Advocates Discuss US Government’s Alleged Mission to Eliminate Crypto Access
23.3.2023
Since the collapse of three American banks friendly to cryptocurrency businesses and the U.S. government’s insistence that crypto assets are “risky investments,” many speculators believe bureaucrats are purposely closing access to cryptocurrencies. Some refer to the U.S. government’s recent...
US Senator Ted Cruz tries again with new bill to block CBDC
22.3.2023
Ted Cruz said it is “more important than ever” to ensure the financial privacy of American citizens is preserved
‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto
22.3.2023
The report included 35 pages seemingly aimed at debunking the merits of crypto assets
Biden Administration’s Economic Report Deems Crypto Assets ‘Mostly Speculative Investment Vehicles’
22.3.2023
On Monday, U.S. president Joe Biden published the administration’s economic report and addressed the subject of cryptocurrencies. The section titled “The Perceived Appeal of Crypto Assets” describes the currencies as “mostly speculative investment vehicles” that...
White House Takes Aim at Crypto in Scathing Economic Report
22.3.2023
The report, authored by the White House Council of Economic Advisers, laid out a number of issues seen within the digital asset ecosystem
White House Says Biden Has ‘Confidence’ in Fed Chair Powell While Fedwatch Tool Predicts a 25bps Hike This Week
21.3.2023
With the Federal Open Market Committee convening on Wednesday and the recent financial troubles facing the U.S. banking system, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden has “confidence” in Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Meanwhile, according to...
FL Gov. DeSantis Proposes Ban on Central Bank Digital Currency Use as Money
21.3.2023
Governor Ron DeSantis of the U.S. state of Florida has proposed legislation to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money in his state. “The Biden administration’s efforts to inject a centralized bank digital currency is about surveillance and control,”...
SVB Financial Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection to ‘Preserve’ Firm’s Value
17.3.2023
On March 17, 2023, SVB Financial Group, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York. The company stated that it is no longer associated with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...
Biden pledges 'no cost to the taxpayer' to shield SVB, Signature depositors
14.3.2023
While the federal government’s proactive approach to minimizing damage was appreciated, many pointed out that it’s the taxpayers that would ultimately suffer the depositors’ bailout
US Fed faces internal probe over Silicon Valley Bank failure
14.3.2023
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said a "careful and thoughtful" review is needed to understand how the bank collapsed under its watch
USDC's 'Black Swan' Depegging Could Have Been Avoided With Proper Regulatory Framework
13.3.2023
Fissures among the progressive left are primarily responsible for the lack of U.S. regulatory progress around stablecoins, says John Rizzo, senior vice president for public affairs at Clyde Group
President Biden Calls for Stronger Bank Regulations in Wake of SVB, Signature Bank Collapses
13.3.2023
The government on Sunday evening stepped in to guarantee no losses will be borne by the lenders' depositors
Biden vows to hold those responsible for SVB, Signature collapse
13.3.2023
US President Joe Biden on Twitter said he is "firmly committed" to holding those responsible for the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapse "fully accountable."
Biden Budget Proposal Targets Crypto Investors Using Like-Kind Exchange Provision; Plan Aims to Tax Crypto Miners 30%
10.3.2023
On Thursday, the Biden administration released the U.S. president’s 182-page budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024, which aims to “grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out.” The budget includes an $835 billion increase in military spending, but the administration...
Bitcoin slips under $20K amid Biden budget, Silvergate collapse
10.3.2023
The price of BTC briefly slipped under $20,000 on March 10, although at time of writing was hovering just above that level
CBDCs could be 'easily weaponized' to spy on US citizens: Congressman
10.3.2023
Congressman Tom Emmer made the anti-CBDC comments to an audience at the Cato Institute, a think tank in Washington