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Binance founder should be jailed for 36 months, US prosecutors say
24.4.2024
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao is expected to be sentenced on April 30 after pleading guilty to money laundering in November 2023
SEC Sued by Crypto Industry Groups Over Definition of ‘Dealer’ in Securities
23.4.2024
The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) have taken legal action against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas.
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Crypto Contributions Exceed $2B in 2024 as Top U.S. Charities Embrace Digital Donations
23.4.2024
Leading charitable organizations in the United States are embracing cryptocurrencies amid the growing adoption of digital assets.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr Wants to Move US Budget Management to the Blockchain
22.4.2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a candidate for the United States presidential election, is dedicated to implementing blockchain technology to change the US budget system. At a Michigan campaign rally on April 21, he announced his plans, saying that the change would allow Americans to see "every budget item...
IRS Releases Draft of 2025 Digital Asset Reporting Form for US Taxpayers
20.4.2024
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released a draft of Form 1099-DA for reporting income derived from digital asset transactions.
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SEC Reworks Justin Sun Tron Lawsuit, Claims Founder “Traveled Extensively”
19.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange commission (SEC) has edited its Tron lawsuit against Justin Sun and his companies the Tron Foundation, the BitTorrent Foundation, and Rainberry, amended court docs filed on Thursday reveal. The filing marks the latest legal move in the SEC's fight against...
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees $73M in Inflows as Other Funds Remain Stagnant
16.4.2024
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF stands out as the sole spot Bitcoin fund in the United States to experience inflows on Monday, while other ETFs reported either zero inflows or even outflows.
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Senate Candidate John Deaton Calls Gary Gensler a “Bad Faith Regulator,” Voices Support For Coinbase in SEC Case
15.4.2024
John Deaton, the pro-crypto candidate running to win Seator Elizabeth Warren’s current senate seat, took to X Monday (formerly Twitter) to criticize United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler over the new Coinbase appeal, calling him a “bad faith regulator.” The...
IRS Investigation Chief Anticipates Increase in Crypto Tax Evasion Cases This Year
15.4.2024
Guy Ficco, the IRS Criminal Investigation Chief, says the agency is prepared for a significant uptick in crypto-related tax evasion cases amid the tax filing season.
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Payment Use Cases Fuel Increasing Stablecoin Growth
12.4.2024
The global stablecoin supply currently stands at over $150 billion, demonstrating new demand for relatively stable digital assets. The stablecoin market has also grown more competitive. For example, XRP issuer Ripple recently announced plans to launch a United States dollar-backed stablecoin. ...
Marathon CEO Says Bitcoin’s Upcoming Halving Event is Already Partially Priced In
10.4.2024
Bitcoin's highly anticipated "halving" event may already be partially factored into the market, according to the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings Inc., the largest cryptocurrency miner in the United States.
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VanEck CEO Says SEC Unlikely to Approve Spot Ether ETFs in May
10.4.2024
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck has expressed doubt regarding the approval of spot Ether ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in May.
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Coinbase Legal Chief Pushes For Stablecoin Regulation
9.4.2024
Paul Grewal, the legal chief at Coinbase, encouraged the US Congress to quickly pass stablecoin legislation on April 9 in order to combat the illegal usage of cryptocurrencies. Paul Grewal's plea coincides with the Senate Banking trial on combating terrorism, illicit financing, and sanctions...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows Turn Negative Again as Grayscale Sees Over $300M in Outflows
9.4.2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have experienced a reversal in investor sentiment, seeing net outflows following four consecutive days of inflows.
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BitMEX Co-Founder to Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Price Manipulation Scheme
9.4.2024
Ben Delo, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, will face a class-action lawsuit brought forth by exchange users, a United States federal judge has ruled.
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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Blasts SEC Over Crypto Regulation, XRP Lawsuit: “Get Off Your Soap Box”
5.4.2024
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, told the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “get off its soap box” after the SEC’s Director of Enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, seemingly criticized the crypto exchange for its XRP lawsuit.
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SEC Asks For Public Comment Regarding Spot Ethereum ETF Approval
4.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment over the potential approval of a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF, an April 2nd court filing reveals. What are the odds a spot ETH ETF gets approved by May?
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Online Games Act Like Unregulated Banks, And The US Gov’t Has Noticed
4.4.2024
A new report from the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—an organization focused on enforcing the laws that protect consumers—indicates the bureau is aware of and monitoring big online video games that are filled with in-app purchases, digital currencies, and shady...
Judge Rules Against Digital Asset Bank Custodia’s Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account
30.3.2024
Digital asset bank Custodia Bank has been denied a U.S. Federal Reserve master account by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.
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Joe Lieberman, Senator Who Crusaded Against Video-Game Violence, Dead At 82
28.3.2024
Joe Lieberman, a former U.S. senator who crusaded against violence in video games, has passed away at 82. According to a statement from his family, he suffered “complications from a fall.”Read more