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Biden's Treasury Secretary nominee calls cryptocurrencies a 'particular concern' for AML

19.1.2021
Janet Yellen claimed many cryptocurrencies are used "mainly for illicit financing."

Janet Yellen Says Cryptocurrencies Are a ‘Concern’ in Terrorist Financing

19.1.2021
The U.S. should examine how it can curtail the use of crypto for illicit financing, the former Fed Chair said

The US Can Make Bitcoin Mining Greener

19.1.2021
With companies like Square announcing environment-focused mining initiatives, the U.S. can take the lead in reducing bitcoin's carbon impact

State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era

19.1.2021
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but a number of other names and issues remain outstanding

Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader

19.1.2021
The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report

European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation Fund

19.1.2021
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. Petition’s Author Represents Victims in the Bitsane Alleged Scam Case According...

Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan

19.1.2021
ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body

Gary Gensler Confirmed as Joe Biden’s SEC Chair Pick

18.1.2021
Gary Gensler has taught courses about blockchain at MIT

Former Canadian Prime Minister Lists Bitcoin as Possible Future Reserve Currency

18.1.2021
Stephen Harper said "the number of things that people use as reserves will expand," but the U.S. dollar will still retain its dominant role

How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering involving crypto

18.1.2021
As the crypto markets mature and institutional money flows into the space, technology to detect fraud and money laundering involving digital assets is more important than ever

Livecoin Exchange Announces Closure After December Hack

18.1.2021
Following an alleged December breach, the trading platform now says it will close and repay users any remaining funds

Australian Bitcoin Trader Takes Banks to Tribunal After Sudden Account Closures

18.1.2021
The trader had operated a registered digital currency exchange, but said he was unable to continue operating without banking services

Iran Reportedly Seizes 45K Bitcoin Mining Machines After Closure of Illegal Operations

18.1.2021
The mostly ASIC devices used to mine bitcoin are said to have been consuming 95 megawatts per hour of electricity at a reduced rate

Former Canadian prime minister names Bitcoin as possible reserve currency

17.1.2021
Bitcoin could be part of a basket of reserve alternatives to the U.S. dollar, according to Stephen Harper

India Seizes Bitcoins Worth $1.2 Million From Hacker of Government Website and Crypto Exchanges

17.1.2021
Indian police have seized $1.2 million in bitcoin from a hacker who allegedly hacked a government website, online game portals, and cryptocurrency exchanges. He was previously arrested for stealing $1.5 million from an Indian state government. Indian Police Seize Bitcoins From Hacker The Bengaluru...

Gold Exceeds U.S. Dollars in Russia’s Reserves as Putin Focuses on De-Dollarization

17.1.2021
Russia is now holding more gold than U.S. dollars in its reserves for the first time, according to the latest report by Russia’s central bank. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made de-dollarization his country’s key policy to reduce the Russian economy’s exposure to the U.S....

IMF Says Only 23% of Central Banks Can Legally Issue Digital Currencies

17.1.2021
Researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have examined the central bank laws of 174 IMF members to answer the question of whether a digital currency is really money. They found that of all the central banks studied, only about 23%, or 40 central banks, “are legally allowed...