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HM Treasury changes course on collecting data around unhosted crypto wallets
20.6.2022
“There is not good evidence that unhosted wallets present a disproportionate risk of being used in illicit finance,” said the Treasury update
US Treasury Secretary Talks Crypto With Bank Chiefs
16.6.2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is meeting with the CEOs of Wall Street banks Thursday to discuss the global economy and U.S. inflation, while also raising “the need for responsible innovation in digital assets,” according to the Treasury Department
Treasury Minister of El Salvador Dismisses Bitcoin Investment Losses, Calls Media Reports Biased
16.6.2022
Alejandro Zelaya, the treasury minister of El Salvador, called out the critics of the investments that his country, through the action of President Nayib Bukele, has made in bitcoin. Zelaya stated that there had not been any losses because the bitcoin purchased — around 2,300 BTC —...
Coin Center Attempting to Sue US Treasury, IRS Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Infrastructure Act
13.6.2022
The Washington-based crypto industry pressure group Coin Center says it has filed a lawsuit against the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service – claiming that the crypto tax reporting requirements included in President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns Crypto Is ‘Very Risky’ — Unsuitable for Most Retirement Savers
12.6.2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns crypto is a “very risky investment,” adding that she would not recommend it to most people who are saving for retirement. However, Yellen noted that Congress could restrict the type of investments allowed in retirement accounts, including...
Coin Center takes US Treasury to court over alleged financial spying
11.6.2022
Coin Center filed a lawsuit against the Treasury Department in federal district court — challenging the enforcement of Section 6050I’s reporting mandate
Coin Center Sues US Treasury Over 'Unconstitional' Tax Reporting Rule
11.6.2022
Crypto think tank Coin Center filed a suit against the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Friday, claiming a crypto tax reporting requirement enshrined in a 2021 infrastructure law is "unconstitutional."
Unhosted Crypto Wallet Rules Will Allow Innovation, US Treasury Official Vows
10.6.2022
Storing crypto anonymously outside regulated venues lets people bypass sanctions and anti-money-laundering checks, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said at Consensus 2022
Popular BTM Operator: Bitcoin of America Continues Rapid Expansion in 2022
10.6.2022
Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support. The popular BTM operator...
Yellen Downplays Stimulus Contributing to Inflation, Republicans Grill US Treasury Secretary’s Decisions
9.6.2022
U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen doesn’t think inflationary pressures stem from the stimulus policies enacted after the Covid-19 outbreak. While speaking to lawmakers on Wednesday, during the House Ways and Means Committee, Republicans criticized Yellen for not knowing about the risks...
El Salvador Treasury Minister States Ukraine-Russia Conflict Disrupted Bitcoin Prices, Volcano Bonds Still on Hold
3.6.2022
Alejandro Zelaya, Treasury minister of El Salvador, explained that the conflict happening currently between Ukraine and Russia has influenced the price of bitcoin on international markets, disrupting it. Due to this disruption, Zelaya also stated that it was not feasible to issue the volcano bonds...
US Treasury Secretary: 'I Was Wrong About Inflation' in 2021
1.6.2022
As America’s inflation rate remains at a level unreported since the 1980s, decreasing the population’s purchasing power, the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has admitted to being wrong about "the path inflation would take."
In reference to 2021 and her actions that year, the Secretary said...
Aussie consumer group calls for better crypto regs due to ‘lagging laws’
31.5.2022
Australian consumer group CHOICE outlined its crypto regulatory framework in a submission to the country’s Treasury calling for the new federal government to prioritize crypto in its financial services reforms
SEC Chair Gensler Warns a Lot of Crypto Tokens Will Fail Following LUNA, UST Collapse
20.5.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has warned that a lot of crypto tokens will fail and many crypto investors will get hurt following the collapse of terra (LUNA) and stablecoin terrausd (UST). SEC Chair Gensler’s Warning After LUNA and...
Terra fallout: Stablegains lawsuit, Hashed loses billions, Finder wrong and more....
20.5.2022
Yield generation app Stablegains is facing a lawsuit after losing around $44 million worth of user funds in the Terra collapse when it previously said it allocated funds “across a number of stablecoins”
US Treasury Official Warns Crypto Industry to Proactively Sanction 'Problematic' Wallets
19.5.2022
Alessio Evangelista, the associate director for Enforcement at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said “too often” crypto service providers have opted to keep their head in the sand about blatantly suspect wallets “right up until the day of an OFAC designation or criminal indictment.”
Elliptic’s Report Reveals Details About Terra’s BTC Treasury
16.5.2022
Elliptic, a well-known blockchain analytics and intelligence firm, released a report explaining the situation regarding Luna Foundation. The report highlighted how LFG’s Bitcoin stash was bought to collateralize the UST stablecoin. The project purchases around 80,000 Bitcoin in 2022 until...
UK Treasury en route to legalizing stablecoins amid Terra's UST crash
16.5.2022
During the Queen's Speech, Prince Charles announced the introduction of a bill that would help tackle illicit finance, reduce economic crime and help businesses grow
UK Affirms Commitment to Regulate Stablecoins Following Terra Meltdown
16.5.2022
The British Treasury Department has affirmed its commitment to regulate stablecoins after the collapse of terrausd (UST) and terra (LUNA). “This will create the conditions for issuers and service providers to operate and grow in the U.K., whilst ensuring financial stability and high...
SEC Commissioner Expects Tighter Stablecoin Regulation — Yellen Says Stablecoins Not Real Threat to Financial Stability
15.5.2022
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expects to see stricter regulation on stablecoins. However, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says stablecoins are currently “not a real threat” to the country’s financial stability. SEC Commissioner...