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U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan
6.6.2024
Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said
Beware of fake work-from-home jobs, it’s a ploy to steal your crypto
6.6.2024
The FBI is warning job seekers not to fall for the too-good-to-be-true “work-from-home” job scams
Block Earner spared penalty in regulator’s crypto yield suit
4.6.2024
The Australian federal court relieved Block Earner from paying a penalty after an Australian regulator’s legal action over unlicensed crypto yield-bearing products
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman Claims ‘Inflation Bump Is Over’ — Peter Schiff Says Krugman’s View ‘Should Be Dismissed’
3.6.2024
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman and gold advocate Peter Schiff are in disagreement over inflation. Krugman believes that “the inflation bump is over.” However, Schiff argues that Krugman didn’t even foresee the inflation bump, emphasizing that the Nobel laureate’s...
Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Begins 4-Month Prison Term in California
1.6.2024
Several reports have indicated that the ex-CEO and founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has commenced his four-month term at a low-security federal facility in Lompoc, California. CZ Enters Low-Security Facility After Pleading Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Ex-Binance boss Changpeng Zhao...
Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Gets 7.5 Years In Prison
28.5.2024
Former FTX executive and Sam Bankman-Fried associate Ryan Salame has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for criminal charges stemming from his time at the crypto exchange following a Tuesday morning hearing at Manhattan federal court.
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US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns of Challenges in Controlling Deficits and Interest Expense
27.5.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stressed the importance of managing U.S. borrowing needs amid higher long-term interest rates, emphasizing the need to boost revenue in budget negotiations. “We’ve raised the interest-rate forecast. That does make a difference. It makes it somewhat more...
UBS Raises Gold Price Forecast Amid Rising Central Bank Demand and Geopolitical Tensions
25.5.2024
UBS has raised its gold price forecast following a record surge in gold prices, driven by anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weakening U.S. dollar. The main factors behind the investment bank’s upgraded gold price prediction include softer U.S. economic data, increased central bank...
US House Votes to Block Federal Reserve’s Digital Dollar Plans
24.5.2024
The US House on Thursday approved a bill that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar, or central bank digital currency (CBDC), without explicit authorization from Congress.
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Federal Reserve Poll Reveals Only 7% Used Cryptocurrency in 2023; Contradicts Coinbase Data
24.5.2024
The “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023” survey, prepared by the Federal Reserve and executed by Ipsos, has revealed that only 7% of the people polled held or used cryptocurrency in the U.S. The survey, which included 11,400 respondents, contrasts with the over 52 million...
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passes US House in partisan vote
23.5.2024
The potential misuse of the CBDC technology trumped arguments about innovation or even good legal drafting
U.S. House Passes Bill Banning Federal Reserve From Issuing a CBDC
23.5.2024
Nigerian Court Adjourns Binance Tax Evasion Trial to June 14
23.5.2024
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the tax evasion case against Binance Holdings Limited and its executive, Tigran Gambaryan, till June 14 due to Gambaryan's absence.
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Nigerian prison fails to bring Binance exec to court
23.5.2024
Prosecution counsel Moses Idehu requested a brief stand-down of the case, seeking to temporarily adjourn the matter later to resolve the issue
Fed Survey Finds 7% of US Adults Using Crypto, Down from Previous Years
23.5.2024
The number of United States adults reporting cryptocurrency ownership or usage has seen a significant decline, according to the latest annual household survey conducted by the Federal Reserve.
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Disgraced FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried is Being Transferred to California Prison
23.5.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, is being moved to a federal correctional facility in California despite his request to stay in New York for appeal preparations.
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18M Americans used or owned crypto last year: Fed survey estimates
23.5.2024
Just 1% of United States adults reported using crypto for payment or to send money in 2023
Goldman Sachs CEO Forecasts No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
22.5.2024
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, expressed doubts about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year due to the resilient economy, bolstered by government spending and investments in AI infrastructure. Despite these factors, Solomon highlighted the impact of rising prices on consumer...
American Bankers Association Urges House Leaders to Block Fed’s CBDC Plans
21.5.2024
The American Bankers Association (ABA) on Monday urged House leaders to back a bill that would stop the Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC for individuals and using it for monetary policy tools.
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Bitcoin price hits $70K as spot and BTC ETF buying surges
20.5.2024
Analysts believe Bitcoin price is en route to new highs now that the recent consolidation phase has come to an end