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US Govt Tests Ethereum Transfer in Noman Seleem Siege Wallet
5.8.2024
The United States government’s management of seized cryptocurrencies has come into focus with recent activity involving assets confiscated…
Feasibility of Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin Discussed by US Government, FOIA Documents Show
5.8.2024
The trillion-dollar coin, an idea that surged as a solution to raising the U.S. debt ceiling on more than one occasion, was recently revealed to have been considered by the government several times. Memos obtained via FOIA requests by journalist Jason Leopold show that, even though it...
US government transfers 300 ETH — Arkham Intelligence
5.8.2024
The 300 Ethereum coins were transferred from a wallet identified as “Noman Seleem Seized Funds” by the onchain analytics firm
Argentina plans to adopt AI to predict and prevent 'future crimes'
4.8.2024
Argentina’s government claims it will help prevent crimes before they occur, but a prominent software engineer is skeptical about the idea
BlackRock's tokenized BUIDL fund has paid $7M in dividends since March
1.8.2024
According to researcher Tom Wan, tokenized United States Treasury funds could see $3 billion in capital investment by the end of 2024
BlackRock's tokenized BUIDL fund has paid $7M in dividends since March
1.8.2024
According to researcher Tom Wan, tokenized United States Treasury funds could see $3 billion in capital investment by the end of 2024
Thailand Government’s Digital Wallet Program Portal Crashes
1.8.2024
Thailand’s government has launched its much-awaited digital wallet program. The program aims to distribute 10,000 baht ($282) to most of its citizens. However, according to Reuters, the first day of registration revealed major technical hurdles as millions attempted to sign up. High Demand...
76 Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Activated in July, Unlocking $424M
1.8.2024
Throughout July, bitcoin has climbed 2.5% against the U.S. dollar, despite a midweek dip to $64,350 per coin. This month has been marked by notable events, including movements by Mt Gox and the U.S. government transferring billions. Additionally, 76 transactions from dormant bitcoin wallets...
The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets Political as U.S. Government Ponders Airdrops
31.7.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain tech, we examine U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's call for a national "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve." We've also got photos from the Bitcoin Nashville conference, where it seemed like nearly everyone was talking about staple-gunning layer-2...
Tether reports record-breaking $5.2B profit in first half of 2024
31.7.2024
Tether said its US Treasury reserve surpasses the size of all but 17 of the world’s governments
Crypto PACs are spending big on US elections — What it means for the industry
31.7.2024
Political action committees supporting the cryptocurrency industry are raising hundreds of millions of dollars
$35T US national debt could bolster Bitcoin’s adoption as ‘hard money’
31.7.2024
Bitcoin could see a new all-time high due to the looming US federal debt, which surpassed $105,000 for every living person in the country
Wisconsin unveils tracker to fight crypto fraud and investment scams
31.7.2024
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions aims to protect investors from crypto and investment fraud with a new scam tracker based on consumer complaints
China’s crypto ban fails to stop scams as Shaanxi police arrest 4 suspects
31.7.2024
Mainland China quickly and effectively addresses crypto fraud incidents despite banning crypto transactions a few years ago
Binance Executive Discusses Impact of US Government Potentially Holding Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve
30.7.2024
Binance’s head of VIP & Institutional views the U.S. discussion on a national bitcoin reserve as a positive sign for the crypto market. The executive notes the growing recognition of bitcoin by politicians and industry leaders, anticipating greater regulatory clarity. She stressed...
Making Bitcoin a Strategic Reserve Asset Contradicts 'Freedom From Government' Narrative, Says WSJ
30.7.2024
Donald Trump’s plan to make bitcoin a so-called strategic reserve asset doesn’t make much sense, the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal wrote in an op-ed Tuesday
The U.S. Government May Begin Hoarding Bitcoin, But How and Why?
30.7.2024
Proposed legislation regarding a strategic reserve of bitcoin for the U.S. government poses far more questions than answers at the moment
First Mover Americas: BTC Slides as U.S. Government-Linked Selling Pressure Looms
30.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
‘Tone deaf’ — US moves $2B Silk Road BTC after Trump’s stockpile pledge
30.7.2024
The move comes just two days after Donald Trump declared he would create a “strategic national Bitcoin stockpile” if reelected
Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
30.7.2024
Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell...