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First Mover Asia: Singapore's Strict Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin Rises Despite Investors' Jitters About War, US Executive Order
9.3.2022
Singapore's high standards may be discouraging some crypto companies from establishing operations in the nation state; investors were wrestling with the latest developments in Ukraine and await the order by President Joe Biden on Wednesday
FinCEN Issues ‘Red Flags’ on Potential Sanctions Evasion Using Cryptocurrency
9.3.2022
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an advisory on Russian efforts to evade sanctions that includes a number of crypto-related red flags. However, the bureau admitted that it has not seen “widespread evasion” of its sanctions using cryptocurrency. FinCEN Warns...
Senator Warren Drafting Bill to Ensure Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Sanctions
8.3.2022
One of the bill’s provisions would make it easier to verify customer identities and transfers to private wallets by enforcing detailed record keeping and reporting, according to NBC News
Cointelli Makes It Easy to Report Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken Transactions to the IRS
8.3.2022
Many crypto exchanges send tax forms to the IRS, each with their own list of supported tokens and info that doesn’t necessarily match up. This can create a lot of confusion for U.S. taxpayers. Luckily, Cointelli can swiftly and reliably create a unified tax report with the push of a button....
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users
8.3.2022
As Gold Nears Record, Bitcoin Doesn't Shine So Brightly
8.3.2022
Bitcoin is holding its own as the Russia-Ukraine war roils global markets, but it's taken a back seat to gold as a "safe haven."
Thailand Seeks to Offer Russian Tourists Crypto Payment Option Amid Fiat Sanctions
8.3.2022
A popular destination for many Russians, Thailand is now looking for ways to facilitate their payments amid widening western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency is one of the options being explored by the tourism industry as Russian citizens now face...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Ahead of Biden's Executive Order on Crypto
8.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies traded lower on Monday alongside stocks. Analysts expect bitcoin's trading range between $28K and $69K could result in sharp price swings, eventually giving way to a recovery within two or three months
Goldman Sachs Offering ETH Fund to Clients Through Galaxy Digital
8.3.2022
The bank is introducing crypto-curious clients to Galaxy’s Institutional Ethereum Fund, according to SEC documents
AssangeDAO Raised $56M and Quickly Split Up. Was It Still a Success?
8.3.2022
Crypto Exchange CoinZoom Suspending New Russia-Based Accounts: Report
8.3.2022
Existing account holders in Russia won’t be blocked although they will still be screened against sanctions lists, CoinZoom’s CEO said
Crypto Still Isn't Helping Russian Oligarchs Evade Sanctions
8.3.2022
We have heard a lot over the last week that crypto is not being used to undermine international sanctions against Russia or breakaway regions of Ukraine, and this week's State of Crypto asks: why on Earth not?
CFTC Brings Charges Against 4 Alleged Operators of $44M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
8.3.2022
Tuesday’s charges are just the latest in the CFTC’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry
Bitcoin Higher as US Ban on Russian Oil Imports Roils Markets
8.3.2022
Crypto traders are still evaluating the potential impact of soaring oil prices on bitcoin's price
‘100x Lower Than L1 Fees’ — Alchemy Integrates Ethereum L2 Product Starknet to Increase Web3 Scalability
8.3.2022
According to the startup Starkware, the team’s Ethereum layer two (L2) service Starknet has been integrated by the blockchain API and node service Alchemy. Developers can now leverage Alchemy’s infrastructure tools alongside Starknet’s zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup technology....
Bitcoin Approaches $40K; Resistance at $43K-$45K
8.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a tight intraday range as buyers maintain support at $37K. Resistance is seen around the $43K-$45K zone, which could stall a price bounce. For now, the short-term downtrend is intact as technical indicators are neutral
Visa CEO Still Uncertain on Crypto’s Role in the West
8.3.2022
Al Kelly spoke at Royal Bank of Canada’s financial institutions conference today
Si vivieras en Cuba bajo un embargo económico, entenderías Bitcoin
8.3.2022
Más de 60 bancos y fintechs me rechazaron solo por mi nacionalidad. Bitcoin lo soluciona
You Would Understand Bitcoin if You Were Under Cuba’s Embargo
8.3.2022
More than 60 banks and fintechs rejected me just for my nationality. Bitcoin fixes that
Treasury Department Launching Crypto Education Initiative: Report
8.3.2022
The initiative centers around informing the public about the potential risks of investing in crypto