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U.S. President Again Proposes Crypto Mining Tax, 'Wash Sale Rule' for Digital Assets in New Budget
11.3.2024
The U.S. president's budget proposal for 2025 suggests the administration can reduce the national deficit by nearly $10 billion just by "modernizing rules" that include cryptocurrencies
No Bitcoin ETF Without Further Crypto Regulation, Says South Korean FSS Chief
7.3.2024
No Bitcoin ETF will gain approval in South Korea unless the government introduces new crypto rules, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said on March 5.
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Binance Receives Cyber Security Professional Award from Hong Kong Authorities
6.3.2024
The Hong Kong government recognized Binance with the Cyber Security Professional Merit Award, highlighting its efforts to safeguard users in the dynamic Web3 landscape.
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India Hosts Nearly 8 Million Verifiable Government Documents on Blockchains
6.3.2024
India's National Informatics Centre (NIC), a government agency operating under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), has hosted almost eight million government-issued verifiable documents on five blockchains.
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Blockchain Advocacy Group Says Nigerian Government’s Actions Could Drive Crypto Activities Underground
5.3.2024
Nigerian blockchain lobby group has said the government’s decision to block access to crypto trading like Binance, Kraken and Coinbase will not “help Nigeria build the much-needed trust and confidence in the financial system.” The advocacy group also said the Nigerian...
Binance Will Discontinue Its Nigerian Naira Services After Government Scrutiny
5.3.2024
Two Binance executives were recently detained in the country, and the exchange’s CEO Richard Teng, has been summoned to appear before a committee
Crypto “Best Hedge” Against Inflation: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at ETHDenver
4.3.2024
US Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that cryptocurrencies reclaim control from both the government and monopolistic institutions, offering a myriad of freedoms to individuals.
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Binance Claims Ignorance of $10 Billion Fine Imposed by Nigerian Government
4.3.2024
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has denied allegations made by a Nigerian government official that it is facing a $10 billion fine. While Binance maintains its commitment to fostering a positive relationship with the Nigerian government, it firmly states that it will not succumb...
The Nigerian Government and Binance: The Way Forward — CMO of Flincap
3.3.2024
The promise of the blockchain and cryptocurrency still remains strong. Globally, there continues to be growing interest in the blockchain and peer-to-peer exchanges. We are seeing the institutional adoption of crypto and a rise in interest in retail adoption, too. We have seen the example in...
Report: Nigerian Government Imposes $10 Billion Fine on Binance
2.3.2024
The Nigerian government has reportedly slapped the cryptocurrency exchange Binance with a $10 billion fine. According to a Nigerian government official, Binance is being punished for causing the local currency’s recent plunge against major currencies. Binance’s Alleged Influence on...
Nigeria Government Demands $10B From Crypto Exchange Binance: BBC
1.3.2024
The exchange allegedly enabled funds to leave Nigeria while the country is trying to restrict capital outflows
Nigerian Authorities Slap Binance with $10 Billion Fine Amid Crypto Crackdown
1.3.2024
The Nigerian government has imposed a staggering $10 billion fine on Binance as part of a crackdown on the platform in an effort to stabilize the nation's local currency.
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Edward Snowden Predicts Government Bitcoin Buys, US Transfers 15,085 Bitcoin Following Price Surge
29.2.2024
Edward Snowden predicts government bitcoin buys, while $922 million worth of Bitcoin has been moved from wallets linked to the US government.
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US Government Wallets Transfer Nearly $1B in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hack
29.2.2024
The US government seems to have transferred close to $1b in Bitcoin late Wednesday from two wallets linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, data from Arkham Intelligence showed.
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U.S. Government Crypto Wallets Transfer Nearly $1B of Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker
28.2.2024
Wallets containing bitcoin seized by the U.S. government in the notorious Bitfinex hack – later leading to guilty pleas for Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan – have suddenly become active
Republican Senators Propose Legislation to Prohibit CBDC: The Hill
27.2.2024
U.S. GOP legislators have proposed a bill to ban Federal Reserve-backed central bank digital currencies, citing concerns over privacy and government access to citizens’ spending data.
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Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Metaverse Initiative to Celebrate Cultural Heritage
26.2.2024
The Saudi Arabian government has launched a metaverse to display the country’s cultural heritage which includes history, arts, and crafts.
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Nigeria’s Crypto Community Criticizes Government Stance on Exchanges
23.2.2024
Nigeria’s crypto community has slammed the recent anti-industry stance of a government that previously lifted the ban on crypto trading.
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Riot and Texas Blockchain Council Challenge US Government’s Bitcoin Mining Data Request in Court
23.2.2024
The publicly listed mining firm Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council have initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal entities, aiming to obstruct what they deem an unauthorized data collection effort targeting the bitcoin mining industry....
Max Keiser Warns of Government Seizing Bitcoin in ETFs — Predicts 1987-Style Crash as BTC Rises to $500K
23.2.2024
Bitcoin proponent Max Keiser has warned of potential government seizure of bitcoin held in spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He additionally issued a stark warning about a looming 1987-style crash, while simultaneously predicting that the bitcoin’s price will surge past $500,000....