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The aftermath of LBRY: Consequences of crypto’s ongoing regulatory process
15.1.2023
What could the case of LBRY mean for future token projects in the United States?
Treasury Secretary Yellen Urges Swift Action to Increase Spending Limit, Avert Default on US Obligations
14.1.2023
Janet Yellen, the U.S. secretary of the Treasury, sent a letter to Congress on Friday urging lawmakers to increase the spending limit. Yellen stressed that the country would reach its statutory debt limit on Jan. 19, 2023. She warned that “failure to meet the government’s obligations...
Crypto lender Nexo wants to sue Bulgaria after office raids
13.1.2023
Nexo platform has reportedly experienced massive outflows amid the news on office raids and an ongoing investigation against the firm
US House Republicans plan to establish crypto-focused subcommittee: Report
12.1.2023
Representatives French Hill and Warren Davidson will reportedly be the chair and vice chair of the subcommittee, respectively, focused on issues related to crypto
Crypto Community unimpressed by SBF’s lengthy substack letter
12.1.2023
In the letter, SBF denied stealing funds and stashing billions of dollars away
Congress may be ‘ungovernable,’ but US could see crypto legislation in 2023
12.1.2023
Bipartisan support for cryptocurrencies exists on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers, but extreme elements could still thwart legislation
UK Treasury Considers Digital Pound, Maintains Crypto Hub Objective
12.1.2023
The U.K. is mulling over launching a digital pound as it remains committed to becoming a cryptocurrency hub, a government representative has indicated. British authorities should also regulate payments with stablecoins, according to the official. United Kingdom Prepares to Begin Consultation...
Brazilian Cryptocurrency Law Likely to Be Reviewed by Lula’s Government
12.1.2023
The recently approved Brazilian cryptocurrency law will likely be reviewed and revised by the newly inaugurated government of Luis Inacio “Lula” Da Silva. According to statements made by the former rapporteur of the law, Expedito Netto, the new government will likely review the law...
Ava Labs Partners With Amazon Web Services to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption, AVAX Jumps 16%
11.1.2023
Ava Labs, the team behind the layer one (L1) smart contract platform network Avalanche, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to an announcement made on Jan. 11, 2023. Founder and CEO of Ava Labs, Emin Gün Sirer, said the collaboration was a “big deal” and,...
Amazon Web Services Taps Avalanche to Scale Enterprise and Government Solutions
11.1.2023
Ava Labs is the first blockchain to partner with Amazon’s cloud computing platform
Brazilians Turn to Stablecoins as Alternative to US Dollar for Hedge Against Volatility
11.1.2023
Brazilians are turning to stablecoins as a way of shielding themselves from the volatility of economic circumstances. This is happening now in the wake of the inauguration of the new government of Luis Inacio “Lula” Da Silva. According to statements coming from exchange executives...
Proposed bill in Argentina to encourage citizens to reveal crypto holdings
11.1.2023
Argentines could soon be motivated with tax incentives to declare their crypto holdings as the government aims to tackle money laundering with a proposed bill
US Arrests ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFT Creator in $3M ‘Rug Pull’ Scheme to Defraud Crypto Investors
11.1.2023
The U.S. government has arrested and charged the creator of “Mutant Ape Planet” non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for allegedly defrauding crypto investors. “The purchasers were ‘rug pulled,'” the Department of Justice (DOJ) described, adding that millions of dollars...
Ex-Coinbase manager's brother sentenced to 10 months in insider trading case
10.1.2023
This is believed to be the first insider trading case involving cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Reaffirms Commitment to Become Regional Crypto Hub
10.1.2023
Hong Kong has reaffirmed its commitment to become a regional crypto hub in following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “As certain crypto exchanges collapsed one after another, Hong Kong became a quality standing point for digital asset corporates,” said a top government...
Hong Kong wants to become crypto hub despite industry crisis
9.1.2023
Hong Kong is doing its best to provide an appropriate amount of supervision to the crypto market in order to release the potential of technologies like Web3
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Bitcoin ‘Seized’ by US Government
9.1.2023
An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to stealing over 712 bitcoin that was “seized” by the U.S. government in another criminal case. He has agreed to forfeit some bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin as part of his plea. “Due to the increase in market prices, the total value of these...
Report: Nigeria to Stop Cash Withdrawals From Government Accounts
9.1.2023
From the start of March, Nigerian public officials will be barred from withdrawing cash from government bank accounts, the head of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly said. Public officials that want to be exempted from this new regulation will have to obtain a waiver from...
Bitcoin, Sango Coin and the Central African Republic
8.1.2023
The Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin and swiftly created its own token, Sango Coin. But where did Sango Coin come from, and why is it necessary?
Mexican CBDC Unlikely to Be Ready by 2024
8.1.2023
The Mexican central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital peso, is unlikely to be ready by 2024, as was announced back in 2021 by the Mexican government. In a statement, representatives from Banxico, the central bank of Mexico, stated the development of the currency was still in its initial...