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Judge approves taps on SBF’s parents’ phones to meet bail conditions
25.4.2023
Surveillance software installed on Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents’ phones will track every minute of their activity across browsers, messaging and calls
Draft bill suggests separating legislation on payment stablecoins and digital asset markets
24.4.2023
The draft bill no longer included aspects of an earlier version that included legislation of custodial service providers and algorithmic stablecoins, as well as a CBDC study
Gemini to launch derivatives platform outside the United States
22.4.2023
The platform's first derivatives contract will be a BTC perpetual contract denominated in Gemini dollars (GUSD), followed by an ETH/GUSD perpetual contract
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says US Government Will Take ‘Any Steps Necessary’ to Preserve Its Financial Dominance
22.4.2023
According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the United States government is prepared to take the steps necessary to ensure its financial system remains the world’s strongest and safest. Yellen said that the U.S. government will not hesitate to punish Chinese companies that violate...
Do Kwon lawyers reportedly dismiss SEC's securities fraud allegation
22.4.2023
Kwon's lawyers claimed that the SEC failed to prove the alleged defrauding of US investors in connection with Terra’s $40 billion collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and Luna (LUNA)
Global Reserves Held in US Dollars Fell to Less Than 50% — Official States It Has Become a ‘Toxic’ Currency
22.4.2023
The percentage of reserves held in U.S. dollars by central banks has fallen to less than half of the global total of reserves, according to a note from Eurizon SLJ Asset Management. The note states that the recent sanctions enacted by the U.S. against the Bank of Russia have eroded trust in...
Lack of regulatory clarity on payment solutions could undermine US sanctions, says expert
21.4.2023
Anja Manuel said U.S. sanctions generally work with “responsible” blockchain firms but not when there are fintech solutions available to individuals looking to circumvent them
Bank of Russia Has Stockpiled Reserve Comprised of Non-US Sanctioned Assets, Governor States
21.4.2023
Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, has affirmed the bank has stockpiled reserves in assets that are not susceptible to being affected by U.S. sanctions. The official clarified that Russia has built a “safety cushion” in these assets while it continues working on creating...
Report: Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Charged by Montenegro Prosecutors
21.4.2023
Nearly a month after Do Kwon’s arrest by Montenegro law enforcement, local prosecutors have now indicted the co-founder and CEO of Terraform Labs. The decision to indict Kwon is likely to delay attempts to extradite him to South Korea and the United States where he faces several charges....
Arkansas Makes Gold, Silver Legal Tender; 23 States Involved in Similar Legislation to Establish US Dollar Alternatives
21.4.2023
A bill signed into law on April 11 has made gold and silver legal tender in the U.S. state of Arkansas, allowing citizens to use gold and silver coins to pay debts. The bill also clarifies that gold and silver “specie” (coins) will not be considered property for tax purposes,...
Dollar Dominance Fading Amid Growing China Trade, Russia Sanctions Risks, Ray Dalio Says
21.4.2023
Fewer nations are willing to hold the U.S. dollar as America’s share in the global economy becomes smaller while China’s role in international trade expands, billionaire Ray Dalio noted. The founder of the world’s largest hedge fund also said that Western sanctions on Russia have highlighted...
Lack of stablecoin regulation could push issuers out of US: Austin Campbell
19.4.2023
Lawmakers didn't reach a consensus between political parties on a stablecoin bill, as one witness warned this lack of regulatory clarify could drive certain projects abroad
Gold Slides on Higher US Treasury Yields, Dollar
19.4.2023
Prices of gold, and other precious metals, fell on Wednesday due to stronger U.S. yields and national currency. The decline comes on the backdrop of expectations of new interest rate increases next month amid persistent inflation in the United States and elsewhere. Gold and Silver Slip as Investors...
US House committee chair repeatedly presses SEC chair: 'Is Ether a commodity or a security?'
18.4.2023
Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler has said the SEC considers Bitcoin a commodity, but refused to pin down Ether at an oversight hearing
Bitcoin mining and increasing energy bills — Sen. Warren vs Crypto Twitter
18.4.2023
“I’ve been ringing the alarm about the risks that Bitcoin poses to our power grids and climate," said Sen. Warren, while agreeing to a New York Times article on the matter
‘Biggest mistake’ is not using tax loss harvesting: Koinly head of tax
18.4.2023
Failing to utilize tax loss harvesting is one of the biggest mistakes people can make on their tax returns, according to the head of tax at Koinly
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce States Proposed Amendments to Definition of ‘Exchange’ Render Innovation ‘Kaput’
18.4.2023
Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued her opinion on the recent attempts of the institution to change the definition of “exchange” under the Exchange Act Rule. According to Peirce, the institution is now expanding its reach...
Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations
17.4.2023
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations...
Blockchain platform for trading securities OTC moves forward with SEC approval
17.4.2023
Upon approval, both the SEC and the FINRA will become Certificate Holders in the private blockchain, allowing regulators to view transactions and access the network governance
US crypto exchange Bittrex faces potential action from SEC: Report
17.4.2023
Bittrex already started winding down operations by the time it received a notice on potential action from the SEC, the general counsel said