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Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
16.8.2024
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s time to put...
US gov’t $590M Silk Road Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase unlikely to be sold: Analyst
15.8.2024
The government could also be looking to custody or trade the Bitcoin, based on a recent partnership with Coinbase Prime
Nigerian crypto wallets tied to protests evade government freeze efforts
15.8.2024
The discrepancies between the government’s claims and the blockchain data highlight a tense dynamic between digital finance and state authorities
Exclusive: Fireblocks granted New York charter for crypto custody
14.8.2024
The charter allows Fireblocks to offer cold-storage custody to US clients
Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime
14.8.2024
A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known...
BREAKING: US government moves 10,000 Bitcoin
14.8.2024
The United States government is currently the largest geopolitical holder of Bitcoin, with 203,000 BTC under the control of the US
Crypto could get boost from younger, tech-savvy Harris administration
14.8.2024
A Harris administration could be younger and more pragmatic and bring “a fresh perspective toward crypto,” some believe
Elon Musk Offers to Assist Donald Trump Boost Government Efficiency
14.8.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has offered to assist former U.S. President Donald Trump in managing government spending if Trump is re-elected, proposing the creation of a government efficiency commission. Trump endorsed the idea, praising Musk as “the greatest cutter” and suggesting...
Grayscale launches investment fund for MakerDAO token
13.8.2024
Grayscale also launched funds for protocols Bittensor and Sui in August
Venezuela Government Blocks Binance and X Access
12.8.2024
According to local reports, the Venezuelan government has blocked access to Binance, X (formerly Twitter), and other online…
Venezuelan Government Blocks Binance, Cutting P2P Market Access for Thousands
11.8.2024
CANTV, a Venezuelan state-owned ISP, has reportedly started blocking traffic to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The company, which controls a significant portion of the Venezuelan broadband market, has left thousands of Venezuelans without access to their savings...
Elon Musk: How Government Overspending and Excessive Regulation Fuel Inflation
11.8.2024
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Spacex, has expressed his view that inflation is primarily driven by government overspending, which he emphasized as “the vast majority of the problem.” He also noted that excessive regulation worsens the situation, underscoring that the issue stems from...
Economist Art Laffer Slams US Economic Policies, Warns of Dollar’s Decline as Global Reserve Currency
10.8.2024
Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency....
Milei’s Government Creates ‘Minority Report’ AI Unit to Predict Crimes in Argentina
10.8.2024
The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention...
IRS updates draft of crypto reporting form for US taxpayers
9.8.2024
The latest draft form eliminated asking US taxpayers the time of day a crypto transaction occurred and identifying the “broker type.”
Regulators postpone listing decision for Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF
9.8.2024
If approved, the ETF would be the first US fund to hold a diversified portfolio of spot cryptocurrencies
Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services
9.8.2024
Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more
Nigerian activist battles for Bitcoin rights in major legal challenge
9.8.2024
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria
Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money fund launches on Arbitrum
8.8.2024
It’s a stamp of approval for the layer-2 from United States regulators
Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money fund launches on Arbitrum
8.8.2024
It’s a stamp of approval for the layer 2 from United States regulators