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Alameda Research to sell interest in Sequoia Capital for $45M to Abu Dhabi
9.3.2023
The investment branch of FTX, Alameda Research, reached an agreement to sell its interest in Sequoia Capital for $45 million in cash to the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund
Crypto bill draft will be released in April, says Senator Gillibrand
8.3.2023
The Lummis-Gillibrand bill is expected to offer regulatory clarity for many crypto projects and determine whether they fall under the purview of the SEC or CFTC
CFTC continues to explore digital asset policy considerations in MRAC meeting
8.3.2023
Commissioner Kristin Johnson said in prepared remarks that the U.S. digital economy was "witnessing the deployment of Web 3.0"
US lawmakers planning to reintroduce bill aimed at fixing crypto reporting requirements: Report
7.3.2023
Representatives Patrick McHenry and Ritchie Torres reportedly plan to reintroduce the Keep Innovation in America Act to address reporting requirements in the infrastructure law
DAO gets legal recognition in the US as the Utah DAO Act passes
7.3.2023
Utah State Legislature passes Utah DAO Act, as Act HB357 grants the DAO a form of legal recognition that’s specific to DAOs
TeraWulf goes nuclear: 8,000 rigs spool up in Nautilus mining facility
7.3.2023
Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf has fired up a new “behind the meter” mining facility powered by 100% nuclear power in Pennsylvania
US trustee appeals FTX bankruptcy judge's ruling to deny appointment of independent examiner
6.3.2023
The legal team for U.S. Trustee Andrew Vara petitioned to have the U.S. District Court consider an appeal for a ruling on an independent examiner in FTX's bankruptcy case
Terawulf Energizes First Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility in the US, Plans to Expand Operations
6.3.2023
Terawulf, a bitcoin mining operation, has announced that it has energized the first nuclear-powered bitcoin mining facility in the United States at the company’s Nautilus Facility in Pennsylvania. According to the company, approximately 1 exahash per second (EH/s) or close to 8,000...
SEC continues streak of enforcement actions, targets BKCoin for alleged $100M fraud
6.3.2023
The financial regulator’s complaint alleged that BKCoin raised roughly $100 million from investors to invest in crypto, but diverted some of the funds for personal use
Binance tried to hire Gary Gensler in 2018 for closer ties with U.S. regulators: Report
5.3.2023
The SEC chairman was approached by Binance in 2018 and 2019, while teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
'Sorry for spreading a rumor', says podcaster on Lido's FUD
5.3.2023
David Hoffman apologized for spreading rumors about what he called a "Wells Notice Carpet Bombing" targeting crypto firms
CZ denounces false rumor 'widely' spread on China's WeChat
5.3.2023
A Metamask security analyst stated this event was the “2023 adaptation of attempted market manipulation.”
Bybit halts USD bank transfers citing partner outages
4.3.2023
Dubai-based Bybit is the latest crypto exchange to suspend USD wire transfers claiming partner disruptions
Latam Countries Prepare Regional Agreement to Counter Rampant Inflation
4.3.2023
A group of countries in Latam is preparing a regional agreement to address inflation, a problem common to most nations in the region. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by Mexican president Andres Lopez Obrador, would allow the exchange of products with high prices between the states...
Solana faces 'lack of appetite' from US regulators, says Austin Federa
3.3.2023
The Solana Foundation's head of strategy said he had heard from projects facing “pretty draconian” rules in the European Union related to liability of illicit crypto transactions
Keep Crypto in America
2.3.2023
If the SEC is serious about U.S. investor protection, it should want crypto to stay in the U.S., says CoinDesk's Emily Parker
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Edges Lower, as US Manufacturing Sector Contracts
2.3.2023
Bitcoin fell into the red on March 2, as markets reacted to further negative data from the United States. The nation’s manufacturing sector contracted for a fourth straight month in February, which comes as consumer confidence also fell last month. Ethereum was also lower, retreating from...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Rebounds, Following Decline in US Consumer Confidence
1.3.2023
Bitcoin rebounded on March 1, as markets reacted to the latest consumer confidence report from the United States. Confidence slipped last month, which appears to be a sign that higher rates are starting to take effect. Ethereum also moved higher on Wednesday, as prices moved above $1.650. Bitcoin...
United States CBDC would ‘crowd out’ crypto ecosystem: Ex-Biden advisor
1.3.2023
Daleep Singh argues that crowding out cryptocurrencies by establishing a CBDC in the United States would protect the country's national interests
Trezor Takes Control of Chip Production for Enhanced Security and Faster Production Time
27.2.2023
Trezor, the manufacturer of crypto hardware wallets, has announced that it will take control of its wallet chip production process by producing its own silicon chips. The company states that the newly designed “chip wrapper” will enhance device security and considerably shorten lead...