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Bitcoin well positioned to help governments create cheaper CBDCs: Deloitte
15.3.2022
Deloitte analysis shows how Bitcoin can help traditional fiat currency improve drastically in terms of speed, security, efficiency, cross-border payments
‘Ecstasy Kingpin’ From Brockton Forfeits $2.3M in Bitcoin to Massachusetts Law Enforcement
14.3.2022
A man from Brockton, Massachusetts was sentenced to eight years in prison and forced to forfeit 59 bitcoin worth $2.3 million, after he was caught selling Xanax, ecstasy, and ketamine on the deep web. Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins stressed during the announcement that the government...
Ukrainian government launches crypto donation website with FTX, Kuna and Everstake
14.3.2022
Users have sent more than $48 million USD in crypto to government wallet addresses, roughly 24% of the platform’s $200 million goal
Law Decoded: Joe Biden’s executive order is finally upon us, and it doesn’t look too dreadful, March 7–14.
14.3.2022
The long-anticipated presidential directive drops, EU votes on PoW ban, South Korea gets a pro-crypto president
Ukrainian Government to Launch an NFT Collection as a 'War Museum'
14.3.2022
The Ukrainian deputy minister of digital transformation, Alex Bornyakov, confirmed that the government will be launching a non-fungible token (NFT) collection, as a historical account of the atrocities currently happening in the country, attacked by Russia.
The Guardian has quoted Bornyakov...
Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
12.3.2022
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will stiffen requirements for crypto companies operating under Estonian license. The changes come amid concerns that Russia may use crypto to evade western sanctions and an ongoing audit of the Baltic nation’s...
Canadian Police Seize Bitcoin Worth $28 Million From Former Government Employee in Ransomware Case
12.3.2022
Canada’s police have seized bitcoin worth more than $28 million from a former government employee who has been extradited to the U.S. to “face charges for dozens of ransomware attacks resulting in the payment of tens of millions of dollars in ransoms.” Canadian Authority Seizes...
Valkyrie Investments‘ Leah Wald on Bitcoin ETFs and the future of digital assets
11.3.2022
Valkyrie Investments CEO Leah Wald opens up on the importance of Bitcoin ETFs and why the traditional financial world should pay attention to digital assets moving forward
Is the Ukraine war intensifying regulatory pressure on crypto firms?
11.3.2022
Every day, people are seeing “live” why sanctions matter. “Everyone is starting to rethink the importance of compliance and crypto.”
US Labor Dept warns of crypto risks in retirement plans
11.3.2022
“Significant risks” — Cryptocurrencies have attracted the attention of U.S. legislators looking to decrease the exposure to digital assets in 401(k) retirement accounts
Jamaican central bank to airdrop Jam-Dex CBDC to early adopters
11.3.2022
“Jamaica Digital Exchange” — Jamaica’s soon-to-be-released CBDC — will see citizens with crypto wallets receive a $16 deposit to help spread awareness and usage
Republican lawmakers introduce bill targeting China's CBDC on sanctions, privacy
10.3.2022
"This bill holds China accountable as they introduce their new digital currency,” said Senator Bill Cassidy
Crypto lobbyists up 180% since 2018, with Andrew Yang joining the charge
10.3.2022
A new lobbying group will seek to educate legislators and create pilot programs to convince them of the utility of Web3
Russian Parliament working group: There should be 'mechanisms to control crypto transactions'
10.3.2022
The working group weighed in on the side of the Finance ministry in a call to regulate, not ban crypto
Crypto-related stocks jump in positive reaction to executive order
10.3.2022
Crypto and blockchain-related companies have enjoyed a surge in prices after the market received Joe Biden’s executive order with open arms
Robert Kiyosaki Says ‘We Are in Biggest Bubble in World History’ — Warns Government Will Seize All Cryptocurrencies
10.3.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has made some gloomy predictions about the economy and the future of cryptocurrency. Besides warning that we are in the biggest bubble in world history, Kiyosaki has predicted that the government will seize...
Crypto Industry Welcomes Biden’s Executive Order — Expert Says ‘It’s About as Good as We Could Ask’
10.3.2022
Many people in the crypto industry welcome President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto. A crypto regulatory expert says, “It’s about as good as we could ask.” Another sees the order as the federal government viewing “cryptocurrency as a legitimate, serious...
Regulators and industry leaders react to Biden‘s executive order on crypto
9.3.2022
"The proverbial doors of policymakers are wide open, this is now a national conversation in the U.S.," said Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire
Bored Ape Yacht Club Donates $1 Million in Ethereum to Ukraine Following Community Efforts
9.3.2022
On March 8, the team behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) donated $1 million in ethereum to the Ukraine government’s ether wallet. The BAYC team donated the funds in order to match BAYC community members that raised nearly $1 million in donations to Ukraine as well. BAYC Matches Community...
Technical Analysis: LUNA Hits New High, as Biden Signs Crypto Executive Order
9.3.2022
LUNA hit a new all-time high, as markets reacted to news that U.S. president Joe Biden had signed an executive order on cryptocurrencies. Biden wants his government to examine the “risks and benefits” of crypto, news of which sent the likes of NEAR and ANC almost 20% higher. Terra...