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27.09 / 09:15

Ethereum Binance regulation coinbase censorship OFAC compliance Ethereum OFAC compliance dips to 45% post-Merge upgrade

The historic Merge upgrade from Sept. 2022 — which marked Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) — resulted in the overall decline in compliance with standards laid down by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

27.09 / 06:21

Trading Altcoin Bitcoin Bitcoiner who tried to trade his way to Alaska has failed, 900 miles from finish

A Bitcoin proponent’s recent attempt to crypto trade his way from New York to Alaska has come to a sudden and bitter end — some 900 miles from his final destination.

26.09 / 20:37

Government ETF regulation Investments SEC bitcoin etfs US lawmakers spot bitcoin ETFs US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs 'immediately'

Four members of the United States Congress are requesting Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler “immediately” approve the listing of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds, or ETFs.

26.09 / 19:57

Government Ripple regulation policies Former White House official will lead Ripple's policy and government arm

Lauren Belive, a former official with the White House’s Office of Legislative Affairs and policy director with the United States House Committee on Rules, has joined crypto firm Ripple as its head of U.S. public policy and government.

26.09 / 17:45

Stablecoin regulation Federal Reserve Terra Luna Reserve Financial US Federal Reserve Banks say stablecoins could ‘become a source of financial instability’

The Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York published a staff report on Sep. 26 comparing stablecoins, such as USDT and USDC, to money market funds. Key findings in the report include the observation that stablecoins and money market funds follow similar patterns during runs and that stablecoins could inject instability into the broader financial system.

26.09 / 16:43

regulation Drugs crimes sanctions US Treasury sanctions Ethereum wallet tied to cartel over ‘illicit fentanyl trafficking’

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury has added a crypto wallet allegedly connected to a major international crime syndicate to its list of Specially Designated Nationals.

26.09 / 09:43

Blockchain Digital Progressive Bill crypto regulation Us government shutdown Is Another US Government Shutdown on The Horizon?

Over the next week, the United States government faces the possibility of a shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy grapples with internal political pressures regarding spending plans.

25.09 / 21:57

Government regulation legislation Crypto bills could be delayed as many prepare for US gov't shutdown

The United States government could be shut down in the next 7 days with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy facing political pressure from members of his own party on how to handle spending plans — a decision that could adversely affect how lawmakers move forward with crypto bills awaiting a vote.

25.09 / 21:39

Blockchain NASA NASA plans to prove its next Moon landing is real using blockchain

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its partners Lonestar, a computing startup based in Florida, and the Isle of Man will send a payload to the Moon containing “data cubes” in February 2024. The data secured in these cubes will be verified back on Earth using blockchain technology.

25.09 / 12:29

business Technology regulation us government us sanctions China to build giant AI chip factory to bypass US sanctions: Report

China seeks to build artificial intelligence (AI) chip factories for creating particle accelerators to help bypass sanctions affecting the local industry, according to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

25.09 / 08:32

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price week US gov’t shutdown looms — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) starts the last week of September with a retest of $26,000 as a stubborn range persists.

24.09 / 06:43

Stablecoin Adoption Voting LUNC Terra Terra Classic community elects to cease USTC minting

The Terra Classic community has voted in favor of ceasing all minting and reminting activities related to TerraClassic USD (USTC), with the objective of reestablishing a stable peg between USTC and the U.S. dollar.

24.09 / 04:31

Law regulation Fraud FTX Court Bankruptcy FTX's former external legal team disputes involvement in fraud allegations

A law firm that previously provided services to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has refuted a class-action lawsuit brought against them claiming that it assisted in the exchange's alleged fraud.

22.09 / 22:17

Law regulation SEC security US regulators How are crypto firms responding to US regulators' enforcement actions?

United States regulators including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have ongoing civil cases against major cryptocurrency firms including Binance, Coinbase, and Ripple, but not every company has been subject to the same treatment.

22.09 / 14:21

business Adoption Investments Europe cryptocurrency investment Index Funds Crypto investment firm CoinShares opens hedge fund division for US investors

Major European cryptocurrency asset manager CoinShares is launching a hedge fund division in the United States despite the country’s tough crypto regulation climate.

22.09 / 11:39

Adoption regulation Europe European Union global crypto community EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation

The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) highlighted the need for tighter oversight from non-European Union regulators to ensure greater stability and development in the global cryptocurrency market.

22.09 / 01:15

business Law Binance regulation Court Binance and CEO Chanpgeng Zhao asks court to dismiss SEC suit

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao have filed a petition requesting that the lawsuit made against him and his cryptocurrency exchange by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) be dismissed.

21.09 / 15:03

Government Law Adoption regulation SEC Federal Reserve Redefining Money: America’s digital currency dilemma

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the United States House Financial Services Committee marked up two bills to curb the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). One of the bills would stop the Federal Reserve from running any test programs on CBDCs without congressional approval, while the other would stop federal banks from using CBDCs for some services and products.

21.09 / 09:03

business Payments Fiat Money Bitcoin Crypto payment firm Alchemy Pay wins money transmitter license in US

Cryptocurrency payment gateway Alchemy Pay is expanding its global presence after securing a major payment license in the United States.

20.09 / 20:23

CBDC regulation legislation US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’

Debate in the United States House Financial Services Committee during the markup of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act on Sept. 20 occasionally wandered beyond strictly financial and technical issues. Star Wars and anarchists were mentioned in the discussion at various points, as were crypto bros.

20.09 / 08:03

Adoption regulation Donations bills 2024 Kansas adjourns crypto bill targeting political donations to January 2024

A Kansas bill that aimed to limit and prohibit cryptocurrency donations in political campaigns has been adjourned to January 2024.

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