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19.09 / 20:03

regulation Bitcoin Regulation Chamber of Digital Commerce Power network Chamber of Digital Commerce launches Digital Power Network miners’ coalition

Cryptocurrency miners have a new voice in Washington with the launch of the Digital Power Network (DPN), a new coalition affiliated with the Chamber of Digital Commerce. The network is off to a promising start, with many of the United States’ biggest miners on board.

19.09 / 19:03

regulation FTX Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried's father dragged his mother into an FTX US salary dispute

Joseph Bankman, the father of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), complained to his son about the salary he was receiving during his employment at FTX US, turning the issue into a family matter.

19.09 / 19:03

Government Law Binance SEC Court Bitcoin interest rate hikes Interest rate hikes may pause very soon — Here’s why

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, analyst Marcel Pechman discusses Bitcoin’s (BTC) strength ahead of the United States Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, with investors betting on an interest rate freeze.

19.09 / 16:43

Law regulation crimes FTX Court Fried Sam Judges weigh early release for Sam Bankman-Fried as lawyers push First Amendment issues: Report

A three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has reportedly taken arguments from lawyers representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) under advisement in considering releasing him from jail prior to his October trial.

19.09 / 00:47

business Law Binance regulation SEC Court SEC sees temporary setback in request to access Binance.US software

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has failed to win immediate access to Binance.US's software in a Sept. 18 hearing, with the judge saying he isn't “inclined to allow the inspection at this time.”

18.09 / 19:59

regulation Elections 2024 Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections

Tom Emmer, majority whip of the United States House of Representatives and crypto proponent, says that digital assets have become a “sleeper issue” in U.S. politics, both at the state and federal levels.

18.09 / 17:41

regulation BItlicense NYDFS guidance regulatory NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance

The New York State Department of Financial Services, or NYDFS, has called on the public to provide feedback to a proposal aiming to strengthen regulatory requirements for crypto firms operating in the state.

18.09 / 13:05

business Technology Adoption Bitmain Bitcoin Costs Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs

During the 2021 bull market, many large mining companies took on massive loans to buy equipment and the proper infrastructure required to mine cryptocurrency. Yet the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and Celsius left many of these companies filing for bankruptcy.

17.09 / 16:59

CBDC regulation Digital Dollar lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar

The United States House Financial Services Committee is moving forward with legislation aimed at preventing the issuance of a central bank digital currency.

17.09 / 06:43

Law regulation FTX YouTube Bankruptcy stars settlement NRL and Youtube stars reach settlement in FTX class-action lawsuit: Report

NRL quarterback Trevor Lawrence and YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash have reportedly settled a lawsuit over alleged inadequate compensation disclosure in their promotions for the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

17.09 / 02:51

business FTX Bankruptcy security measures Portal Cyber FTX bolsters claims portal security measures following cyber breach

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has restored its customer claims portal, which was previously shut down due to a cyber attack. Claimants can now continue to submit asset claims they held on the exchange prior to it becoming insolvent.

15.09 / 19:19

Government Analysis economy inflation Retirement Bitcoin Us government shutdown What a US government shutdown would do to Bitcoin

On the latest episode of Macro Markets, analyst Marcel Pechman examines the current state of the American economy. He references a headline from Barron’s that highlights the disparity between people’s perception of the economy and the objective data.

15.09 / 18:03

business Investments Bitcoin BitGo, Swan unveil plans for Bitcoin-only trust company

The United States may soon have a Bitcoin-only trust company, according to plans disclosed by BitGo and Swan Bitcoin on Sep. 15. The joint venture is pending regulatory approval, the companies said in a statement.

15.09 / 08:55

Blockchain Binance regulation SEC security Binance Coin NOT Binance.US not cooperating with investigation, US SEC says in filing

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Binance.US of non-cooperation in the ongoing investigation against the crypto exchange, according to a court filing dated Sept. 14.

15.09 / 07:47

Adoption regulation ATM Top crypto Hong Kong retains top crypto-ready position for two consecutive years

Hong Kong was crowned the best-prepared jurisdiction for widespread cryptocurrency adoption in 2023, retaining its crypto-readiness prowess for the second year in a row.

14.09 / 20:51

Analysis Bitcoin Bitcoin Price analyst Bitcoin’s cycles are changing — Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts explains how and why

In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s Market Talks, host Ray Salmond speaks with Jamie Coutts, a chartered market technician and crypto market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.

14.09 / 19:31

Law regulation crimes Celsius Former Celsius exec pleads guilty to criminal charges

Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former chief revenue officer of cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius, has reportedly pleaded guilty to charges related to fraud and price manipulation.

14.09 / 19:07

business lending Digital Currency Group Bankruptcy services Genesis announces winding down of crypto trading services

Crypto lending firm Genesis, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), will stop offering spot and derivatives trading for crypto assets through its British Virgin Islands unit.

14.09 / 18:27

CBDC regulation Congress Financial Services services Financial House Financial Services Comm. witnesses air multiple anti-CBDC arguments

A chorus of disapproval rang out from the halls of the United States Congress on Sept. 14 as the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee digital assets subcommittee held a hearing on the “digital dollar dilemma.” Five expert witnesses were scheduled to testify at the hearing, and all of them argued against creating a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), otherwise known as a digital dollar.

14.09 / 18:09

business regulation Enterprise Taxes acquires Bitwave acquires crypto accounting platform Gilded

Crypto winter keeps sparking consolidation among crypto firms. The latest deal in the industry is the acquisition of payments and accounting platform Gilded by one of its competitors, Bitwave.

14.09 / 15:45

Government Law Adoption us government Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?

In July, the American state of Wyoming shared an open job position for the head of its Stable Token Commission.

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