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11.08 / 13:55

regulation Elections 2024 2024 ELECTION US regulators US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election

The United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted unanimously on Aug.10 to advance a petition that would potentially regulate deep fakes in political ads generated by artificial intelligence (AI).

11.08 / 09:29

Law regulation California commission outlines campaign disclosure requirements for crypto

The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has updated its campaign disclosure manuals, with revisions including detailed rules for cryptocurrency contributions declarations.

11.08 / 01:01

Adoption white house Military generative AI Pentagon forms ‘Task Force Lima’ to map generative AI for US defense

The United States Pentagon has launched a new task force to look into how generative artificial intelligence can be used for the nation’s defense.

10.08 / 22:03

regulation SEC Bittrex settlement SEC announces $24M settlement for case against Bittrex and its former CEO

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an agreement with crypto trading platform Bittrex and co-founder and former CEO William Shihara for operating an unregistered exchange.

10.08 / 16:19

Law regulation crimes Celsius bail Alex Mashinsky faces electronic monitoring while on bail, judge signs off on protective order

A federal judge has approved a joint request from lawyers for Alex Mashinsky and the United States Department of Justice modifying the former Celsius CEO’s bail conditions to include electronic monitoring.

10.08 / 16:19

business Stablecoin regulation economy Reserve Stablecoins could be key to upholding US dollar’s global reserve status: WSJ op-ed

Stablecoins are at the heart of a dollar-based revolution and could be a pivotal factor in keeping the U.S. dollar the dominant global currency, according to an Aug. 9 opinion piece published in The Wall Street Journal.

10.08 / 14:35

Technology regulation U.S. US and China AI-tech standoff shows signs of spreading to other countries

The emergence of high-level artificial intelligence (AI) technology has caused the United States and China to safeguard their resources in a race to develop the most powerful systems.

10.08 / 12:17

business Blockchain Banks banking Bitcoin Holdings Crypto Holdings US bank reveals $170M in crypto holdings: Q2 earnings report

San Fransico-based Sofi Bank revealed it holds $170 million in crypto on its balance sheet in the Q2 earning report. The United States bank that serves over 6 million customers has seen a significant increase in its crypto holdings compared to the last quarter.

10.08 / 04:15

business NFT Payments Apple Court Apple’s 30% tax rules will stay for now, crypto and NFTs may have to wait

Crypto app developers hoping for a loosening of Apple's App Store rules will have to wait longer after a United States Supreme Court held off on granting a request to let apps direct users to payments outside of Apple’s ecosystem.

09.08 / 19:47

Government Stablecoin regulation PayPal us house services committee Financial US House Financial Services Committee leadership takes opposing sides on the PayPal stablecoin

PayPal’s launch of a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin has prompted questions from Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee, while Republican leadership said the coin showed the potential of regulatory clarity.

09.08 / 17:11

NFT regulation Television patents Frontier Star Trek trademarks for NFTs: The final frontier

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has accepted CBS Studios’ application for the Star Trek name to be used in nonfungible tokens and crypto collectibles connected to its Continuum series.

09.08 / 14:35

Binance Department Of Justice Analysis Opinion Bitcoin AIM Department What will Bitcoin do if the Justice Department takes aim at Binance?

In early August, sources leaked word that officials with the United State Department of Justice were considering fraud charges aimed at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. However, they indicated, officials are worried that it could cause a run on the market akin to the November 2022 collapse of FTX.

09.08 / 01:03

business Stablecoin Adoption regulation Banks Federal Reserve US Fed steps up oversight of banks' involvement with crypto firms

The United States Federal Reserve is broadening the scope of its supervision program which oversees U.S. banks that engage with the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

08.08 / 20:17

Law regulation crimes FTX Deal Former FTX exec Ryan Salame and US prosecutors are discussing a plea deal: Report

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, is reportedly discussing a guilty plea with authorities in the United States.

08.08 / 18:53

regulation crimes FTX Court Fried Sam Prosecutors will still consider Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged campaign finance scheme at trial

The United States Attorneys’ offices has announced another superseding indictment against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) which will include considering an allegedly illegal campaign finance scheme.

07.08 / 20:37

business ETF Investments SEC Ark Spot Crypto ETFs crypto ETFs Cathie Wood predicts SEC simultaneously allowing multiple spot crypto ETFs: Report

ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood has reportedly suggested that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, at the same time.

07.08 / 06:05

Law CoinGecko regulation Altcoin SEC index CoinGecko now has an index for crypto tokens alleged as securities

CoinGecko launched a new index tracking the biggest crypto tokens viewed as likely securities by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

04.08 / 22:15

business Bitcoin Regulation NOT Coinbase CEO says leaving US 'not even in the realm of possibility right now': Report

Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer at Coinbase, has reportedly waffled about whether the cryptocurrency exchange plans to leave the United States amid regulatory uncertainty.

04.08 / 22:15

Government CBDC Adoption Elections NOT CBDC supporter likely in White House next term, crypto divide not red v. blue: Grayscale

The next president of the United States is likely to be in favor of central bank digital currency (CBDC), crypto asset manager Grayscale observed in a post on its website, as the current frontrunners in both political parties have expressed their support for it. Neither seems to like Bitcoin.

04.08 / 19:11

Government Law regulation Money laundering lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers urge White House to address North Korea's use of digital assets: Report

Three members of the United States Senate have reportedly sent a letter to the White House and Treasury Department in an effort to crack down on North Korea using cryptocurrency to fund its nuclear program and evade sanctions.

04.08 / 17:05

Government Adoption Europe Bitcoin Germany is dragging Europe’s economy down — and that’s great for crypto

In the latest episode of Macro Markets, Cointelegraph analyst Marcel Pechman discusses the recession in Germany, Europe’s largest economy. According to a recent headline in The Wall Street Journal, “Germany is dragging down Europe’s economy.“ The article explains how the country heavily depends on manufacturing, which has been hurt as foreign governments rush to protect domestic industries.

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