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12.07 / 19:05

Law CFTC regulation crimes CFTC case against Digitex futures exchange and CEO results in $16M court order

A United States federal court has ordered Digitex CEO Adam Todd to pay roughly $16 million in disgorgement and penalties related to a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) case.

12.07 / 17:09

Government Law regulation SEC policies Deal Prometheum Blockchain Association calls for investigation into Prometheum over alleged 'sweetheart' SEC deal

The United States-based crypto advocacy group Blockchain Association has submitted a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Inspector General calling for an investigation into crypto firm Prometheum.

12.07 / 08:23

Government Blockchain Adoption us government GAO US GAO explores blockchain for SBA’s small business programs oversight

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that blockchain technology can help facilitate oversight of various programs run by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

11.07 / 14:05

regulation us government Senate Senators US Senators to have classified AI briefing at the White House

Senators in the United States will be briefed by the White House regarding artificial intelligence (AI) as lawmakers continue to mull over regulations for the technology.

11.07 / 06:57

business Law regulation SEC Court Bittrex SEC is ‘wrongfully attempting’ to police crypto markets — Paradigm counsel

Crypto investment firm Paradigm’s special counsel Rodrigo Seira has slammed the United States securities regulator for “wrongfully” pursuing crypto exchange Bittrex in an attempt to police secondary crypto markets.

10.07 / 21:07

Government regulation Congress Winter Olympics lawmakers CCP US lawmakers Prometheum US lawmakers allege CCP connection in calling for SEC, DOJ investigation of Prometheum

Six members of the United States Congress have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice to investigate Prometheum, claiming the firm has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

09.07 / 18:45

regulation white house Bitcoin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invested up to $250,000 in Bitcoin after Miami's conference

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. owns up to $250,000 in Bitcoin (BTC), in contrast to his previous claim that he was not an investor in the leading cryptocurrency.

09.07 / 02:19

Mining Report Bitcoin Marathon Marathon Digital attributes 21% decline in Bitcoin mined to adverse weather conditions

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital has linked its recent slump in Bitcoin’s mined in June to the weather conditions in Texas and a drop in transaction fees.

08.07 / 16:27

Law regulation SEC coinbase letter Coinbase was aware of securities law violations, the SEC claims in letter

According to a letter sent by the SEC on July 7 to a district judge, Coinbase had knowledge of the probability that federal securities laws would apply to its operations, openly informing its shareholders about the possibility of assets traded on its platform being classified as securities.

07.07 / 00:25

business Government Law SEC Kraken FBI FBI searched Kraken co-founder's home in March: Report

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reportedly searched the home of Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell in March as part of an investigation into claims he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit arts group.

06.07 / 02:41

Adoption Military testing US Pentagon is testing whether AI can plan response to an all-out war

The United States military has begun tests to see if generative AI can assist when planning responses to potential global conflicts or taking on more mundane tasks like providing faster access to internal information.

05.07 / 22:15

business Law Binance SEC regulatory Binance.US market share drops below 1% amid regulatory lawsuit: Report

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US has reportedly seen its market share drop more than 20% amid a lawsuit from federal financial regulators.

05.07 / 22:15

business ETF Asset management Bitcoin International ‘Bitcoin is an international asset' — BlackRock CEO’s bullish remarks

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has delivered pro-crypto remarks amid the asset manager applying to list a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

05.07 / 15:17

Government Law SEC Opinion Court The Supreme Court could stop the SEC’s war on crypto

When the leaders of the American Revolution signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they had no guarantee of victory. The battle for independence was underway, and their prospects were uncertain. Despite occasional victories, these audacious freedom fighters were grossly outnumbered and had difficulty retaining volunteer soldiers. Their commitment to the cause of freedom was their only fighting chance.

05.07 / 12:33

business Amazon Microsoft Google services US reportedly plans to restrict China’s access to cloud computing services

Officials in the United States are considering restricting China’s access to cloud computing services in an effort to safeguard the country’s advanced technology, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

04.07 / 12:13

business regulation China to tighten control on exports of AI chip-making materials

The Chinese government has announced plans for export controls on metals predominantly used to manufacture semiconductors used in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

04.07 / 06:27

Adoption Binance regulation SEC coinbase Crypto firms won't leave US despite apparent hostility: Merkle Science CEO

Despite recent narratives suggesting differently, the United States won't be losing its allure as a crypto hub, according to the CEO of blockchain analytics firm Merkle Science.

02.07 / 07:07

Blockchain Law regulation SEC Bittrex challenges SEC's authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Bittrex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has made a notable move in its legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by submitting a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it.

01.07 / 10:29

Blockchain regulation IRS Kraken Taxes user data compliance Kraken ordered by court to disclose user data to IRS for tax compliance

A federal court ordered crypto exchange Kraken to turn over account and transaction information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which said it needed that information to see if any of the exchange's users had underreported their taxes.

30.06 / 13:37

regulation Altcoin SEC Revolut Revolut US to delist ADA, MATIC and SOL in September

Cryptocurrency-friendly neobank Revolut is next to delist a batch of digital assets on its platform in the United States amid the ongoing regulatory developments in the country.

29.06 / 15:55

Law Binance SEC Opinion Court The SEC is targeting Coinbase, Binance as proxies in its war on crypto

Imagine your daily commute to work, uninterrupted by traffic lights or stop signs, allowing you to sail smoothly. Suddenly, a new red stop sign disrupts your route, turning a main intersection into a four-way stop overnight. That evening, a letter from local law enforcement shocks you with a hefty retroactive fine for every time you passed the spot where the new sign stands today.

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