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31.01 / 19:59

regulation FTX Congress lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers renew request for answers from Silvergate on FTX: Report

Several United States senators have reportedly penned a letter requesting answers from Silvergate Capital — the parent company of Silvergate Bank — related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

31.01 / 05:15

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Twitter chief Elon Musk has reportedly instructed his developers to build the platform’s payments system in such a way that crypto functionality can be added in the future.

30.01 / 23:15

regulation Senate Arizona senator doubles down on crypto amid the winter of discontent: Law Decoded, Jan. 23-30

Even though this winter continues to stress test the case for Bitcoin (BTC) advocation, some lawmakers strive to put their names on the crypto hot list among the likes of United States Senators Cynthia Lummis and Pat Toomey. State Senator Wendy Rogers, 68, introduced two bold bills in the Arizona legislature. One focuses on making BTC legal tender in the U.S. state. If passed into law, BTC will have the same status as the U.S. dollar, becoming an accepted medium of exchange for debt payment, public charges, taxes and dues in the state. The bill is not Rogers’ first attempt at making BTC legal tender, with a similar bill defeated in 2022.

28.01 / 14:05

Adoption regulation IRS Taxes IRS reminds taxpayers of crypto income reporting ahead of 2022 filing

With the deadline approaching for filing the 2022 federal income tax return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — an enforcement agency of United States federal tax laws — released a list of reporting requirements for the general public dealing with cryptocurrencies.

27.01 / 13:05

regulation Bitcoin State senator pushes bill to make Bitcoin legal tender in Arizona

Wendy Rogers, an Arizona state senator in the United States, has launched bills concerning cryptocurrency, including one that aims to make Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender in Arizona.

27.01 / 10:05

Adoption Trading economy Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Matrixport US institutions account for 85% of Bitcoin buying in 'very positive sign' — Matrixport

Institutional investors are “not giving up on crypto,” with recent data pointing to as much as 85% of Bitcoin buying being the result of American institutional players, according to Matrixport’s chief strategist.

27.01 / 04:57

CFTC regulation FTX legislation Bankruptcy CFTC's Johnson urges Congress for expanded powers in crypto oversight

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Kristin Johnson has urged Congress to adopt legislation that "closes the current gap in the oversight of crypto spot markets."

27.01 / 04:11

Adoption Payments Food Congress Senate US Senator Ted Cruz pushes for crypto in Congress... using snacks

Texan Republican Senator Ted Cruz is pushing the United States Congress to adopt cryptocurrency within its halls using an incentive both sides might agree on — food.

26.01 / 19:17

Blockchain Ransomware Department US Justice Department seizes website of prolific ransomware gang Hive

According to sources from the U.S. Department of Justice on Jan. 26, international law enforcement groups have dismantled the infamous Hive cryptocurrency ransomware gang and recovered over 300+ decryption keys to victims since July 2022. Officials raise the example of one incident where a Hive ransomware attack on a Louisiana hospital was thwarted by law enforcement, saving the victim from a $3 million ransom payment.

26.01 / 09:27

business regulation FTX Court Bankruptcy Celsius Lawyers FTX lawyers: Examiner could cost $100M and ‘provide no benefit’

An investigation into FTX’s collapse by an examiner could cost the firm upwards of $100 million without providing any benefit to creditors or equity holders, argues lawyers representing the bankrupt crypto exchange.

25.01 / 22:11

Law regulation Bankruptcy Celsius Judge denies motions from Celsius users seeking to reclaim assets

A judge overseeing bankruptcy proceedings for crypto lending firm Celsius Network has denied motions from three users with different claims on assets stuck since July.

25.01 / 06:31

business FTX Court Bankruptcy Breaking: BlockFi uncensored financials reportedly shows $1.2B FTX exposure

Bankrupt crypto lending firm BlockFi has reportedly uploaded uncensored financials by mistake, revealing $1.2 billion in assets tied up with bankrupt exchange FTX and its related trading firm Alameda Research.

25.01 / 01:37

regulation Taxes lawmakers Arizona lawmakers seek to make crypto a tax-exempt property

Lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate are considering a bill aimed at having voters decide whether virtual currency is exempt from property taxation.

24.01 / 05:09

ETF regulation SEC Grayscale Bitcoin Regulation SEC's 'one-dimensional' approach is slowing Bitcoin progress: Grayscale CEO

The approach to crypto regulatory enforcement by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stalled the advancement of Bitcoin (BTC) in the country, according to the CEO of Grayscale Investments.

23.01 / 14:51

business SEC Gold Enforcement goes on with Bitzlato action — Law Decoded, Jan. 16-23.

The good news of the last week is that Bitcoin (BTC) continued to review, making around 10% up from Jan.16 to Jan. 23. But it has yet to change a worrying trend of crypto companies making headlines due to their troubles with the law.

21.01 / 11:05

Adoption CFTC regulation Funding Venture Capital FTX FTX VCs liable to ‘serious questions’ around due diligence — CFTC Commissioner

Amid ongoing investigations around the defunct crypto exchange FTX, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) questions the due diligence conducted by institutional investors and their accountability regarding the loss of users’ funds.

20.01 / 01:45

Blockchain regulation policies Executive executive order New Hampshire gov releases report on blockchain following executive order

Chris Sununu, the governor of New Hampshire, has released the results of an investigation from a commission aimed at recommending legislation around digital assets and blockchain as part of a 2022 executive order.

19.01 / 06:25

CFTC regulation CFTC commissioner: Crypto exchanges shouldn't 'self-certify' tokens

A commissioner from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has called on Congress to stop allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to “self-certify” and list tokens without oversight.

18.01 / 20:23

Law regulation Department Of Justice International US authorities seize crypto website Bitzlato as part of international enforcement action

The United States Department of Justice is expected to announce a “major international cryptocurrency enforcement action.”

18.01 / 12:57

CFTC regulation CFTC commissioner calls for global industry standards in crypto regulation

Caroline Pham, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner, has recently called on regulators to provide clearer guidance on crypto assets in 2023.

18.01 / 07:59

Blockchain Bitcoin inches closer to a 10-year record, as other stats turn bullish

The world's first cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is one day away from matching its historic 15-day win streak if its positive price movement keeps up.

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