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23.06 / 23:25

business sanctions us sanctions Uphold withdraws with Venezuela, citing US sanctions

Crypto trading platform Uphold said it will be withdrawing support for users in Venezuela due to sanctions imposed by the United States government.

23.06 / 15:33

Blockchain Ethereum Bitcoin crypto craze University of Cincinnati turning crypto craze into educational curriculum

Cryptocurrencies are attracting a lot of attention from academic institutions as they become increasingly accepted as an alternative to conventional assets. The University of Cincinnati (UC) in Ohio, United States, has even established courses around cryptocurrency as part of its curriculum.

23.06 / 12:51

regulation Bitcoin Regulation GitHub users respond with 'Bitcoin bill' idea to Gillibrand-Lummis bill

Now every interested user has a chance to leave their mark on a crypto bill that could define the industry guidelines in the United States in the near future, the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA). The document was uploaded on GitHub, a platform populated by software and product experts, by its co-sponsors to get public feedback.

23.06 / 07:53

Health European Union abortion rights 'Barbaric': Malta's abortion law threatens US woman's life, say doctors

The life of a US woman is in grave danger after Maltese doctors refused to grant her a potentially life-saving termination in a medical emergency, her partner Jay Weeldreyer told Euronews.

22.06 / 20:33

Government CBDC regulation lawmaker US lawmaker lays out case for a digital dollar

Connecticut House of Representatives member Jim Himes has released a proposal aiming to start a dialogue on the United States potentially launching a central bank digital currency, or CBDC.

22.06 / 00:13

business stocks acquires Financial FTX US acquires Embed Financial subsidiary for stock trading platform

The United States-based subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange FTX will acquire Embed Financial Technologies as part of a deal aimed at “enhancing” the company’s stock offering.

20.06 / 20:41

business ETF Bitcoin ProShares will launch ETF aimed at shorting Bitcoin following dip under $20K

The firm behind one of the first Bitcoin futures-linked exchange-traded funds in the United States will give investors a new vehicle to bet against the price of the cryptocurrency.

18.06 / 00:53

Stablecoin regulation Federal Reserve Reserve Stablecoins highlight 'structural fragilities' of crypto — Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve’s board of governors pointed to stablecoins as a potential risk to financial stability amid a volatile crypto market.

17.06 / 20:39

proof-of-work Congress Bitcoin lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers urge EPA to consider the potential benefits of crypto mining

A group of 14 United States senators and House representatives have signed a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency extolling what they believe are the benefits of crypto mining.

17.06 / 16:29

Government Stablecoin SEC Bitcoin Elusive Bitcoin ETF: Hester Perice criticizes lack of legal clarity for crypto

The crypto sector may be maturing, but regulatory clarity around the treatment of digital assets continues to remain cumbersome.

17.06 / 13:21

Climate change Wikileaks Extradition Julian Assange: UK government orders extradition of WikiLeaks' founder to US

The UK government has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. He has 14 days to appeal.

16.06 / 09:17

Law BitMEX Court Jail BitMEX co-founder Benjamin Delo avoids jail, receives 30 months probation

Benjamin Delo the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has been sentenced to 30 months probation for violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), which is an anti-money laundering law.

15.06 / 20:03

business coinbase Gemini FINRA FINRA may hire employees terminated from crypto firms: Report

The United States Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, reportedly plans to “bulk up” its capability to monitor crypto — a move which could include scooping up employees recently terminated from crypto companies.

15.06 / 17:37

Government Consensus Bitcoin The crypto industry must do more to promote encryption, says Meltem Demirors

“I like to call myself a future, or aspiring, cult leader,” Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer of CoinShares — a publicly listed investment firm managing around $5 billion in assets — told Cointelegraph.

15.06 / 13:21

business Tether Banks Tether aims to decrease commercial paper backing of USDT to zero

The major stablecoin company Tether is looking to eventually get rid of commercial paper backing for its U.S. dollar-based stablecoin Tether (USDT).

15.06 / 12:45

regulation Department Of Justice safe NOT audit Seized crypto safe with US Marshals Service? Not so much, new audit reveals

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the United States Department of Justice conducted an extensive audit of the cryptocurrencies seized by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) — revealing the dire need for the federal agency to revamp its existing crypto management and policy systems.

15.06 / 07:19

CFTC SEC Congress Financial SEC boss worries crypto bill undermines financial protections

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said he’s worried that a proposed bill to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies could weaken investor protections in the traditional financial market.

14.06 / 23:51

Law regulation lending Iowa regulator orders BlockFi to pay $943K over alleged unregistered securities offering

The Iowa Insurance Division, or IID, a regulator responsible for many securities sales in the state, has fined crypto lending firm BlockFi more than $943,000 after allegedly offering and selling unregistered securities.

14.06 / 00:33

business education Universities US trademark filing hints at Arizona State University planning classes in the metaverse

One of the largest public universities in the United States by enrollment may be planning to launch virtual classes in the metaverse in the future.

13.06 / 14:51

Government IPO Bitcoin Chinese chip designer reportedly filed for $50M Nasdaq IPO

Chinese mining chip designer Nano Labs has applied for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States to raise $50 million on Nasdaq amid sluggish market conditions.

11.06 / 11:31

business Court Bitcoin Financial Coin Center takes US Treasury to court over alleged financial spying

Coin Center, a Washingon, DC-based non-profit blockchain advocacy group, filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of the Treasury for allegedly provisioning an unconstitutional amendment in the controversial infrastructure bill.

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