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30.04 / 05:33

Blockchain Adoption Bitcoin Crypto Crime Investigations Making crypto conventional by improving crypto crime investigations worldwide

When times are tough — as in the pandemic — enterprising human nature goes into overdrive. People seek out alternative ways to make money. That could be one of the reasons why cryptocurrencies skyrocketed in popularity in the last few years, driven in part by large numbers of people sitting at home wondering how to beat low-interest rates and rising inflation.

29.04 / 00:39

Law regulation Tokens US needs 'electronic tokens' with functionality of cash — Software Freedom Law Center legal director

Mishi Choudhary, the legal director of the Software Freedom Law Center, supported the efforts of some United States lawmakers to develop an electronic version of the U.S. dollar.

28.04 / 22:09

Government Law regulation FinCEN acting director says PATRIOT Act provision isn't 'right sized' for crypto enforcement

Him Das, the acting director of the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, said some of the government bureau’s tools to fight money laundering and terrorism financing may be ill suited for crypto.

27.04 / 22:31

Government Stablecoin regulation Acting OCC comptroller calls for standards on stablecoins

Michael Hsu, the acting head at the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, said stablecoins need standards comparable to the early internet.

27.04 / 00:11

Government Federal Reserve vice chair US Senate confirms Lael Brainard as Fed vice chair

After weeks of delays due, in part, to partisan obstructionism, the United States Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve's board of governors, as the next vice chair of the central bank.

26.04 / 16:03

Blockchain Ethereum Stablecoin AIM Web3 solutions aim to make America’s real estate market more accessible

America’s housing market may soon be facing its next bubble as home prices across the country continue to be fueled by demand, speculation and lavish spending that could result in a collapse. Moreover, many homeowners are opting to stay put due to climbing mortgage rates, creating a housing shortage.

25.04 / 23:01

Government Law Earth Law Decoded: Competing narratives around crypto clash on the Earth Day, April 19-26

Regulation by enforcement, a fast and economical substitute for thorough rulemaking, is widely regarded as some of the U.S. executive agencies’ preeminent approach to crypto regulation. It could be summed up as letting crypto firms explore the boundaries of what is permissible by themselves and then punishing industry participants in case their exploratory actions come to look like a transgression. Others will take heed and learn from the explorer’s negative experience.

25.04 / 21:07

Law Environment proof-of-work week New York legislators to vote on PoW mining moratorium this week

The New York state legislature might ban Proof-of-Work (PoW) crypto mining in the state for at least two years, citing environmental concerns.

23.04 / 00:31

regulation sanctions US Treasury Dept sanctions 3 Ethereum addresses allegedly linked to North Korea

The United States Treasury Department has added three Ethereum wallet addresses to sanctions allegedly linked to the hacker group responsible for the theft of more than $600 million in crypto from nonfungible token game Axie Infinity’s Ronin sidechain.

22.04 / 03:27

Law Banks AML compliance OCC issues order against Anchorage Digital over AML compliance

The United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or OCC, has said it intends to pursue cease and desist proceedings against cryptocurrency custody bank Anchorage Digital for violating certain anti-money laundering requirements.

21.04 / 23:31

Government Environment proof-of-work lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers sound alarm to EPA over environment concerns of crypto mining

United States House of Representatives member Jared Huffman and 12 other lawmakers have requested the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, assess crypto mining firms potentially violating environmental statutes.

21.04 / 17:11

business Government Blockchain As labor struggle takes center stage, can DAOs democratize work?

Web3 has given rise to a number of innovative business models. In particular, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) have started gaining traction as Web3 as the creator economy comes to fruition.

21.04 / 13:15

cryptocurrency Bitcoin Time us sanctions Fresh US sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine to hit a crypto mining firm for first time

The United States rolled out new sanctions on Wednesday against more than 40 individuals and entities accused of evading the ongoing wave of penalties imposed on Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine.

21.04 / 08:47

Ethereum Adoption Bitcoin US investors realized 6X more crypto gains in 2021 than next country

Crypto investors from the United States realized crypto gains nearly six times higher in total than the UK, the second highest country in terms of realized gains.

21.04 / 01:05

ETF SEC Bitcoin Bitcoin Strategy Simplify files with SEC for Bitcoin Strategy Risk-Managed Income ETF

Asset manager Simplify has filed a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to list shares of an exchange-traded fund linked to Bitcoin futures, Treasury securities, and options.

21.04 / 00:25

Government regulation US Treasury Dept lists crypto mining firm in latest sanctions against Russia

The United States Treasury Department has added Russia-based crypto mining services provider BitRiver and several subsidiaries as firms facilitating the evasion of sanctions.

20.04 / 13:13

Adoption Bitcoin 3.6M Americans to use crypto to make a purchase in 2022, research firm predicts

The number of adults in the United States who will use crypto to make purchases in 2022 will increase to 3.6 million, according to a research firm.

20.04 / 12:33

business Adoption Binance.US awarded money transmitter license in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico becomes the fourth jurisdiction in America to grant a money transmitter license to Binance.US, the American arm of the crypto exchange Binance. Other states that issued operational licenses to Binance.US include Wyoming, Connecticut and West Virginia.

19.04 / 23:35

virtual reality Space Military US Air Force files trademark application for 'SpaceVerse' initiative

The United States Air Force has filed a trademark application hinting at the military branch potentially expanding into the metaverse.

19.04 / 18:11

business Bitcoin expansion acquires Robinhood acquires British crypto firm Ziglu to push expansion plans

Robinhood, a major cryptocurrency-friendly stock trading app, is pushing global expansion by acquiring the United Kingdom-based crypto asset firm Ziglu.

19.04 / 04:57

fees BItlicense BitLicensed Crypto Firms Ordered to Pay Annual Assessment Fees in New York

The cost of running a crypto business in New York is about to rise with the state government gearing up to require companies holding a BitLicense to pay assessment fees to ensure they’re complying with regulations.

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