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24.03 / 18:19

Government Twitter Congress Bukele committee NOT ‘US Government does not stand for freedom’: Bukele reacts to US bill passing Senate committee

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele reacted to the news that the recently proposed Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act (ACES) had passed the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and will now head to a full Senate vote. The 40-year old national leader responded emotionally on Twitter:

24.03 / 12:37

Adoption PayPal Bitcoin Portsmouth embraces Bitcoin payments for city bills

In an effort to embrace virtual money, the city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will allow residents to pay their bills in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Deaglan McEachern, the city's mayor, proposed the idea to city officials, who feel it will provide residents with more payment choices.

24.03 / 10:37

European Union Evan Neumann: US man wanted over the Capitol riots is 'granted asylum in Belarus'

An American man suspected of involvement in the Capitol riots has been granted asylum in Belarus, according to reports.

23.03 / 16:35

business Adoption Bitcoin US investment bank Cowen launches dedicated crypto division

Cowen, a major American independent investment bank, has officially launched a dedicated cryptocurrency and digital asset division.

22.03 / 18:03

business Government US exceptionalism could be tested as digital assets find footing worldwide — Sheila Warren

Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation and former head of data, blockchain and digital assets at the World Economic Forum, said the digital yuan may present certain challenges for the United States. However, regulators and lawmakers may want consider how to encourage digital innovation, as China is already "massively tech forward" for its residents.

22.03 / 07:35

Blockchain Asia Bitcoin Crypto market selling pressure remains Asia dominated: Glassnode

The Bitcoin network’s on-chain activity still appears to be in a bear market as U.S. and E.U. buyers are struggling to stay ahead of sellers based in Asia.

20.03 / 16:45

Blockchain Bitcoin SXSW 2022 showcased immersive NFT experiences, lacking crypto and Bitcoin sessions

South by Southwest — commonly referred to as “South By” or “SXSW” — has returned to Austin, Texas this year to showcase the latest trends in interactive media, music, art, film and technology. While SXSW runs through March 20, 2022, the entertainment and technology festival kicked off its first weekend with a large focus on Web3 and nonfungible tokens (NFTs).

18.03 / 20:23

cryptocurrency Illicit Finance US Treasury official sees modest uptick in crypto illicit finance, but transactions small

U.S. officials have observed an uptick in the use of digital assets to facilitate illicit finance since Russia invaded Ukraine, but the transaction volume is too small to play a big role in helping Moscow evade sweeping sanctions, a senior Treasury official said on Friday.

18.03 / 12:37

business Adoption Bitcoin Miners that hodl the most Bitcoin are ‘relentlessly expanding’

Bitcoin (BTC) miners are holding more and more Bitcoin while “relentlessly expanding” their operations in 2022.

18.03 / 00:47

Government Law lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets

Representative Brad Sherman will be introducing a bill in the House aimed at cracking down on U.S. businesses handling crypto transactions for Russian banks and individuals.

17.03 / 23:05

Government Law Cybersecurity lawmakers National US lawmakers US lawmakers discuss crypto’s role in sanctions, national security, and humanitarian aid

Industry experts and lawmakers who spoke at a hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs clashed on how the country should handle digital assets used for illicit purposes.

17.03 / 20:53

Government Blockchain How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions

As pointed out by Caroline Malcolm, head of international policy at Chainalysis, the transparent nature of blockchain technology makes it relatively easy for crypto intelligence companies to track funds related to sanctioned entities.

17.03 / 19:33

Law New Hampshire hopes its express approval of crypto-friendly law will attract new business

The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to adopt the new version of Chapter 12 of the Universal Commercial Code, or UCC, which will govern transfers of digital assets. The chapter is still in draft form, but if HB1503 is signed into law, New Hampshire will be the first U.S. state to adopt the chapter.

17.03 / 00:59

regulation privacy Blockchain Association policy head: US shouldn't compete with China's CBDC using surveillance tools

Jake Chervinsky, head of policy at crypto advocacy group the Blockchain Association, said the United States should be careful to avoid a “totalitarian nightmare” in its potential launch of a central bank digital currency, or CBDC.

16.03 / 16:15

Government white house Executive executive order Biden’s executive order promises great things for the crypto industry — Eventually

United States President Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets on March 9. The order had been expected for several months, giving some in the industry ample time to build up trepidation. Once the executive order, or EO, was released, however, it was met with a chorus of approval.

16.03 / 00:19

Government regulation Federal Reserve vice chair Biden's pick for Fed vice chair for supervision withdraws amid Republican objections

Former Federal Reserve Board governor Sarah Bloom Raskin has withdrawn her name for consideration as the central bank’s vice chair for supervision in an attempt to allow other nominations to move forward.

16.03 / 00:19

Government Blockchain SEC Lee Commissioner Allison Lee announces her departure from the SEC

Securities and Exchange Commissioner Allison Herren Lee announced that she would be stepping down from her post at the end of her term in June.

15.03 / 16:29

business Blockchain Crypto.com rolls out its exchange platform in the United States

Following its immense marketing efforts, Crypto.com finally begins the initial rollout of its services to users in the United States.

14.03 / 11:07

Ethereum Tesla Bitcoin debate Crypto vs. physical: Musk-Saylor inflation debate boils down to scarcity

As rising inflation threatens to eat up further the purchasing power of the global fiat ecosystem, finding the perfect hedge against a falling economy has become the need of the hour — especially for the general public across the world.

12.03 / 01:37

European Union US and EU double down on measures against Russia potentially using crypto to evade sanctions

The United States and the European Union have announced new actions targeting Russia’s economy and wealthy individuals as a report suggests Vladimir Putin’s allies have attempted to circumvent sanctions using cryptocurrency in foreign countries.

11.03 / 20:43

Government ETF interview Bitcoin Future bitcoin etfs valkyrie Valkyrie Investments‘ Leah Wald on Bitcoin ETFs and the future of digital assets

Cointelegraph sat down with Leah Wald, CEO of digital asset investment firm Valkyrie Investments, to learn more about the importance of a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the future of digital assets.

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