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11.03 / 19:09

ETF Investments SEC spot bitcoin Global X SEC rejects spot Bitcoin ETF applications from NYDIG and Global X

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has disapproved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from the New York Digital Investment Group and fund manager Global X after deferring on a decision several times in the last year.

11.03 / 16:05

Bitfinex Bitcoin freeze Bitfinex refuses to freeze crypto belonging to non-sanctioned Russians

Amid global businesses boycotting the Russian residents over military conflict in Ukraine, some companies in the cryptocurrency industry stand up for the rights of non-sanctioned Russian citizens.

11.03 / 00:09

Law FBI us sanctions FBI director: Russia overestimates its ability to bypass US sanctions using crypto

Christopher Wray, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, said that fiat was a more likely avenue for Russia to explore in circumventing sanctions, given the United States’ ability to block efforts using crypto.

10.03 / 23:09

Government regulation lawmakers Republican lawmakers introduce bill targeting China's CBDC on sanctions, privacy

Nine Republican senators have backed legislation aimed at directing policy at U.S. government agencies around concerns China’s digital yuan may be used to circumvent sanctions and compromise users' personal information.

10.03 / 15:05

Mt. Gox Colorado Bitcoin Bitcoin Miner Gas heater broke down? I'll just heat my caravan with a Bitcoin miner

Michael Schmid first made contact with Bitcoin (BTC) in 2013; he installed Bitcoin core, mined a few BTC then bought some Bitcoin from MtGox. Schmid told Cointelegraph that shortly after the infamous Mt. Gox hack, in which Schmid lost his Bitcoin, he also “lost interest”.

10.03 / 10:47

cryptocurrency Ukraine war: US warns Russia may use chemical weapons

The Biden administration has warned Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine as the White House rejected Russian claims of illegal chemical weapons development in the country it has invaded.

10.03 / 05:43

Adoption Binance Forbes Binance unveils plans for world domination by buying up companies in every sector

Binance is looking to diversify its business interests by acquiring company’s outside the scope of cryptocurrency, according to a report from the Financial Times.

10.03 / 00:47

Government Law regulation Executive executive order Regulators and industry leaders react to Biden‘s executive order on crypto

Joe Biden has signed his 82nd executive order since being sworn into office in January 2021, directly addressing a regulatory framework for digital assets in a rare moment for the U.S. President.

09.03 / 15:49

cryptocurrency World News Joe Biden orders government to study digital dollar, other cryptocurrency risks

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday requiring the government to assess the risks and benefits of creating a central bank digital dollar, as well as other cryptocurrency issues, administration officials said.

09.03 / 13:55

business Blockchain Ripple Reserve Federal Reserve works with China’s blockchain ally for instant payments

The United States Federal Reserve is moving forward with its real-time payment project FedNow Service by starting experimenting with the blockchain infrastructure.

08.03 / 01:29

regulation FinCEN FinCEN includes crypto in alert on Russia potentially evading sanctions

The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, a bureau of the Treasury Department, has warned financial institutions to consider crypto as a possible means Russia may attempt to use to evade sanctions related to the country’s military action in Ukraine.

07.03 / 11:05

business coinbase Bitcoin compliance Coinbase proposes crypto tech to promote global sanctions compliance

The United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase has proposed the use of cryptocurrencies to help ensure compliance with economic sanctions. The recommendation comes along with highlighting the ease of laundering and sanction evasion of fiat currencies made possible by traditional financial infrastructures.

05.03 / 13:51

business Bitcoin services US Senate allows Virginia banks to offer crypto custody services

The United States Senate unanimously approved a bill amendment request that now allows traditional banks operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide virtual currency custody services.

02.03 / 21:17

Government Mark Warner lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers and Fed chair push for crypto regulation in wake of Russia sanctions

Federal Reserve Chair Pro Tempore Jerome Powell and some members of the U.S. House of Representatives called for congressional action on crypto in response to discussions about Russia potentially evading sanctions.

02.03 / 01:13

business Crypto dealer SFOX gets trust charter approval from Wyoming regulators

The State of Wyoming has approved California-based crypto broker SFOX for a trust charter, allowing the firm to provide custodial and other crypto-related services to institutional clients.

01.03 / 16:49

SEC Scams fraud case SEC unable to locate BitConnect founder convicted in $2.4B fraud case

Indicted by the United States Department of Justice in a $2.4 billion Ponzi scheme, BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani remains untraced following conviction.

01.03 / 01:55

regulation US Treasury Dept lists digital currencies as part of effort to sanction Russia’s government

The Treasury Department and reportedly the White House are warning U.S.-based companies and individuals not to facilitate crypto transactions sent to certain Russian nationals and banks.

28.02 / 19:19

Law SEC security Crypto firms may still face SEC penalties for self-reporting securities laws violations: Report

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement director has reportedly said cryptocurrency companies will not receive amnesty for reporting themselves for possible violations of securities laws.

27.02 / 12:37

cryptocurrency BitConnect Indian fraud case Satish Kumbhani, Indian founder of BitConnect, indicted by US in $2.4 billion crypto fraud case

The founder of cryptocurrency investment platform BitConnect, an Indian national, has been indicted on charges of orchestrating a global Ponzi scheme worth USD 2.4 billion, federal prosecutors said.

27.02 / 01:33

Government Blockchain Ethereum Bitcoin safe place Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?

Crypto is going mainstream, and the world’s younger generation, in particular, is taking note. Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com recently predicted that crypto users worldwide could reach 1 billion by the end of 2022. Further findings show that Millennials — those between the ages of 26 and 41 — are turning to digital asset investment to build wealth. For example, a study conducted in 2021 by personal loan company Stilt found that, according to its user data, more than 94% of people who own crypto were between 18 and 40.

26.02 / 09:25

business Blockchain Scams Indian DOJ indicts BitConnect’s Indian founder for $2.4B crypto Ponzi scheme

The founder of the infamous crypto exchange BitConnect, Satish Kumbhani, has been charged for allegedly misleading investors globally and defrauding them of $2.4 billion in the process.

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