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21.03 / 09:13

regulation us government Banks Federal Reserve Insurance banking US exploring ways to guarantee the country's 18T of bank deposits: Report

U.S. officials are reportedly studying ways to expand the current scope of deposit insurance that would guarantee all U.S. bank deposits should the current banking crisis worsen.

20.03 / 08:01

business regulation us government Banks Federal Reserve Press Release NOT FDIC sells Signature Bank deposits to Flagstar, crypto not included

Only a week after its collapse, Signature Bank’s deposits and loans are set to be sold to Flagstar Bank, a subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp — crypto-related deposits however, will not be part of the deal.

19.03 / 14:31

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Before crypto exchange FTX and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) got tied down around allegations of misappropriation of users’ funds, SBF was among the most influential crypto entrepreneurs. Long before FTX collapsed, an allegedly leaked email exchange with a top regulator shows SBF’s intent to get the exchange federally regulated.

19.03 / 11:07

Government regulation us government Bitcoin Dollar Financial Peter Schiff blames ‘too much gov't regulation’ for worsening financial crisis

The recent fall of major banks in the United States and the need for federal intervention reignited discussions to identify the most effective ways to safeguard the crumbling economies. Comparing the episode to the financial crisis of 2008, prominent economist Peter Schiff found that increasing banking regulations contribute to the worsening financial crisis.

17.03 / 11:09

Blockchain regulation SEC us government students Universities Intern for Gensler? SEC's college traineeships start at $15 an hour

College students wishing to intern for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are in luck — the regulator has opened applications for its Scholars Program for Fall 2023.

15.03 / 10:31

Binance regulation SEC us government Court Bankruptcy US officials appeal protections for Voyager execs in Binance.US sale

United States officials want to remove a provision included in bankrupt lender Voyager Digital’s plan to sell its digital assets to crypto exchange Binance.US that would prevent them from legally pursuing anyone involved with the sale.

15.03 / 10:31

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Ethereum-based noncustodial lending protocol Euler Finance is trying to cut a deal with the exploiter that stole millions from its protocol, demanding the hacker returns 90% of the funds they stole within 24 hours or face legal consequences.

14.03 / 05:15

regulation us government Federal Reserve banking US Fed faces internal probe over Silicon Valley Bank failure

The Federal Reserve is investigating the factors that led to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank — including how it supervised and regulated the now-collapsed financial institution.

14.03 / 02:35

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Crypto mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings has assured investors that the firm's cash deposits at Signature Bank are secure and available for use as of Mar. 13.

13.03 / 08:29

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The President of the United States Joe Biden has vowed to hold those responsible for the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank while assuring Americans that their deposits are safe.

10.03 / 05:09

Blockchain Adoption regulation us government Federal Reserve Congress Bitcoin CBDCs could be 'easily weaponized' to spy on US citizens: Congressman

United States Congressman Tom Emmer believes the launch of programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country could strip American citizens of their financial privacy.

09.03 / 05:37

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Six people involved in a cryptocurrency “Ponzi scheme” that raked in about $100 million over five years have pled guilty to a series of fraud and money laundering charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 to 30 years of prison.

08.03 / 15:11

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On March 8, the U.S. government moved 49,000 Bitcoin worth $1 billion seized from the Silk Road. The transfer was accompanied by Bitcoin’s (BTC) price slipping below $22,000, as well as a noticeable spike in a key holder metric.

07.03 / 10:13

business Binance regulation SEC us government Court Bankruptcy advisers NOT SEC not allowed to punish Voyager advisers over bankruptcy token, says US judge

The United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) won’t be allowed to fine executives involved in Voyager Digital should it end up issuing bankruptcy tokens to help repay impacted customers, bankruptcy judge Michael Wiles has said.

07.03 / 06:33

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption privacy Developers us government Tornado Cash dev says 'sequel' to crypto mixer aims to be regulator-friendly

A former Tornado Cash developer claims to be building a new crypto mixing service that aims to solve a “critical flaw” of the sanctioned crypto mixer — which he hopes will convince U.S. regulators to reconsider its position on privacy mixers.

06.03 / 20:31

Government Law regulation SEC us government lawmakers Lawmakers should check the SEC’s wartime consigliere with legislation

When Michael Corleone ordered hits on rival bosses in The Godfather, he had Don Cuneo locked inside a revolving door and shot. Getting whacked while trapped behind a barred door appears to be the treatment United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has in mind for U.S. crypto projects based on recent SEC enforcement activity and comments by the chair.

03.03 / 05:19

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Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy and stablecoin issuer Tether have become the latest two firms to publicly deny any meaningful exposure to Silvergate Bank.

01.03 / 09:51

business Government Blockchain Adoption us government Federal Reserve US lagging on CBDCs could spell ‘trouble’ — Crypto Council policy head

A cryptocurrency researcher and former CIA analyst believes the United States government’s relatively slow start on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) development may result in it losing grip on controlling the global financial system.

27.02 / 17:33

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Binance branded stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), is a dollar-backed stablecoin issued by blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos Trust Company, and is the third largest stablecoin after Tether’s (USDT) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC).

25.02 / 00:37

Government Law regulation Web3 us government Bitcoin Regulation Change lies ahead for haphazard crypto regulation

The World Wide Web, as its name implies, is borderless, and so is crypto. The internet and cryptocurrency’s common ethos is wide-open communication and exchange, unimpeded by national boundaries. On the ground, however, as crypto has become a more significant player in the financial system, nations have begun to consider issues of sovereignty and regulation. While many countries have so far remained open to crypto, others have restricted its use or outright banned it. The same reason that some have advocated for crypto and blockchain technology — as a means of revolutionizing the international financial system — has alarmed plenty of world leaders.

24.02 / 18:05

Government Adoption Investments us government Pensions Retirement Bitcoin retirement plans elicit caution from regulators

Even as the crypto market continues to forge an impressive recovery from the 2022 bear market, the industry continues to attract the wrath of regulators worldwide, especially in the United States. Three U.S. financial watchdogs recently issued stern warnings to individuals looking to invest in retirement funds offering exposure to digital assets.

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