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Crypto firms rally behind FIT21 bill approaching US House floor vote

[May 17 10:55 AM] Lawmakers expect to vote on a bill clarifying how regulators handle digital assets by June after a majority in both chambers passed a resolution against an SEC crypto rule.

US Senate passes resolution overturning SEC crypto rule on banks

[May 16 11:50 AM] U.S. President Joe Biden said he intended to veto the joint resolution aimed at overturning an SEC rule requiring banks to keep customers’ digital assets on its balance sheets.

Does Trump care about crypto? Bitcoin is latest battleground in US election

[May 15 7:01 AM] Donald Trump’s stance on crypto has shifted from anti-Bitcoin to now being a pro-crypto presidential candidate.

House expected to vote on crypto bill offering SEC, CFTC clarity in May

[May 10 2:25 PM] The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act passed out of committee in July 2023 but could be headed for a full floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Crypto firms brace for intensified SEC, CFTC action after regulator warning

[May 10 7:49 AM] The CFTC warned of another cycle of enforcement actions against crypto firms as investor interest rises.

President Biden says he would veto resolution countermanding SEC crypto rule

[May 8 2:14 PM] After the U.S. House of Representatives postponed proceedings on a resolution overturning an SEC policy affecting crypto, President Joe Biden said he would veto the measure.

Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll

[May 7 10:15 AM] A majority of respondents with crypto-positive views said they intended to vote in 2024, where tight elections in certain states could swing to either political party.

Nigeria to ban peer-to-peer crypto trading in naira

[May 7 3:20 AM] Nigeria’s SEC is set to launch a new regulatory framework for crypto exchanges and custodians “in the coming days.”

Fairshake PAC and affiliates raise $102M to support crypto candidates

[May 6 12:08 PM] The Super PAC and its two affiliates have backed ads or otherwise supported efforts for crypto-focused candidates from both major political parties.

BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9 billion laundering conspiracy

[May 4 3:48 AM] A federal district court judge will determine his sentence in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security

[May 2 1:30 PM] According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations.

Proposed US bill wouldn’t allow taxing block rewards at acquisition

[May 1 2:00 PM] If incorporated into U.S. tax law, the bill would require block rewards from proof-of-work and proof-of-stake networks to be taxed when sold rather than when they were acquired.

Extradition papers ready for Binance’s Anjarwalla, says INTERPOL Africa

[May 1 4:44 AM] The Interpol official did not confirm that Anjarwalla is currently held in Kenya but noted that the fleeing crypto executive was last seen in the country.

Changpeng Zhao four-month prison sentence lighter than expected

[Apr 30 1:52 PM] Prosecutors initially sought to charge the former Binance executive with 36 months.

London’s ‘Joe Rogan’ and crypto advocate Brian Rose makes bid for mayor

[Apr 30 7:32 AM] The former Wall Street and City of London banker is making his second bid to become mayor of London.

The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns

[Apr 26 7:41 AM] Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets. Recent events have…

Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation

[Apr 26 4:01 AM] Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.

Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?

[Apr 25 4:07 PM] Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn't nominate a replacement.

House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon

[Apr 25 10:19 AM] House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the Senate.

Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator

[Apr 25 3:06 AM] Nigeria’s president appointed the new SEC Chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence, and advance economic development.

Nigeria’s central bank forced to deny claims of crypto account freeze

[Apr 24 2:54 AM] The CBN, through the circular, also stated that regulated financial institutions dealing in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges are prohibited.

Debt From Above: The Carbon Credit Coup

[Apr 4 6:35 AM] Sweeping across the shores of Latin America comes a scheme from some of the most predatory figures in the venture capital ecosystem of the United States. It is a brazen attempt to assert foreign influence across Latin America and threatens to…

US Government Preparing to Sell 30,000 Silk Road Bitcoin, On-Chain Data Shows

[Apr 2 11:45 AM] Today, the US government sent a transaction that appears to indicate it may be on the verge of liquidating the remaining Bitcoin it confiscated from the online marketplace Silk Road.According to on-chain data, a 0.001 BTC test transaction, part of…

Edward Snowden Anticipates Government Acquisition of Bitcoin in 2024

[Feb 28 2:11 PM] Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden has made a bold prediction on X today, suggesting that a national government will enter the Bitcoin market this year by purchasing BTC.JUST IN: Edward Snowden predicts "A national government will be…

UK plan on digital securities sandbox laid before Parliament

[Dec 18, 2023 2:55 PM] The regulations will take effect on Jan. 8, with the Bank of England and U.K. Financial Conduct Authority operating the sandbox.

Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,' says industry association

[Dec 14, 2023 3:00 PM] According to CryptoUK, MPs Andrew Griffith and Lisa Cameron were among the top crypto proponents in the U.K. government.

Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?

[Dec 14, 2023 12:51 PM] From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.

Democratic presidential candidate blasts Biden and Trump on crypto: ‘Not the right people to lead’

[Dec 12, 2023 10:54 AM] Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips was the sole Democratic presidential candidate to address the Crypto Presidential Forum after Republicans Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson.

More US senators back Elizabeth Warren’s AML bill targeting crypto

[Dec 11, 2023 4:08 PM] The legislation, reintroduced in July, already has the support of several U.S. lawmakers, but critics have suggested it could threaten financial freedom and privacy.

US senators target crypto in bill enforcing sanctions on terrorist groups

[Dec 8, 2023 11:10 AM] Senator Elizabeth Warren isn’t leading the charge on this bill linking crypto transactions to terrorism — it comes from Senators Mitt Romney, Mark Warner, Mike Rounds and Jack Reed.