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US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties

[Nov 29, 2023 10:22 AM] The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools.

Stakeholder urges swift implementation of Nigeria’s blockchain policy

[Nov 29, 2023 6:17 AM] SiBAN president Obinna Iwuno stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework to accelerate the infusion of blockchain technology into diverse sectors of the economy.

Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption

[Nov 28, 2023 7:48 AM] Is the settlement further indication that the crypto industry’s Wild West era is winding down, with a new epoch marked by regulation and taxation beginning?

Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community

[Nov 23, 2023 7:49 AM] The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope.

US 5th Circuit Court seeks regulation on lawyers’ AI use in legal filings

[Nov 23, 2023 2:50 AM] The suggested regulation would apply to attorneys and litigants without legal representation appearing before the court, obliging them to confirm that filings produced with the help of AI were assessed for precision.

Former Coinbase exec posits blockchain-driven vision of future societies

[Nov 22, 2023 8:02 AM] Attendees of the Network State Conference in Amsterdam believe that a new tomorrow is possible with decentralized technologies.

Binance settles with U.S. government: Timeline of US enforcement actions

[Nov 21, 2023 5:12 PM] U.S. government agencies have spent months, sometimes years, investigating Binance in the lead-up to unsealing an indictment against the exchange.

South Korea’s pension fund bags 280K Coinbase shares: SEC data

[Nov 16, 2023 3:01 AM] South Korea’s National Pension Service, one of the world’s largest pension funds, invested $20 million in Coinbase in Q3 of 2023.

U.S. Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy: 'The Government Is Threatened By Bitcoin'

[Nov 15, 2023 1:34 PM] In a recent interview on the Coin Stories podcast hosted by Natalie Brunell, U.S. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his views on Bitcoin, why the government should leave Bitcoin alone, and the BlackRock spot Bitcoin…

Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary

[Nov 14, 2023 10:30 AM] Under U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith will become the next minister of state in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

UK Cabinet Reshuffle Gives Bim Afolami Responsibility for Crypto, CBDC, Replacing Griffith

[Nov 14, 2023 3:37 AM] His predecessor, Andrew Griffith, will head up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Nigeria and UK foundation launch Code Clubs for digital literacy

[Nov 10, 2023 5:01 AM] Nigeria’s communication ministry said the Code Clubs will introduce young participants to coding and digital technology and encourage them to deploy creative problem-solving in their everyday lives.

Maine state treasurer to focus on handling abandoned cryptocurrency accounts

[Nov 9, 2023 5:29 AM] According to official data available publicly, the state of Maine currently holds over $328 million in unclaimed property.

Can blockchain solutions disrupt US inflation forecasting?

[Nov 8, 2023 8:01 AM] New blockchain-based apps like Truflation could be a “healthy development,” given that gauging inflation is more art than science.

China ‘does not want to miss out’: Community reacts to HK spot Bitcoin ETF news

[Nov 6, 2023 5:16 AM] Despite regulatory clarity, Hong Kong has failed to pick up the pace regarding futures-based cryptocurrency ETFs so far.

NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order

[Nov 2, 2023 3:00 PM] Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.”

Dubai VARA grants 'initial approval' to crypto firm WadzPay

[Nov 2, 2023 7:36 AM] The license allows WadzPay to begin preparing to provide virtual asset services and activities under the VASP License for Transfer and Settlement and Broker/Dealer activities.

Hester Peirce speaks out against LBRY enforcement action: 'The market could have decided'

[Oct 27, 2023 3:41 PM] The SEC commissioner said the regulator’s actions “forced a group of entrepreneurs to abandon what they built,” with LBRY announcing in October it planned to wind down operations.

US lawmakers discuss digital assets and the House gets a new Speaker

[Oct 25, 2023 2:16 PM] With the election of Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress will once again be able to move forward on crypto bills.

Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer ends hours-long speaker campaign: Report

[Oct 24, 2023 3:03 PM] The Minnesota congressman was one of only a few crypto proponents in Congress being considered as a possible speaker of the House by Republican lawmakers.

US Congress remains legislatively paralyzed on crypto bills without a House speaker

[Oct 23, 2023 11:10 AM] Pieces of legislation aimed at establishing clarity on certain crypto policies are unable to move forward with half of the legislative branch of the U.S. government lacking leadership.

Bitcoin price holds $28K range as institutional investor maneuvering boosts sentiment

[Oct 18, 2023 12:58 PM] Comments from institutional investors and amendments to the spot Bitcoin ETF applications could be behind the recent improvement in investor sentiment.

Sam Bankman-Fried goes on trial: A week in review

[Oct 6, 2023 6:08 PM] The trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried started on October 3. Four witnesses explained to jurors how $8 billion in funds from customers went missing.

Retail stablecoin trading in Hong Kong not allowed yet, official says

[Oct 6, 2023 4:12 AM] Hong Kong will not allow retail investors to trade stablecoins until they are officially regulated, which is projected to happen by the end of 2024.

Bitcoin mining restricted to legal entities in Uzbekistan: Official

[Oct 4, 2023 7:15 AM] Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities using solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.

Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown

[Sep 29, 2023 2:30 PM] A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.

FTX’s $3.4B crypto liquidation: What it means for crypto markets

[Sep 29, 2023 7:03 AM] Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has been approved to liquidate nearly $3.4 billion worth of crypto assets, creating a sense of panic among crypto investors, but experts say the phased liquidation schedule will ensure market stability.

SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF decision for BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise

[Sep 28, 2023 4:25 PM] Invesco, Bitwise and Valkyrie were also hit with delays by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

US House committee leadership threatens to subpoena SEC over FTX docs

[Sep 27, 2023 9:56 AM] Patrick McHenry led efforts starting in February to obtain communication records between SEC and Justice Department staff over the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried.

Binance fully exits Russia with sale to CommEX

[Sep 27, 2023 2:14 AM] The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. However, as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said.