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Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast

[Feb 15 3:43 PM] A stunt from Bitcoin supporters led to the appearance that the U.S. senator and staunch cryptocurrency opponent Elizabeth Warren signed an order for a flag to be flown over the U.S. capitol commemorating Satoshi Nakamoto.

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

[Feb 15 2:20 PM] Crypto critics often warn of digital currencies' potential to destabilize the U.S. dollar, but Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller argued that stablecoins' dependence on the dollar could actually strengthen the U.S. fiat currency as…

Craig Wright Witnesses Face Questions About Their Memories in COPA Trial

[Feb 15 10:19 AM] Lawyers for the Crypto Open Patent Alliance declared that the recollection of the witnesses today was "hazy" and "confused."

U.S. Treasury Debunks Narrative That Hamas Relied on Crypto to Fund Terrorism

[Feb 14 2:56 PM] Just after Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel last year, crypto took blame for helping fund such brutal killing. While the prominent media reports were later bashed by cryptocurrency experts, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's top official on…

Upcoming High-Level EU Financial Policy Talks Could Steer Crypto Oversight: Source

[Feb 14 1:20 PM] An informal document shared among EU officials shows digital finance, and thereby crypto, topping a list of priorities to be discussed.

Craig Wright Cross Examination Ends as COPA Trial Closes for Day

[Feb 14 11:54 AM] Wright who has been battling it out against COPA counsel in a trial for the past couple of days is trying to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto.

Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election

[Feb 14 9:30 AM] During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generation.

Fed Chair Powell Told House Democrats U.S. Needs Stablecoin Bill: Politico

[Feb 14 7:59 AM] Powell also said a CBDC would need Congress' approval before the Federal Reserve will act.

UK Financial Watchdog Issued 450 Alerts on Illegal Crypto Promotions in Last Three Months of 2023

[Feb 14 4:54 AM] The Financial Conduct Authority said firms approving ads need to take their regulatory obligations seriously.

Bitcoin Favored in Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation: FinCEN Report

[Feb 13 5:41 PM] A few years ago, bitcoin {{BTC}} became a popular means to conduct illegal transactions to support a booming global business in the smuggling and exploitation of people, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of the…

The SEC Takes on Dealer Definitions

[Feb 13 5:00 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a new definition for securities dealers, capturing crypto.

Crypto Political Group Fairshake Targets California Senate Candidate Katie Porter

[Feb 13 1:39 PM] The U.S. crypto industry's most prominent campaign-finance organization, Fairshake, is going after Sen. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), spending a part of its war chest to try to derail the progressive lawmaker.

Craig Wright Blasts 'Experts' Who 'Cannot Verify Their Work' at Trial Over Satoshi Claims

[Feb 13 1:04 PM] On Tuesday, he once again faced questions about a public blog post he'd signed cryptographically to prove he was Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto that experts have since debunked.

Ripple to Buy New York Crypto Trust Company to Expand U.S. Options

[Feb 13 9:00 AM] Ripple struck a deal to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Co., the company said Tuesday, in order to secure a New York trust charter in an ongoing expansion of its U.S. regulatory licensing.

Banxa, Payments Partner for Binance and OKX, Lands on UK Crypto Register

[Feb 13 6:38 AM] BNXA UK VASP is the first firm to land on the Financial Conduct Authority's crypto register this year.

Craig Wright Told by UK Court to Stop Making ‘Irrelevant Allegations’ as COPA Trial Continues

[Feb 12 12:55 PM] Wright continued to blame a host of reasons and people for inconsistencies pointed out by opposing counsel on Monday as his cross-examination continued.

Philippines Rules Out Blockchain for Wholesale CBDC Seen Likely by 2026: Report

[Feb 12 5:11 AM] The country's central bank does not plan on issuing a retail version of the digital currency.

Australian Judge Hands Split Decision in Market’s Regulator vs Block Earner

[Feb 12 12:52 AM] An Australian court has given a split decision in a case brought by Australia's markets regulator against Sydney-based crypto start-up Block Earner.

New York Expands Fraud Case Against Digital Currency Group to $3 Billion

[Feb 9 11:46 AM] New York Attorney General Letitia James has amplified its fraud case against Digital Currency Group (DCG), now saying the company is responsible for $3 billion in investor losses tied to the Gemini Earn product and to direct investments with…

UK’s Planned Stablecoin Rules Need Reworking, Crypto Advocates Say

[Feb 9 4:00 AM] Crypto industry groups in the U.K. say local regulators’ proposals for supervising stablecoins need reworking.

U.S. Senators Berate SEC's Gensler for Agency's 'Unethical' Handling of Crypto Case

[Feb 8 1:12 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's admission that it misrepresented evidence in a lawsuit against the blockchain project DEBT Box casts doubt on its wider enforcement practices, several Republican senators argued in a letter to Chair…

Do Kwon Wins Second Chance to Appeal Extradition From Montenegro

[Feb 8 7:30 AM] The appeal is a minor victory for Kwon, who initially won an appeal in November only for it to be subsequently overturned.

Thai SEC Files Charges Against Former Zipmex Thailand CEO

[Feb 8 4:11 AM] The Securities and Exchange Commission found that the companies customer assets were transferred overseas before an announcement was made.

Prometheum, the Only U.S.-Registered Crypto Platform, Picks Ether as Its First Product

[Feb 7 7:35 AM] Prometheum Inc. – still standing alone as the only U.S.-registered crypto securities platform – has disclosed that the first digital asset it'll handle for clients will be ether {{ETH}}.

Crypto Crime Could Mean Jail for Life in South Korea

[Feb 7 4:35 AM] The new consumer protection rules will take effect in July 2024.

Craig Wright Denies Forging Evidence He’s Satoshi on Day 2 of COPA Trial

[Feb 6 3:36 PM] From self-plagiarism to poor multitasking, the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor offered an explanation for every inconsistency pointed out by opposing counsel during his first cross-examination in the London court case.

U.S. SEC Clears 'Dealer' Rule Expansion That Could Rope in DeFi

[Feb 6 2:53 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) widened its definition of a dealer today to pull many more financial operations into its jurisdiction – including, as it warned in a footnote of its original proposal – those dealing in crypto…

Treasury Secretary Yellen Says U.S. Needs Better Stablecoin Regulation

[Feb 6 10:37 AM] "A federal regulator should have the ability to decide if a stablecoin issuer should be barred from issuing such an asset," she told lawmakers on Tuesday.

A Quick Look at Last Month's U.S. Crypto Crime Log

[Feb 6 8:30 AM] While our attention was focused on exchange-traded funds earlier this month, federal regulators in the U.S. announced charges or sentences for various crypto parties.

Haru Invest Execs Arrested in South Korea for Allegedly Stealing $828M Worth of Crypto: Report

[Feb 6 4:05 AM] The platform paused withdrawals and fired 100 employees last June citing issues with service partners.