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FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
[Oct 20, 2023 8:30 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist…
U.S. Treasury Seeks to Name Crypto Mixers as 'Money Laundering Concern'
[Oct 19, 2023 12:17 PM] The U.S. Department of the Treasury's financial crimes arm is proposing to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering concern" in its effort to combat illicit crypto finance, highlighting the terrorist groups that have benefited from…
Australia Proposes New Licensing Regime for Crypto Exchanges, Aims for Draft Legislation by 2024
[Oct 15, 2023 11:20 PM] Australia expects to release a draft legislation which covers licensing and custody rules for crypto asset providers by 2024.
Chinese Firms Used Crypto Payments to Run Fentanyl Network, U.S. Claims in Charges
[Oct 3, 2023 1:44 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) targeted several Chinese businesses and their employees Tuesday in the latest round of charges tied to production and trafficking of fentanyl – a network that depended on cryptocurrency payments, according to…
Bitcoin’s inflation-hedge theory tested as rising interest rates bring turbulence to markets
[Sep 29, 2023 2:11 PM] The losses on US Treasuries recently surpassed $1.5 trillion and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare?
Bitcoin price holds steady as S&P 500 plunges to 110-day low
[Sep 27, 2023 1:51 PM] The S&P 500 dropped to a 110-day low as the market digests what “higher for longer” means for stocks. Will Bitcoin begin to chart its own path?
Do Bitcoin halvings spark BTC price rallies, or is it US Treasurys?
[Sep 26, 2023 11:20 AM] An intriguing chart shows a close relationship between U.S. 10-year Treasurys and Bitcoin halving price rallies.
Bitcoin price at risk? US Dollar Index confirms bullish ‘golden cross’
[Sep 26, 2023 12:54 AM] Concerns over the U.S. dollar’s impact on Bitcoin may be overstated by investors, particularly in the longer term.
Bitcoin investors are bullish on the US Fed’s $100B loss
[Sep 18, 2023 1:30 PM] The debt ceiling is unlikely to hold as the government faces increased pressure from interest rate payments, a potential catalyst for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Crypto’s Interest in Rates
[Sep 13, 2023 9:45 AM] Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices explores the relationship between interest rates and bitcoin.
Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill From Opposition Senator Andrew Bragg
[Sep 4, 2023 6:07 AM] Bragg said the Labor government had put regulating crypto in the slow lane.
Sweeping U.S. Tax Proposal Met With Boos From Crypto World
[Aug 25, 2023 9:23 AM] An immediate burst of criticism from the crypto industry shows the U.S. Treasury Department’s new proposal on how to handle digital assets taxes will face a long road as it enters a months-long period of public comments and hearings.
Buffett and Ackman take opposing sides on Treasury yields — What does it mean for Bitcoin?
[Aug 7, 2023 11:30 AM] Two investment moguls are betting on different directions for inflation and Treasury yields, with potentially negative impacts on Bitcoin.
Could a Bitcoin bull run be triggered by Fitch’s US credit rating downgrade?
[Aug 3, 2023 1:05 PM] Fitch downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to its government debt and potential challenges in handling its fiscal responsibilities. Will Bitcoin’s price benefit from this decision?
Where’s the recession? These 3 economic indicators can alert investors to a market downturn
[Jul 31, 2023 2:35 PM] Analysts have called for a U.S. recession all year, but stocks continue to creep higher. Here are three metrics investors can watch to know if an economic downturn is coming.
Australia Acts on De-Banking of Crypto Entities, Supports Policy Recommendations to Tackle Issue
[Jun 28, 2023 4:42 AM] Australia's Treasury said on Wednesday it recognises the seriousness of de-banking and that it understands inaction could drive business underground after instances of banking partners cutting-off crypto platforms in the nation.
US Treasury yields are rising — What does it mean for Bitcoin price?
[Jun 25, 2023 11:42 AM] The 5-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest level in 3 months, but the typical inverse correlation-based price action with Bitcoin might not work this time.
Crypto lobbyists still fighting to axe 'unlawful' Tornado Cash sanctions
[Jun 4, 2023 11:48 PM] The crypto industry advocacy group has placed its support behind Coin Center and its lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury over its Tornado Cash sanctions.
Coinbase-backed motion makes 4 key arguments to lift Tornado Cash sanctions
[May 24, 2023 11:13 PM] According to the filing, the Treasury lacks the authority to prohibit Tornado Cash and transactions associated with it.
Bitcoin, gold and the debt ceiling — Does something have to give?
[May 18, 2023 12:20 PM] Traders are still tiptoeing around markets, as multiple risk events remain at the forefront, but BTC margin and futures markets are starting to favor a bullish breakout.
3% Tax on Crypto Transfers Part of Kenya's Proposed Budget: Bloomberg
[May 4, 2023 6:20 PM] Kenya's Finance Ministry, the National Treasury, has proposed a 3% tax on the transfer of digital assets for the coming budget year.
Ron DeSantis Vows to Prohibit CBDC, ‘Woke Politics,’ and ‘Financial Surveillance’ in Florida
[May 2, 2023 7:30 PM] Florida governor Ron DeSantis reiterated his call for a ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) during a visit to Jacksonville on Tuesday. Last March, DeSantis pushed for legislation to prohibit a CBDC in Florida. At Tuesday’s event called…
Will $28K Bitcoin price hold? Two indicators remain solid despite 5% pullback
[May 1, 2023 9:40 AM] BTC margin markets and futures’ long-to-short indicator show professional traders unwilling to bet on Bitcoin's price dropping.
ECB President Lagarde Warns of ‘Major Disaster’ If US Defaults on Debt Obligations
[Apr 18, 2023 1:30 PM] There is a lot of discussion lately about the U.S. government’s debt ceiling and whether Congress will act before defaulting. In a recent interview, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said she is confident…
China Opposes Recent US Sanctions for Chinese Firms, Criticizes ‘Long-Arm’ Jurisdiction Policies
[Apr 17, 2023 2:00 AM] The government of China protested the enactment of sanctions on a series of national companies by the U.S., barring them from doing business with U.S.-based entities for allegedly collaborating with Russia. China’s Commerce Ministry criticized the…
US Bank Lending Drops by Record $105 Billion in Two Weeks, Trillions Moving to Money Market Accounts, Elon Musk Warns ‘Trend Will Accelerate’
[Apr 9, 2023 9:30 AM] The banking industry in the United States is still struggling after the collapse of three major banks. According to statistics, bank lending in the U.S. has dropped by close to $105 billion in the last two weeks of March, which is the largest…
Former Treasury Official Issues Dire Warning, Bill Ackman Fears Economic ‘Train Wreck,’ US Gov. Remains Top BTC Holder, and More — Week in Review
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Recent Bank Collapses, Calls for Tougher Regulations
[Mar 29, 2023 2:00 PM] On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, also known as the Senate Banking Committee, held a hearing to discuss the recent bank collapses in the United States and the regulatory response. Throughout the…
Arbitrum’s Governance Token ARB Ranks Within Top 40 Market Capitalizations Following Airdrop
[Mar 25, 2023 11:30 AM] Following the Arbitrum token airdrop, ARB has become a top 40 cryptocurrency as it currently holds the 37th largest market valuation out of more than 23,000 listed digital currencies. Currently, there is a circulating supply of 1,275,000,000 ARB…