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Lawyers Challenging U.S. Tornado Cash Sanctions Say Free Speech Is at Stake
[May 25, 2023 2:18 AM] Open source software isn’t property, and current sanctions laws are ill-equipped to handle this, lawyers argue.
Ron DeSantis vows to ‘protect’ Bitcoin during presidential campaign launch
[May 24, 2023 11:57 PM] Florida's current governor announced his bid for the 2024 U.S. presidency during a Twitter Space with Elon Musk and rounded off with remarks on the cryptocurrency.
Crypto Execs Give Washington Influence Another Go With FTX Anchor Around Necks
[May 24, 2023 1:53 PM] When Washington, D.C. lawmakers tune into their favorite Sunday morning political shows this week, they’ll also get a dose of crypto messaging, thanks to a Coinbase (COIN) campaign that’s part of the next stage in the industry’s attempt to…
White House questions impact of AI surveillance on workers
[May 24, 2023 5:33 AM] Officials in Washington, D.C. said they would hold a listening session to understand the experiences of workers and the usage of AI surveillance in the workplace.
Crypto Lender BlockFi Shared Unapproved Reorganization Plan 'Prematurely,' Court Says
[May 22, 2023 6:27 AM] The bankrupt estate was ordered to issue a corrective letter clarifying its May 13 disclosure statement was not approved by court.
De-dollarization Has Already Started, Says Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov
[May 21, 2023 1:30 PM] The process of de-dollarization has practically started, according to Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov. Moscow’s top diplomat is convinced that Russia’s position on the matter is shared by many other countries while the West is…
‘Apple and Google Are Systemic Risks to Crypto,’ Says Ex-Coinbase CTO
[May 20, 2023 11:30 PM] Authorities in the U.S. and elsewhere may try to compel tech firms like Apple and Google to exfiltrate private keys from devices and apps under their control, crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan warned on social media. The former executive of…
US Expands ‘Unprecedented Global Sanctions’ on Russia With Over 300 New Targets
Speaking At Bitcoin 2023, Tulsi Gabbard Describes How A U.S. CBDC Threatens Freedom
[May 19, 2023 2:32 PM] Former congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard addressed the audience at Bitcoin 2023 today, focusing on the institutional problems with U.S. politics and elected leaders who seek to consolidate power rather than serve…
Robert Kennedy Jr. Makes Campaign Debut At Bitcoin 2023: ‘Free Money Is As Important As Free Expression’
[May 19, 2023 12:37 PM] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public appearance as a presidential candidate at the Bitcoin 2023 conference today, sharing his own experiences with Bitcoin, warning about how technology is enabling government totalitarianism around the world…
Breaking: Court victory for Ripple as judge denies SEC motion to seal Hinman docs
[May 16, 2023 4:27 PM] United States District Judge Analisa Torres made the order on May 16 in a win for Ripple.
As The U.S. Faces Default On $31 Trillion Debt, The Case For Bitcoin Grows Stronger
[May 15, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Robert Hall, a content creator and small business owner.If you follow U.S. politics, you understand that the country is on the brink of defaulting on its massive $31 trillion debt. At the crux of the issue is that…
De-Risking or Decoupling? China- US Bilateral Trade Falls More Than 10% This Year
SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K
[May 15, 2023 3:55 AM] A U.S. judge ruled in November that the crypto startup had violated securities laws by selling its native LBC token without registering with the SEC.
SEC revises $22M punishment against LBRY, seeks $111K instead
[May 14, 2023 6:59 PM] The SEC originally wanted LBRY to pay millions of dollars in penalties, but now concedes the defunct firm can’t pay up that amount.
IRS, Chainalysis Helping Ukraine Track Russians Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
[May 14, 2023 4:00 AM] The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it’s working closely with Ukraine to help it trace crypto transactions of Russian sanctions evaders. The agency is providing the Ukrainians access to a Chainalysis tool as well as specialized training to…
The 2024 Presidential Election Could Make Or Break Bitcoin In The U.S.
[May 13, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Robert Hall, a content creator and small business owner.The race for the 2024 U.S. presidential election is starting to kick into gear, featuring some of the same cast of characters from the last few elections. On…
Silvergate begins NYSE delisting process as it readies to cut 230 staff
[May 11, 2023 7:32 PM] The parent company of the defunct Silvergate Bank disclosed significant staff cuts and the delisting of its securities in an SEC filing.
Binance looks to the UK for regulation amid US crypto crackdown
[May 11, 2023 4:21 AM] Binance seeks regulation in the U.K. amid a U.S. crackdown on cryptocurrencies as its chief strategy officer acknowledges the challenging business environment in the United States.
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Charges Filed After Extradition
[May 9, 2023 7:30 AM] Former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has asked a judge in the U.S. to dismiss several charges against him filed after his extradition from the Bahamas. His lawyers insist that prosecutors have not obtained consent from Bahamian…
‘War on crypto’ — Newly filed letters lambast proposed SEC custody rules
[May 8, 2023 10:32 PM] Industry representatives have cast doubt on the legality and impact of the United States securities regulator’s proposal to expand custody rules.
Defending against SEC to cost Ripple $200M, CEO Brad Garlinghouse says
[May 8, 2023 4:02 AM] Ripple’s CEO reveals $200 million spent defending the SEC lawsuit, and laments about U.S. crypto regulation and a politics-first policy, advising entrepreneurs to avoid the United States.
Russia May Take Up 18% of Bitcoin Hashrate in Next Big Migration of Crypto Miners, Experts Say
[May 7, 2023 10:30 PM] Increasing regulatory pressures, tax burden and energy costs in countries like the U.S. and Kazakhstan are likely to result in a new great migration of crypto miners, Russian analysts believe. Under such a scenario, Russia has what it takes to…
Binance Reportedly Investigated in US for Russia Sanctions Violations
[May 7, 2023 1:30 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing a U.S. probe over suspected violations of sanctions against Russia, according to a media report. The inquiry is looking into whether the trading platform was used by Russians to circumvent financial…
RFK Jr. elaborates position on CBDC, crypto: ‘It isn’t just criminals who want privacy’
[May 5, 2023 1:30 PM] The U.S. presidential candidate has added anti-CBDC to his anti-establishment, anti-vaccination repertoire and has gained double-digit support among Democrats.
U.S. Regulatory Crackdown Sees Institutional Investors Prefer Gold to Bitcoin: JPMorgan
[May 5, 2023 5:36 AM] This year’s 76% bitcoin rally appears to have been driven by retail buying, the report said.
North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban Digital Dollar Payments to the State
[May 4, 2023 5:43 AM] The U.S. state's House of Representatives voted 118-0 to pass an amended version of a bill that initially sought to ban crypto payments.
Ukraine, US Shut Down 9 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
[May 4, 2023 1:30 AM] Supported by U.S. law enforcement, police in Ukraine have disrupted a network of crypto exchange services suspected of laundering criminal proceeds. The platforms were allegedly processing dirty money obtained from ransomware attacks and various…
SEC steps back from defining digital assets in new hedge fund rules
[May 3, 2023 8:14 PM] The SEC and its staff are “continuing to consider” the term “digital assets” despite proposing a definition of the term around nine months ago.