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Wells Fargo CEO ‘Earns’ Major Raise as Bank Racks up Billions in Fines
The day after his Tuesday appearance on Capitol Hill to answer questions from the House Financial Services Committee, banking empire Wells Fargo disclosed it would be giving the company’s CEO, Tim Sloan, a 5 percent raise for 2018. дальше »
2019-3-14 20:41 | |
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FBI Nabs OneCoin Ringleader at LAX as Massive Crypto Scam Unravels
On March 6th, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested OneCoin ringleader Konstantin Ignatov at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The government alleges that he was one of several masterminds behind the multi-billion dollar crypto pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-3-9 04:30 | |
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Canadian Federal Tax Agency Targets Bitcoin Investors
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has apparently been specifically targeting bitcoin and crypto investors as part of its broader tax strategy to keep tabs on their cryptocurrency investments, including how they purchase these assets. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:53 | |
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Australian police seizes 30KG in drugs and $2M from cryptocurrency crime ring
Australian federal police (AFP) have arrested two men connected to a cryptocurrency-fused drug syndicate operating in Melbourne. According to a statement, AFP agents executed a string of search warrants yesterday, seizing steroids, Australian currency, and “cryptocurrency-related items. дальше »
2019-3-8 13:58 | |
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman: Congress and FTC’s Main Priority is Privacy and Data Security
Whether an investor is involved in traditional or crypto-related trading, privacy appears to be a “must have” when determining where funds will be placed. Though the responsibility to uphold this privacy is often the role of the exchange where trading is done, the federal government also has a responsibility to protect citizens. Perhaps those needs […] дальше »
2019-3-6 19:39 | |
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OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma ‘Engineered’ the Opioid Crisis. Now it’s Getting What it Deserves.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is reportedly on the verge of filing for bankruptcy as a way to help settle the thousands of lawsuits it faces in response to the opioid epidemic that has caused thousands of deaths and left many areas of the United States ravaged. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:29 | |
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China’s Huawei Fights Back, Plans to Sue ‘Hypocritical’ US Government
Leading Chinese electronics and cell-phone manufacturer Huawei is reportedly preparing to sue the government of the United States of America over the latest development in an ongoing trade war between the US and China. дальше »
2019-3-4 20:03 | |
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U.S. Marshals REKT: Seized Bitcoin Would Now Be Worth $500M
The U. S. Government missed out on a more than half a billion dollar opportunity. Figures released by the website Bitcoin Seized suggests that had Uncle Sam decided to hodl onto all the Bitcoin (BTC) it had seized over the past four years, it would have made a very good markup indeed. дальше »
2019-3-2 21:13 | |
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Sets July 1 Deadline for Crypto Regulations
The Russian President ordered his country’s government to fast track the adoption of federal laws related to cryptocurrencies no later than July 1, 2019. The latest order is similar to one he made about cryptocurrency regulation back in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-2 00:00 | |
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Putin’s Order: Russia to Adopt Crypto Regulation by July
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has instructed his country’s government to adopt federal laws relating to cryptocurrency by July this year. Russia has earlier broadened the definition of “digital financial assets” to include cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-28 09:43 | |
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Putin’s Order: Russia to Adopt Cryptocurrency Regulation by July This Year
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has instructed his country’s government to adopt federal laws relating to cryptocurrency by July this year. Russia has earlier broadened the definition of “digital financial assets” to include cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-28 09:43 | |
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Even Fed Chair Powell is Freaked out by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Money-Printing Scheme
Even the U. S. Federal Reserve thinks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez needs to cool it with all the money-printing schemes. CNBC reports: “An increasingly popular theory espoused by progressives that the government can continue to borrow to fund social programs such as Medicare for everyone, free college tuition and a conversion to renewable energy in the next decade is unworkable, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday. дальше »
2019-2-27 02:16 | |
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“Clear and Robust Strategy” Nets 0.023% Recovery of Bitfinex’s Hacked Funds (So Far)
According to an official statement published on February 25, 2019, Bitfinex has revealed that the United States government returned 27. 7 BTC (worth about $105,000 USD) to the exchange, as part of restitution for a hack that was effected on the exchange back in 2016. дальше »
2019-2-26 02:39 | |
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Indian Supreme Court Gives Government Deadline to Reach Decision on Crypto Regulations
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on February 25, 2019, to present the government with an ultimatum: Develop crypto regulations within the next four weeks or the court will make its own judgement. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:02 | |
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Bitfinex Recovers $106,000 of Stolen BTC With US Government Help
Bitfinex has recovered 27. 7 bitcoin stolen by hackers in August 2016, the company said on Monday. The coins, worth around $106,000 at the time of writing, represent only a small fraction of the total BTC stolen. дальше »
2019-2-25 21:00 | |
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US Gov’t Returns Bitcoin Retrieved From 2016 Heist to Bitfinex
Bitfinex has received roughly 28 BTC from U. S. federal law enforcement agencies in a rare example of the U. S. government returning stolen bitcoin that were retrieved from the criminals. $110,000 Retrieved Out of $72 Million The amount totals about $110,000 at today’s prices, which law enforcement managed to retrieve in November 2018. дальше »
2019-2-25 13:00 | |
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$22 Trillion Crisis: America’s Founders Would Face-Slap Today’s Politicians
America’s $22 trillion national debt is transforming the land of the free into a dystopian wasteland of citizens who are enslaved to bondholders. (Bond, as in debt instrument, is rooted in the word “bondage,” meaning slavery. дальше »
2019-2-24 21:45 | |
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SEC to Review NYSE Arca Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
Yet another journey to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has begun. According to a published notice, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun reviewing a proposed rule change for a bitcoin ETF filed by NYSE Arca and Bitwise. дальше »
2019-2-18 18:46 | |
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Shocking ‘Near Zero Growth’: Hong Kong is Another Loser in the US-China Trade War
Eric Lam reports for Bloomberg: “The trade war between the U. S. and China and slowing retail sales dragged Hong Kong’s economic growth down at the end of last year, with exports showing almost ‘zero growth. дальше »
2019-2-18 13:19 | |
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Wyoming Passes New Friendly Regulations for Crypto Assets
The Wyoming state government has been expanding its status as a hub for crypto and blockchain technology by passing several new bills this February. According to Wyoming-based blockchain advocate Caitlin Long, the state of Wyoming has recently passed resolution SF0125 on February 14, 2019, claiming that Wyoming “law recognizes property rights in the direct ownership of digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:18 | |
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Donald Trump, California Governor Feud over $3.5 Billion Bullet Train Project – Is the President Right?
California’s bullet train project is the latest thorn that’s nagging U. S. President Donald Trump. In a tweet, Trump claimed that California had canceled the bullet train project after wasting ‘billions of dollars’. дальше »
2019-2-15 21:01 | |
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Dow Surges 200 Points after Congress Plays Ball on Wall, But Bitcoin Price Slinks Lower
Dow futures pounded more than 200 points higher and US stock market traders collectively breathed a sigh of relief ahead of Tuesday’s open after congressional negotiators announced that they had reached a tentative deal to avoid a second costly partial federal government shutdown. дальше »
2019-2-12 16:48 | |
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Free Money for Everyone Sounds Great, But Finland Proves Basic Income is a Bust
Universal basic income experiments and other plans that seek to distribute free money seem wonderful considering so many people struggle to make ends meet because of their limited incomes. In the U. дальше »
2019-2-10 04:01 | |
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US Stock Market Has No Room Left to Grow, Raymand James Says Investors Should Watch Out
The 10-year Treasury note yield of the United States has continuously dropped in a three-month span since November of last year for the first time since 2015, which may be seen as an indicator of uncertainty in the U. дальше »
2019-2-5 01:11 | |
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US Stock Market Has No Room Left to Grow, Raymond James Says Investors Should Watch Out
The 10-year Treasury note yield of the United States has continuously dropped in a three-month span since November of last year for the first time since 2015, which may be seen as an indicator of uncertainty in the U. дальше »
2019-2-5 01:11 | |
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Wyoming State Senate Will Now Consider Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets to be Property
The regulatory situation in the United States is easily one of the most confusing issues facing cryptocurrency in the economy. There are three different entities in the federal government that already categorize it differently, based on the use of the asset, how it is purchased, or even the way that the platform supports it. There […] дальше »
2019-2-2 22:32 | |
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Cboe Files (Again) for (Yet Another) Bitcoin ETF
That didn’t take long. Barely a week after the Chicago Board of Exchange (Cboe) withdrew its application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the world’s first bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), the exchange and its partners, VanEck and SolidX, are back at it. дальше »
2019-2-1 19:18 | |
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Trump’s government shutdown cut off access to crucial public data
President Donald Trump reopened the US government last Friday after his 35-day-long attempt to compel members of Congress to fund a wall along the southern border ended in abject failure. By all accounts, except perhaps the President’s own, the longest shutdown in modern US politics was a complete catastrophe. дальше »
2019-1-30 23:12 | |
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US Government Shutdown Stated As a Key Reason for VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Withdrawal
The fight over the southern border wall and subsequent government shutdown appear to be impacting the crypto community. The longest shutdown in US history has continued for more than a month, resulting in funding issues for several government agencies. дальше »
2019-1-26 21:44 | |
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US Government Makes Online Interstate Gambling Illegal As Augur (REP) Crypto Betting Platform Could Feel Effects
U. S. Government Makes Illegal Online Gambling The Government of the United States has made illegal all forms of online gambling that involve interstate transactions. The information was released by Bloomberg on January 16. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:39 | |
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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Federal Rent Checks: How Americans Collect 10-Minute Tax Refund Paychecks Monthly by Money Map Press
Wouldn't it be nice if you could get a check for $1,795 every single month from the government? That is after all what the new trailer from Money Maps Press is about. The video explains how everyday people are getting these kinds of checks month after month. But is it possible? Is it really as […] дальше »
2019-1-21 20:55 | |
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Crypto Users Ponder if Ongoing Govt. Shutdown Will Prolong the Current Bitcoin Bear Market?
The US government shutdown has been going for about a month now. The shutdown that started on December 22, according to Bloomberg estimates could result in overall federal contractors losing as much as $200 million a day in delayed revenue or just lost. дальше »
2019-1-21 00:53 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Lawyer: U.S. Government Shutdown Curbing Bitcoin ETF Prospects
U. S. Government Shutdown & Crypto Twenty-eight days ago, the entirety of the U. S. government partially shut down. Negotiations between the Democrats and Republican incumbents have yet to procure results, and hundreds of thousands, if not millions of federal workers have had to provide governmental services without pay. дальше »
2019-1-20 00:12 | |
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Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’
Malaysia’s government still hasn’t made up its mind on what to do with cryptocurrencies. The country’s finance minister last year warned companies not to issue new tokens, while waiting on the central bank to give clear advice. дальше »
2019-1-13 06:20 | |
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Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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The National Science Institute (The Geek Group) Closes Offices 10 Days After Feds Seize His Assets
The National Science Institute (The Geek Group) Closes Offices 10 Days After Feds Seize His Assets The federal government recently found it necessary to investigate the National Science Institute, a tech organization that was located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. дальше »
2019-1-8 02:15 | |
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Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
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U.S. Federal Reserve Doesn’t Like the Idea of a Government Cryptocurrency
The Federal Reserve Board governor is still not fond of the idea of central bank digital currencies, despite the fact that the reserve is equipped to issue one. The Fed Says No to CBDCs It’s been a year since bitcoin’s price exploded and launched cryptocurrencies into the mainstream, which pushed many to believe that the […] The post U. дальше »
2018-12-30 14:20 | |
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Switzerland Aims for Conducive Regulatory Framework for Blockchain, Crypto Companies
The Swiss government has advised regulators not to create new legislations but instead make adjustments to existing laws to accommodate companies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The amendments should focus on enhancing Switzerland’s position as a blockchain-friendly country, the Swiss Federal Council said last week. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:53 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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U.S. Republican Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings
Warren Davidson, a U. S. Representative from Ohio recently announced a plan to introduce new regulations for the cryptocurrency and ICO industry via the Federal Government. According to Cleveland. com’s on December 3, 2018, Hamilton is hopeful that these potential regulations can help the financial sector grow. дальше »
2018-12-6 12:00 | |
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Federal Reserve Says 2018 Bear Market Was Caused By CME’s Bitcoin Futures Offering
While many people had glossed over this little-known statement released by the Federal Reserve earlier this year (in May), but according to the letter, the government body blamed the launch of Bitcoin futures markets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) for adversely affecting the overall value of Bitcoin (as well as many other alt-assets available […] дальше »
2018-12-2 03:57 | |
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AriseBank CEO Charged in $4 Million Alleged ICO Scam
Jared Rice Sr. , CEO of the Dallas-based bank AriseBank, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and charged with six counts of securities fraud and wire fraud. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:03 | |
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ACLU demands FBI explain request to wiretap Facebook Messenger
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today filed a motion with a Federal court requesting documents pertaining to an FBI attempt to force Facebook to hack its own Messenger service be unsealed. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:26 | |
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Fear The Legal Creep: US Blacklists BTC Address Used in Ransomware
Shortly after the attacks of September 11th, the United States passed legislation giving the federal government sweeping powers. The Patriot Act was designed to be a temporary measure to prevent terrorism in the new age that America found itself in. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:14 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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U.S. Government Funding Blockchain: Department of Homeland Security Accepting Proposals
The Department of Homeland Security posted a solicitation for proposals for companies that can improve government processes using the blockchain. Accepted proposals would receive up to $800,000 in government funding. дальше »
2018-11-19 20:00 | |
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Drone assassination attempts are a reminder that better legislation is needed
In early August an assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro served as a jarring wake up call that the possibility of a drone attack against a public figure or civilian is real. дальше »
2018-11-17 17:30 | |
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