WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now

EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet.

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Phunware stock in focus as Bill Ackman predicts Trump will win

Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) stock price has done well this year, helped by the ongoing trends in the US election. It has jumped by over 53% in 2024, beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices.  Phunware’s shares jumped by over 10% in the pre-market as investors reacted to the presidential debate between Joe Biden and […] дальше »

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Abra settles with US states, will repay $82 million to affected customers

The collective entities known as “Abra” and CEO William “Bill” Barhydt have reached a settlement with 25 US state regulators for offering crypto trading services without securing appropriate licenses, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) June 26 press release. дальше »

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Enforcement of South Korean virtual assets law prescribed in decree

The details of enforcing the Protection of Virtual Asset Users Act are not contained in the bill, which comes into force July 19. дальше »

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Bitcoin For Uncle Sam? Lawmaker Wants You To Pay Taxes In Crypto

Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has ignited a fresh debate on the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance. This week, Gaetz introduced a bill proposing Bitcoin (BTC) as a legitimate payment method for federal income taxes in the United States. дальше »

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Breaking: Kenyan President Ruto withdraws $2.7 billion tax hike after massive protests

Kenya’s President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew the controversial finance bill that has sparked widespread protests and violence across the nation. The decision comes after the bill, which includes significant tax hikes, was passed by parliament but met with fierce opposition from the public and led to deadly clashes. дальше »

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Americans Could Use Bitcoin To Pay Federal Income Taxes If This New Bill Becomes Law

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Ethereum for Taxes? Dogecoin Creator Says Yes

Dogecoin's co-creator supports paying taxes in Ethereum as new bill to for federal taxes emerges дальше »

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Anonymous Bitcoin Donor Foots Bill For Julian Assange’s Flight Into Freedom

An anonymous donor has significantly contributed to the cause of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, by covering almost the entire cost of his travel expenses as he transitioned from detainment to freedom. дальше »

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Florida lawmaker pitches ‘Bitcoin for Taxes’ bill

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would greenlight Bitcoin as a payment method for U.S. taxes. дальше »

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US Congressman introduces bill to allow IRS accept Bitcoin for tax payments

US Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation that would require the IRS to accept tax paid with Bitcoin. If enacted into law, American taxpayers will have the option to pay taxes in BTC. US Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL),has introduced a new bill that could see Americans pay their income tax with Bitcoin. дальше »

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Bill seeks to allow Bitcoin payments for federal income tax

Rep. Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation to allow Americans to pay federal income taxes with Bitcoin and integrate crypto into the system. The post Bill seeks to allow Bitcoin payments for federal income tax appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Bill to Allow Federal Income Tax Payments in Bitcoin

The bill would order the Treasury secretary to develop a plan for accepting Bitcoin as payment. дальше »

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Ongoing protests and police violence rock Kenya and the Kenyan shilling (KES)

Violence broke out again today in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, as well as several other towns and villages, as the latest in an ongoing protest against both a proposed financial bill and the nation’s president. дальше »

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Bitcoin Rights Secured In Louisiana: New Bill Protects BTC And Shuns CBDCs

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency asset in the financial sector, is set to garner more recognition as the state of Louisiana has enacted a historic law that will safeguard BTC access while outlawing the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). дальше »

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Congressman Massie says support for legislation to abolish Federal Reserve has grown 10x

US Congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced legislation aimed at abolishing the Federal Reserve, a move he says was inspired by a seminal book on Bitcoin. The bill, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act,” marks the first attempt in a decade to dismantle the nation’s central banking system. дальше »

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Russia-Linked Crypto Addresses May Face US Market Lockout

Crypto addresses owned by traders in Russia could be locked out of the US market as California Democrat proposes bill to empower US Treasury Secretary. The post Russia-Linked Crypto Addresses May Face US Market Lockout appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Australia's Treasury to Include Stablecoin Rules in Crypto Bill Draft, ASIC's Warning For Crypto Entities

Australia's regulators have provided rare updates on their plans for the digital assets sector, including plans to introduce a draft framework for stablecoins and hinted that more enforcement is on its way against unlicensed entities during an event in Sydney on Wednesday. дальше »

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Could the U.S. start imposing sanctions against crypto exchanges?

A new bill introduced in the United States gives Biden broad powers to block access to digital assets. On June 5, Senator Mark Warner’s strategic amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 was published on X. The… дальше »

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Billionaire investor Bill Miller believes Bitcoin is ‘significantly undervalued’ at current market cap

Billionaire investor Bill Miller IV, Chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, reiterated his unwavering belief in Bitcoin in a June 11 blog post titled “Why I’m Still Betting on Bitcoin. дальше »

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Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head It Off

A piece of legislation with heavy implications for the digital assets sector made it through the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's funding package recently without most in the industry – and many in Congress – apparently aware of it, but industry insiders consider its chances for survival to be limited. дальше »

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Impact of shifting SEC policy on ETH ‘yet to be seen’ — Consensys SC

Bill Hughes, Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, spoke to Cointelegraph at Consensus 2024 in Texas on the status of its lawsuit against the SEC. дальше »

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Craig Wright Should Pay Plaintiffs' Legal Bill After Found Posing as Satoshi, COPA Says

The COPA vs Craig Wright trial made a resurgence on Friday to determine what costs and penalties Wright might suffer. дальше »

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U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan

Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said. дальше »

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Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP At $0.75 In July Despite Year-Long Slump

In a stark contrast to the performance of the broader crypto market, XRP continues to face significant challenges, according to statements from pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan. Despite a discouraging decline in the value of the crypto asset relative to Bitcoin (BTC) and 88% of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, Morgan maintains a bullish outlook on the asset. дальше »

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Senate bill could target crypto protocols due to broad language on digital assets

This week, a bill placed on the Senate calendar introduces several provisions that could impact digital asset protocols and tokens. Although it does not explicitly ban digital asset protocols, its broad scope could allow it to become an attack vector for anti-crypto aspects of the US government. дальше »

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Upcoming House budget bill could restrict SEC’s funding for SAB 121

The House Appropriation budget may prevent the SEC from enforcing SAB 121, with a policy rider blocking fund use for the rule. The post Upcoming House budget bill could restrict SEC’s funding for SAB 121 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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House Appropriation budget aims to prevent SEC from implementing SAB 121

An upcoming House Appropriation budget could prevent the US SEC from implementing its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, who reported the news on June 4, said the bill will prohibit the SEC from using appropriated funds to implement the rule. дальше »

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House Appropriation bill targets SEC’s controversial SAB 121 amid budget talks

An upcoming House Appropriation budget could prevent the US SEC from implementing its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, who reported the news on June 4, said the bill will prohibit the SEC from using appropriated funds to implement the rule. дальше »

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Crypto Money Laundering Scandal: Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan Indicted by US DOJ

In a significant development, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Bill Guan, the Chief Financial Officer of Epoch Times, a global newspaper and media company, on allegations of participating in a scheme to launder approximately $67 million using crypto. дальше »

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FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill

The agreement, which is subject to court approval, resolves a major hurdle for the FTX bankruptcy process.

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Epoch Times CFO charged with $67m crypto money laundering scheme

Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a far-right international media company, is accused of taking part in a multi-million crypto laundering scheme. U.S. federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Jun. 3, charging Weidong “Bill” Guan, the… дальше »

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FIT21 bill a ‘watershed moment’ for crypto despite CFTC-SEC friction

FIT21 is the first bipartisan legislation of its kind to pass in either chamber of Congress, but is its dual-agency model workable? дальше »

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Joe Biden has vetoed bill aimed at overturning SEC crypto accounting standards

Biden vetoes bill targeting SEC crypto rules, citing concerns over regulatory authority. Crypto industry criticizes Biden’s decision, calls it setback for innovation and financial freedom. The veto raises questions about Biden’s stance on crypto regulation and engagement with industry. дальше »

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Biden vetoes bill aiming to ‘undercut’ SEC crypto authority

Biden: "Appropriate guardrails that protect consumers and investors are necessary to harness the potential benefits... of crypto-asset innovation." дальше »

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U.S. Sen. Wyden: House 'Right' to Pursue Crypto Bill, Late in Session for More Progress

AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), one of the U.S. Senate Democrats who've shown some support for crypto issues, cast doubt Friday that a legislative solution for the industry would move quickly, but he suggested to an audience at CoinDesk's Consensus 2024 that the momentum will continue next year in Washington. дальше »

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McHenry pushes for Senate approval of FIT21 crypto bill

House Financial Services Committee chair Patrick McHenry is urging the Senate to pass a crucial bill that seeks to clarify cryptocurrency regulations prior to the November presidential election in the U. дальше »

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Ripple Not Suppressing XRP Price, Legal Analyst Claims

Bill Morgan has clarified that Ripple is not suppressing XRP sales дальше »

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U.S. House's Emmer Says Best Hope For Crypto Legislation Is Year-End Session

Despite the crypto industry's high-profile recent wins in Congress, major legislation faces a massive practical roadblock in the Senate, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) acknowledged Wednesday, saying that chamber will want its own say in a big crypto bill, leaving little time in the waning congressional session. дальше »

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U.S. House's Emmer Says Best Hope for Crypto Legislation Is Year-End Session

Despite the crypto industry's high-profile recent wins in Congress, major legislation faces a massive practical roadblock in the Senate, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) acknowledged Wednesday, saying that chamber will want its own say in a big crypto bill, leaving little time in the waning congressional session. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Insists ‘ETH Gate’ Not Just Conspiracy As CPAC Takes Action

In a post on social media, Bill Morgan, a leading pro-XRP attorney, reiterated allegations of biased regulatory practices by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing them of showing undue favoritism towards Ethereum at the expense of XRP. дальше »

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French Hill discusses Ether ETF, payments stablecoin bill 

In an interview on Monday, U.S. Representative French Hill emphasized legislative efforts to enable the private sector to lead the development of a dollar-backed payment stablecoin and predicted quicker market entry for spot Ethereum ETFs compared to Bitcoin ETFs.  U.S.… дальше »

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Consensus 2024 Week: The House Passed a Market Structure Bill

The House of Representatives voting overwhelmingly in favor of a crypto market structure bill is an interesting prelude to CoinDesk's annual conference. We'll be talking about these things in Austin this week. дальше »

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What comes after spot Ether ETF approvals? Execs weigh in

Consensys director of global regulatory matters Bill Hughes interpreted the approval as an admission that Ether is a commodity.

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Spot Ethereum ETFs approved, Reps pass FIT21 bill, Bitcoin reclaims $71k | Weekly Recap

Today’s edition of the weekly recap: spot Ethereum ETFs are happy; Bitcoin reclaimed the $71,000 threshold; lawmakers passed the FIT21 bill to ensure crypto regulatory clarity. дальше »

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Spot ETH ETFs approved, crypto bill passes US House, and more: Hodler’s Digest, May 19-25

U.S. SEC approves spot Ether ETFs, FIT21 crypto bill goes to the Senate, and Sam Bankman-Fried held in Oklahoma.

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U.S House passes Anti-CBDC Act as Biden, Trump do a 180 on cryptos

Republican-backed bill on CBDCs faced sparse attendance, with concerns over abuse and criticism of drafting Execs believe CBDCs are a potential threat to financial freedom With the United StThe post U. дальше »

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Is the House’s FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?

While many in the industry cheered the passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act yesterday, many other raised criticisms and concerns. дальше »

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House of Representatives halts Fed’s CBDC plans with new legislation

House passes bill to block Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC, citing privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. The post House of Representatives halts Fed’s CBDC plans with new legislation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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What is FIT21?

Explore the FIT21 bill, a pivotal move towards establishing a crypto regulation framework in the US, involving key financial agencies. The post What is FIT21? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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