Coinbase CEO Corrects France’s Central Bank Governor on Bitcoin Issuance at Davos

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Bitcoin has no issuer and is more independent than central banks. He called it a check on government spending. The post Coinbase CEO Corrects France’s Central Bank Governor on Bitcoin Issuance at Davos appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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One country is moving its economy “fully on-chain” with USDC, but the data reveals a massive hidden catch

Bermuda wants to become the world's first “fully on-chain national economy. ” The announcement, delivered jointly by the island's government, Circle, and Coinbase on Jan. 19, frames the initiative as the deployment of digital asset infrastructure across government agencies, local banks, insurers, small businesses, and consumers, with USDC positioned as the primary payment rail. дальше »

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BTC sinks below $90K, ETH, XRP slip 5%: what’s driving the crypto bloodbath

Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping more than 3% to below $90,000 during US morning trading, as a wave of global risk aversion swept across markets. The sell-off was driven by a sharp rout in Japan’s government bond market and renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump against Europe, pushing investors out of risk […] дальше »

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South Korea may target fairer crypto market with banking rule changes: report

The one-exchange-one-bank model is not a legal requirement but is widely followed. A government study found the setup limits access for small crypto exchanges. Large platforms dominate Korean won-based trading due to better liquidity. дальше »

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Bermuda taps Circle and Coinbase to build fully onchain national economy

Circle and Coinbase have partnered with the Government of Bermuda to help the island nation go “fully onchain” by providing the digital infrastructure needed to support a nationwide transition to blockchain-based finance. дальше »

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Bermuda partners with Coinbase and Circle for ‘fully onchain‘ economy

The partnership builds upon previous work Bermuda’s government has done to attract crypto companies, including the passage of a comprehensive regulatory framework in 2018. дальше »

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Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Wallet Case Not Sold And Will Remain In Strategic Reserve, White House Confirms

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US Official Says Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Case Was Not Sold

According to a senior White House crypto adviser, the Bitcoin tied to the Samourai Wallet forfeiture was not liquidated by federal authorities. The assets will remain held by the government under its strategic reserve plan, the adviser said on social media. дальше »

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U.S. government confirms it did not sell Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet

The U. S. government has confirmed that it did not sell Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet. The confirmation addresses earlier claims that the assets had been liquidated in violation of federal policyThe post U. дальше »

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DOJ confirms seized Bitcoin from Samourai Wallet case has not been sold

The DOJ confirms Samourai Bitcoin will not be sold and will remain in the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve alongside roughly 328,000 BTC held by the government. The post DOJ confirms seized Bitcoin from Samourai Wallet case has not been sold appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve A U. S. official denied reports that the bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was sold and said it will remain on the government’s balance sheet in compliance with President Trump’s executive order. дальше »

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The US government just caved to a crypto exchange pulling support for legislation that changes everything for investors

The US crypto industry believed it stood on the precipice of securing the regulatory legitimacy it has pursued for a decade, but the political ground has suddenly shifted beneath it. On Jan. 14, Sen. дальше »

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US government confirms no plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite ongoing investigation

The decision to retain Powell amid the investigation may impact perceptions of Fed independence and influence future monetary policy dynamics. The post US government confirms no plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite ongoing investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Here’s how the US government now offers a path to a new all-time high for Bitcoin and crypto CLARITY

On Jan. 13, the US Senate Banking Committee released the full text of the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) ahead of its expected markup this week. The 278-page draft abandons the strategy of picking winners on a token-by-token basis. дальше »

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Nigeria begins tracking crypto transactions through tax IDs

Nigeria has started tracking cryptocurrency transactions and linking them to individuals as part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. By introducing this system, the Nigerian government has aligned itself with the new Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Crypto-Asset… дальше »

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Most U.S. debanking tied to government pressure, Cato report finds

Cato report finds most U.S. debanking stems from direct or indirect government pressure, with crypto firms hit hard and Congress urged to reform key banking laws. A majority of U.S. debanking cases result from direct or indirect government pressure rather… дальше »

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UK lawmakers urge ban on crypto political donations over foreign interference

Seven senior Labour MPs have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, urging the government to include a ban in an elections bill expected later this month, according to The Observer and The Guardian. дальше »

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Most US debanking cases stem from government pressure, report says

Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony argues the US Congress needs to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, repeal confidentiality laws and end reputational risk regulation to address debanking. дальше »

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Crypto Scam: Louisiana Bitcoin ATM Protections Help Recover $200,000 – Details

A recently ratified law in the state of  Louisiana has helped seniors recover $200,000 following a Bitcoin ATM-related scam operation. This development represents a fine example of government protecting users’ interests even while encouraging digital asset adoption. дальше »

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Torres, Pelosi lead push to bar government officials from prediction markets

Is the most corrupt corner of Washington "the intersection of prediction markets and the federal government"? This House member thinks so. дальше »

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Wyoming launches state-backed stablecoin as public finance experiment

Wyoming has launched FRNT, the first stablecoin issued and backed by a US state government. The dollar-pegged token is fully backed by cash and Treasuries and managed by Franklin Templeton. Interest from reserves is directed to Wyoming public schools rather than token holders. дальше »

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Bitcoin, ether ease after early January pop as markets price fed cuts

The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds. дальше »

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Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets

Representative Ritchie Torres is set to introduce the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. The post Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Venezuela’s Bitcoin Bombshell: The $60B Shadow Reserve Crypto Markets Aren’t Priced For

Crypto markets have spent years tracking government Bitcoin holdings, ETF inflows, and institutional accumulation. But a new claim circulating on X indicates traders may have missed something much bigger hiding in plain sight. дальше »

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Japan’s Finance Minister Backs Crypto Trading on Exchanges

Japan’s finance minister confirmed government support for crypto trading through regulated stock and commodity exchanges. The post Japan’s Finance Minister Backs Crypto Trading on Exchanges appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons

Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website. дальше »

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John Deaton Names XRP Holders' Role in Stopping US Government Overreach

John Deaton has recalled the significance of the XRP lawsuit in the crypto market breakout in the U.S. дальше »

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HBAR Price Ignores Big Catalysts as Hedera Becomes Government Infrastructure

Hedera’s HBAR token is trading around $0. 114, down roughly 50% from its October highs. On the surface, that price action looks discouraging. But when you step back and look at what’s happening around the network, the disconnect becomes hard to ignore. дальше »

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USA, Russia quietly discuss Bitcoin mining at ZNPP as Kyiv is left out - Details

At Russia’s year-end State Council meeting on 25 December, the official topic was routine training of government staff. However, according to reporting from Kommersant’s Andrei Kolesnikov, theThe post USA, Russia quietly discuss Bitcoin mining at ZNPP as Kyiv is left out - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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10 stories that rewired digital finance in 2025 – the year crypto became infrastructure

This year opened with Bitcoin (BTC) proponents expecting a clean rally, driven by halving narratives, spot ETF momentum, and a Fed pivot all stacked neatly in their favor. Instead, the year closed with BTC stuck 30% below its October peak, North Korean hackers walking away with $2 billion, and the US government quietly building a […] The post 10 stories that rewired digital finance in 2025 – the year crypto became infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bank of Russia: Crypto is now legal, but do not buy it unless...

For a long time, Russia treated cryptocurrency like the enemy. In 2022, the government tried to ban everything, from mining Bitcoin to trading it, fearing it would hurt the country’s financial sThe post Bank of Russia: Crypto is now legal, but do not buy it unless... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Quantum Fears Date Back to 2011

Alarmists warned that the US government would break ECDSA "within 5 years." Skeptics pointed out that quantum computers could barely work. дальше »

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IMF says El Salvador in talks to sell state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet

The IMF says negotiations for the sale of El Salvador's wallet are ”well advanced,” but President Nayib Bukele claimed that his government wouldn't stop buying Bitcoin. дальше »

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Bank of Russia unveils proposal to open crypto access to Russians

Retail crypto access in Russia may soon become a reality, but only under tight restrictions and government oversight. дальше »

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Interview: UK regulators are behind on crypto, LO:TECH CEO Tim Meggs explains why

For years, the UK government has signaled its ambition to become a global crypto hub, but for those building the infrastructure, the pace of progress tells a different story. While the EU implements MiCA and offshore jurisdictions attract talent with favorable tax regimes, London remains stuck in the consultation phase. To understand the real impact […] дальше »

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Japan’s Rate Hike Goes Wrong: Yen Sinks—What It Means for Bitcoin

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 30 years, yet the yen tumbled to record lows. The outcome is the exact opposite of what Japan intended. With the government now signaling possible intervention in the currency market, uncertainty is only growing. дальше »

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Crypto breaks higher as BOJ decision clears a macro overhang

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate. дальше »

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Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world’s top government bitcoin holders. дальше »

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US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood

The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages. дальше »

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SEC Crypto Task Force holds roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy

The SEC Crypto Task Force discusses crypto financial privacy and government oversight at a roundtable on surveillance and digital assets. The post SEC Crypto Task Force holds roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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UK To Regulate Crypto Like Traditional Finance From 2027

The UK will regulate crypto like traditional financial products under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) oversight from 2027. Its government will introduce legislation into parliament today [...] дальше »

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Digital assets have vanished from government “vulnerability” list, officially ending a three-year regulatory chokehold on US banks

The Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) 2025 annual report dropped digital assets from its list of financial-system vulnerabilities, ending three years of high-alert posture that framed crypto as a budding contagion channel requiring new legislation and cautious bank supervision. дальше »

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Zcash is discreetly sitting in US government wallets, creating a bizarre conflict for the regulators attacking privacy

The US government appears to hold a significant amount of Zcash, a privacy-focused digital asset, according to a new analysis by Arkham Intelligence. The position, valued at approximately $1. 5 million, reportedly stems from assets seized during the 2017 takedown of the AlphaBay darknet market. дальше »

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South Korea Tightens Grip On Crypto Exchanges, Imposes Bank-Level Standards

South Korea moved to tighten rules for cryptocurrency platforms after a major breach at Upbit that sent shockwaves through the local market and government halls. Related Reading: Trump’s New Security Strategy Leaves Crypto And Blockchain Out Government Pushes Bank-Level Rules According to government and industry reports, the Upbit breach on November 27, 2025 involved the […] дальше »

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Holding $17.8B, US Government Now One of the Largest Crypto Whales

Key Takeaways: The U. S. government now holds $17. 8 billion in crypto, making it one of the largest crypto holders in the world. Institutional accumulation is accelerating, signaling a shift toward The post Holding $17. дальше »

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DOGE Japan Edition Launches to Reform Tax Breaks and Subsidies

Japan’s government held a ministerial meeting to advance a domestic Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. The goal is to reform special tax measures and subsidies. Finance Minister Katayama underlined the urgent need for objective metrics to review tax expenditures, especially as Japan faces a projected annual revenue shortfall of 1. дальше »

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Fresh from the Trading Room: Who shines brighter?

The market is repricing risks after the U.S. government shutdown, driving major volatility ahead of the next Fed meeting. дальше »

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Uzbekistan approves stablecoins as an official mode of payment

Stablecoins will be officially recognised as a payment method starting January 1, 2026, in Uzbekistan as part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s financial landscape. Sandbox to test stablecoins and tokenised assets The Uzbekistan government has established a regulatory sandbox under the supervision of the National Agency for Perspective Projects, working closely with […] дальше »

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The UK government proposes a ‘no gain, no loss’ tax for DeFi users

The UK government is moving to ease the tax treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions, proposing a “no gain, no loss” approach for crypto lending and liquidity pool arrangements. The proposal, aimed at aligning tax rules with the economic realities of DeFi, could provide significant relief for users who have faced complex reporting requirements and […] дальше »

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The UK government proposes a “no gain, no loss” tax for DeFi users

The UK government is moving to ease the tax treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions, proposing a “no gain, no loss” approach for crypto lending and liquidity pool arrangements. The proposal, aimed at aligning tax rules with the economic realities of DeFi, could provide significant relief for users who have faced complex reporting requirements and […] дальше »

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