Ronin Hack Update: Norway Returns Millions Stolen In Record Crypto Heist

The Norwegian government has successfully frozen and returned $5. 7 million linked to a high-profile cyber-attack on the Ronin network, an Ethereum sidechain integral to the web3 game Axie Infinity. дальше »

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Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

A group of more than 100 former US federal prosecutors has urged the United States government to intensify efforts to secure the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan from Nigerian custody, according to a June 6 letter. дальше »

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108 ex-prosecutors, feds echo calls to rescue Binance exec in Nigeria

The potential consequences of the United States government not helping Tigran Gambaryan are “dire,” according to a cohort of former federal prosecutors and agents. дальше »

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Dora Factory’s $DORA Airdrop Targets Over 1 Million ATOM Stakers In Historic MACI Voting Round

Dora Factory, a digital infrastructure of decentralized government and public good funding, is elated to announce the gas fee airdrop of its native token $DORA eligible to all ATOM stakers. According to the team behind the project, the airdrop campaign was set for June 5 for all ATOM stakers. 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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General election could delay crypto regulation by months — CryptoUK

Whether the U.K. Conservative Party maintains control of government or Labour is voted in, the House of Commons will be in recess until July 4 and during party conference season. дальше »

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Dogeverse and Kangamoon Investors Enjoy High Returns on MoonBag Presale

Did you know that over 23,000 cryptocurrencies exist? However, there are only 180 fiat currencies in the world. The crypto market is intended to offer an easy way to trade without government restrictions and third-party interference. дальше »

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Paxos launches Lift Dollar (USDL), a unique overnight yield generating stablecoin

The new Lift Dollar (USDL) stablecoin launched by Paxos offers daily yield from US government securities. The USDL stablecoin is issued on Ethereum. Currently the new stablecoin is accessible in the UAE, Europe, UK, and Japan. дальше »

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CBDC privacy concerns and ‘lack of purpose’ stall progress: 4 out of 167 live

Government interest in CBDCS was a knee-jerk reaction to the popularity of crypto and the rise of private stablecoins.

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Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

US lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to intervene in the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in Nigeria. In a June 4 letter to President Biden, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, the lawmakers highlighted Gambaryan’s wrongful detention by the Nigerian government. дальше »

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Zimbabwe central bank ironing out wrinkles in new currency

The new currency, an outgrowth of the government’s gold-backed token, is performing well economically but receiving mixed public reviews. дальше »

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India Springs Election Surprise, Sends Equity Market Crashing With Uncertain Implications for Crypto

India's voters have sprung an election surprise, even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies are poised to return to power, a result that could see the government kick the crypto policy can down the road" in terms of its priorities. дальше »

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Political puppetry or regulatory overreach? SEC’s independence under the spotlight

Has the SEC lost its independence, becoming a puppet of government politics rather than a fair regulator in the crypto industry? Experts weigh in. Lately, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been in the spotlight, and not for the… дальше »

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Australian Regulator Scolded Over 'Misleading' Release, Must Pay Costs as Block Earner Avoids Penalty

Block Earner doesn't need to pay a penalty because it acted honestly in seeking to engage with government over regulation of crypto-related products and services. дальше »

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Binance doesn’t see a clear roadmap for getting exec out of Nigeria

Noah Perlman, Binance’s Chief Compliance Officer, discussed the latest in the legal battle involving Nigeria and Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Perlman commented on the ongoing saga involving two Binance executives and the Nigerian government without giving much hope for a… дальше »

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Thailand touts new ‘digital nomad’ visa extendable for nearly a year: Report

The Thai government has announced a new visa class for remote workers that can be extended for up to 360 days, but details on income and tax liabilities are unclear. дальше »

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Biden Administration seeks China-style CBDCs, warns US Congressman

Congressman Emmer warns Biden's CBDC plan threatens privacy, introduces bill to prevent government surveillance. The post Biden Administration seeks China-style CBDCs, warns US Congressman appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Potential US TikTok buyer plans to decentralize TikTok, could relay on Polkadot parachain

US billionaire Frank McCourt is leading a consortium to acquire TikTok and decentralize it using the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP) from Project Liberty. TikTok, boasting over 170 million users, is being pressured by the US government to sell due to national security concerns and purported links to the Chinese government. дальше »

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‘Godfather of AI’ advises UK government to start UBI

Geoffrey Hinton also warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat within the next five to twenty years.

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Analyzing the US Government’s Bitcoin holdings: What you need to know

The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. According to the latest data from IntoTheBlock, the U. S. government holds over 1% of the Bitcoin supply, valued at an impressive $13. дальше »

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Tornado Cash founder sent to prison, DeFi’s EU struggles: Finance Redefined

The Tornado Cash developer has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado Cash. дальше »

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FIU steps up AML and CFT compliance for crypto exchanges in India

Indian authorities are actively working to bring all cryptocurrency exchanges operating in India under stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) guidelines to enhance compliance and oversight in the burgeoning digital asset market. The Indian government’s Financial… дальше »

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UK Crypto Advice Firm Shut Down After

The UK government’s Insolvency Service has shut down a crypto advisory firm for accounting negligence and the loss of investors’ money. The firm seemingly claimed to help users with investments while promoting crypto schemes that resulted in millions lost. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse defends Tether stance: What did he say?

Garlinghouse criticizes the SEC and the U.S. government regarding Tether. Tether maintained dominance despite controversies, indicating resilience. In a recent development, Ripple [XRP] CEO The post Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse defends Tether stance: What did he say? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Tornado Cash developer guilty of money laundering

Pertsev has been under arrest in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado Cash.

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Biden blocks China-backed crypto mining firm from Wyoming

The United States government has ordered a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company to stop constructing a mine in Wyoming. According to the May 13 order signed by President Joe Biden, MineOne Cloud Computing Investment and its partners will be required to… дальше »

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Digital yuan being dumped in favor of cash

While Beijing is trying to popularize its digital yuan, only a few seem to be ready to use it. As Chinese government employees, especially those in state-owned enterprises and governmental organizations, become early adopters of receiving their salaries in digital… дальше »

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Tether (USDT) CEO Defends Compliance Measures Amid Ripple (XRP) CEO’s Criticism

Amid criticism from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse alleging “The US Government is going after Tether (USDT issuer),” Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether Operations Limited, has comprehensively outlined the leading stablecoin issuer’s robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance measures. дальше »

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Tether CEO slams Ripple chief’s USDT remarks: Here’s what he said

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has slammed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s remarks that the US government is “going after” Tether (USDT) as mere “FUD.” The Tether CEO also hit back at Garlinghouse as a CEO at the helm of a company currently under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). UDST is the world’s […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO Claims US Government Is Obviously Going After USDT; Tether’s Ardoino Claps Back

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Ripple CEO says the U.S. government is going after Tether

Brad Garlinghouse highlights regulatory challenges for Tether and potential ripple effects in the cryptocurrency landscape. дальше »

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Binance bribery allegations could impede foreign investment in this country, risk consultants say

SBM Intelligence, a risk consultancy firm, has cautioned that bribery allegations against government officials could hinder foreign investment. дальше »

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US DOJ Appoints Forensic Risk Alliance to Monitor Binance

The US DOJ has appointed Forensic Risk Alliance to monitor Binance following its guilty plea to violations, ensuring compliance and direct reporting to the government. The post US DOJ Appoints Forensic Risk Alliance to Monitor Binance appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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‘Open-source’ CBDCs aren’t going to protect you from government

Opinion: From Brazil to Norway, there is plenty of evidence that governments are planning to use CBDCs to abuse their people.

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Ripple CEO Issues Major USDT Warning: "US Government Is Going After Tether"

The stunning warning was one of the highlights of a wide-ranging conversation with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse дальше »

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Nigeria Refutes Binance’s Bribery Allegations, Calls Them ‘Diversionary Tactics’

Nigeria has rejected bribery allegations made by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, labeling them as a “tactic to divert” attention from the exchange’s activities.  The statement comes in response to a blog post by Binance’s newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, who claimed that the Nigerian government demanded a $150 million cryptocurrency payment to settle […] дальше »

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Australia’s Crypto Crackdown: ATO Seeks Data from Exchanges To Identify Tax Discrepancies

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is targeting approximately 1. 2 million cryptocurrency-related accounts to tighten the noose on tax discrepancies. According to Reuters, this step marks an approach by the Australian government to “crackdown on users who may be failing to pay their taxes amid a rising interest in digital tokens. дальше »

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Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

The Nigerian government has refuted bribery allegations made by crypto exchange Binance, which were described as baseless and an attempt to distract from the company’s legal challenges in the country, according to a press statement released on May 8. дальше »

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Nigeria Rejects Binance's Bribery Accusations

The tensions between Binance and the Nigerian government continue to grow дальше »

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Nigeria denies “phantom” Binance bribe claims

Nigeria’s federal government refuted claims from Binance CEO Richard Teng, accusing officials of demanding a “significant payment” to resolve ongoing disputes. дальше »

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Nigeria Threatens Crypto Knockout: P2P Ban Looms In Fintech Feud

Nigeria’s once-tepid stance on cryptocurrency has taken a sharp turn towards prohibition. The Nigerian government, citing concerns over Naira manipulation, is proposing a ban on P2P (Peer-to-Peer) trading platforms that utilize the local currency. дальше »

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UK Minister Says Government Only Has Time to Implement Stablecoin, Staking Legislation

Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said that the government could put through stablecoin and staking legislation in the coming weeks but will outline was is coming later. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity

Revelations about the encrypted messaging app Signal's government connections and key personnel are raising doubts about its ability to protect dissenters. The post Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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The U.S. Government’s Hypocritical Case Against Tornado Cash

You would think the government would be against an online privacy service facilitating money laundering. But it actually created one of the best, says attorney Alexandra Damsker. дальше »

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Правительство США изъяло у наркоторговца биткоины на $250 млн

Аналитики Arkham Intelligence зафиксировали конфискацию 3940 BTC (~$249 млн) у наркоторговца Банмита Сингха в пользу правительства США. $250M of BTC seized by the US Government is now on Arkham. дальше »

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Nigeria plans to delist naira from all P2P crypto platforms

Nigeria aims to ban naira use on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. News comes after a meeting between the government represented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the blockchain community. дальше »

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Binance CEO says Nigeria ‘unlawfully detained’ Tigran Gambaryan

Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has made a “dangerous precedent” for all companies worldwide following the detention of the exchange’s two employees. The arrest of two mid-level employees following their invitation to collaborate on policy meetings in… дальше »

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Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

The Nigerian government has revealed intentions to delist the national currency, the Naira, from all peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reportedly revealed this plan during a virtual meeting with the country’s blockchain stakeholders today as part of a wider effort to combat the […] The post Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use

The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary.

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“US government can’t go bankrupt because we can print our own money,” says Biden Administration

Jared Bernstein's remarks on US money printing spark controversy and bring Bitcoin into the spotlight as a potential inflation hedge. The post “US government can’t go bankrupt because we can print our own money,” says Biden Administration appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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