Blockchain Association hosts Policy Summit, calls for crypto regulation and national security

Lawmakers, industry leaders, and blockchain innovators gathered this week to discuss the future of crypto policies and their impact on national security. The Blockchain Association hosted its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on December 16-17, 2024. With key… дальше »

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Pastor ran crypto scam preying on congregation, CFTC sues 

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. дальше »

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Пастора церкви обвинили продвижении криптопирамиды на $6 млн

CFTC подала жалобу на пастора испанской церкви в штате Вашингтон за продвижение мошеннической криптовалютной схемы Понци среди прихожан. . @CFTC Charges Washington State Pastor with Fraud, Misappropriation in Multilevel Marketing Scheme Targeting Hispanic Americans: https://t. дальше »

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Fairshake: Crypto Titans Use Old-School Dollars to Turn Tide in Congress

The industry went from pariah in Washington to being a top political player in less than two years, thanks in part to unlimited spending and hard-nosed tactics. дальше »

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Bitcoin crosses $93k, meme coin mania, Washington goes DOGE, FTX sues Binance | Weekly Recap

In today’s edition of the weekly recap: Bitcoin crossed the $93,000 mark; meme coins saw massive rallies; Washington embraced the Department of Government Efficiency; FTX sued Binance; speculations around Gensler’s resignation; Polymarket under probe. Bitcoin crossed $93,000 Meme coin mania?… дальше »

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Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison for extracting nearly 120k BTC

Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal judge for stealing billions worth of Bitcoin from crypto exchange Bitfinex. According to a Bloomberg report, Lichtenstein received his sentence from the Washington federal court… дальше »

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Washington goes DOGE as Elon Musk pushes for a leaner government

What could Elon Musk’s Dogecoin-infused approach bring to Washington as he leads the DOGE Department with Vivek Ramaswamy? Elon Musk and the rise of “DOGE” in the U.S. politics Elon Musk and Dogecoin (DOGE) are unconventional players in American politics,… дальше »

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Дональд Трамп будет набирать правительство из приверженцев криптовалют

Избранный президент США Дональд Трамп рассматривает возможность назначения на ключевые должности в правительстве кандидатов, поддерживающих криптовалюты. Об это пишет The Washington Post со ссылкой на источники. дальше »

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Команда Трампа нашла замену главам финансовых регулирующих ведомств

Команда избранного президента США Дональда Трампа изучает кандидатуры на посты руководителей органов финансового регулирования, узнала The Washington Post. В число кандидатов могут войти люди, имеющие «дружественное отношение к криптовалютам», дали понять источники газеты. дальше »

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Charles Hoskinson says 'working with Washington' - ADA surges

Charles Hoskinson’s remarks sends ADA soaring to 6-month highs. However, ADA's state pointed to an impending correction.  Cardano [ADA] has made a remarkable comeback, rebounding from a pThe post Charles Hoskinson says 'working with Washington' - ADA surges appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Majority of candidates backed by pro-crypto PACs won the elections

Pro-crypto political action committees (PACs) scored significant victories in the U. S. elections, with 48 of their endorsed candidates winning as of Nov. 8, positioning the industry for stronger influence in Washington, Bloomberg News reported. дальше »

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Crypto Is a Clear Winner With Trump as GOP Takes Senate, Sherrod Brown Loses and Gensler Likely Heading for Door

Having $169 million to spend on U.S. congressional elections can produce fast results in Washington, as the crypto sector's campaign-finance blitz this year helped rid it of a powerful Democratic senator who stood in the way of legislation and also populated Congress with a large number of new friends. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO: US election is going to be a speed bump or wind gust for crypto

Bitcoin’s value has risen over 400% between 2020 and 2024 Solana has increased in value by nearly 4,500% from $1.49 to around $166 in four years This trajectory of positivity will continue beyond the 2024 US elections, according to Matt Hougan Bitwise’s CIO has said while Washington can alter the trajectory of the crypto market […] The post Bitwise CIO: US election is going to be a speed bump or wind gust for crypto appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Coinbase’s $75 million election gamble: could it change the course of US crypto policy?

Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong has placed a significant political bet on shaping US crypto policy, positioning his company as one of the top corporate donors in the 2024 election. As the regulatory landscape tightens under the scrutiny of SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Armstrong, and his team have invested millions in Washington to advocate for favorable […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Bound For $100,000 As Bitwise CIO Claims It ‘Doesn’t Need Washington’ To Succeed

With just four days to go until the US presidential election, crypto enthusiasts are hoping that a victory for their preferred candidate will lead to a higher Bitcoin (BTC) price. Who Will Be More Beneficial For Bitcoin? From a crypto-enthusiast perspective, the 2024 US presidential elections are unlike any other as both candidates recognize the […] дальше »

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Industry-Funded Polls Back Crypto Message: They Have Enough Voters to Make a Splash

The latest crypto election poll illustrates — according to its industry sponsor — that single-issue crypto voters exist. That's a point the industry has been seeking to score for months, and its potential ramifications in future Washington policy discussions could run deep. дальше »

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As BIS Mulls Shutting Down mBridge, Its Innovation Hub Calls The Project a ‘Public Good’

An international payments project backed by China, the UAE, Thailand and Hong Kong is raising concerns in Washington. дальше »

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RBI chief says stablecoins threaten India’s monetary sovereignty

The Indian central bank governor views stablecoins as a risk to government sovereignty over the monetary system. Speaking at the G30 39th Annual International Banking Seminar held in Washington DC, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das said he has… дальше »

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Tether CEO Ardoino Says He Expects U.S. Will Catch Up in Crypto Regulation

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told a U.S. crowd on Tuesday that he's counting on sensible crypto regulations coming soon from the U.S. "There is no place like the U.S.," he said via video link at DC Fintech Week in Washington. дальше »

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US prosecutors push for 5 year prison sentence for Bitfinex-hack mastermind

US prosecutors urged a Washington federal judge that Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind who extracted 120,000 Bitcoin ($8 billion) by hacking into the Bitfinex crypto exchange, should get five years in prison. дальше »

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Why This ETF Expert Is Bullish on Ethereum and Says Washington’s Crypto Stance Is Misunderstood

If Vice President Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, that could be good for Ethereum, though crypto is in good shape either way, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says. дальше »

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Prediction Markets Go to Washington('s Appeals Court)

The CFTC is working to ban political prediction markets. Its current goal: Get a federal appeals court to keep one from launching while it argues a judge was mistaken in overturning its rejection of Kalshi. дальше »

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Blockchain Titans Unite: $100K Fundraiser For Kamala Harris In The Works

Crypto executives and industry advocates are planning a $100,000 fundraiser for US Vice President Kamala Harris, set to take place on September 13 in Washington, D.C. Related Reading: Bitcoin September Blues: Will The Top Crypto Defy Historical Downtrends? The move is eyed as part of a strategic attempt to encourage greater leniency in the crypto […] дальше »

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Lawsuit accuses CZ, Binance of being 'getaway drivers' for 'bad actors'

Binance under scrutiny again after a class action lawsuit against it was filed in Washington If the case goes ahead, blockchain analytics could be on trial Binance and its former CEO, ChangpThe post Lawsuit accuses CZ, Binance of being 'getaway drivers' for 'bad actors' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Senate insiders claim Harris eyeing Gensler for Treasury as DNC skips adding Bitcoin in platform

Vice President Kamala Harris is considering nominating SEC chair Gary Gensler as Treasury Secretary under her administration if elected president, the Washington Reporter reported on Aug. 19, citing “multiple senior Senate staffers. дальше »

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What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto

It’s long past time for critics to look past their biases and recognize the reality of the digital assets industry, say Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter. дальше »

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Kamala Harris Reps to Meet Crypto Industry Leaders on Monday

Kamala Harris' representatives plan a Washington meeting with crypto industry leaders, signaling a pro-crypto shift for Democrats ahead of the 2024 elections. The post Kamala Harris Reps to Meet Crypto Industry Leaders on Monday appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Tyler Winklevoss accuses Biden-Harris of avoiding crypto critics

In a long X post on Saturday, Gemini crypto exchange co-founder Tyler Winklevoss accused the current White House Administration of unwillingness to engage with the crypto community. Tyler wrote that in June, he and his twin Cameron were disinvited from a crypto round table in Washington that was supposed to have the White House in […] The post Tyler Winklevoss accuses Biden-Harris of avoiding crypto critics appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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As D.C. Adopts Sound Money Principles, States Must Continue to Lead

Politicians in Washington D.C. warming to the idea of Bitcoin should not incite apathy from politicians and policy makers at the state level. дальше »

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Why will Robinhood be $9m poorer with its referral program?

A U.S. federal judge has ordered Robinhood Financial LLC to pay $9 million in a lawsuit over its referral program. The case involved a broker’s “refer-a-friend” promotion that allowed unwanted text messages to be sent in Washington. The total payment… дальше »

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Judge nods Robinhood’s $9M ‘refer-a-friend’ lawsuit settlement

Robinhood has settled a long-running class-action lawsuit in Washington that involved unsolicited text spamming via its ‘refer-a-friend’ program. дальше »

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Washington financial watchdog warns of scam involving fake crypto ‘professors’

A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, with the bad actors masquerading as business “professors.” According to a warning issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the scheme starts with advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook,… дальше »

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Coinbase sues SEC in ‘reverse UNO’ move on crypto transparency – reports

Coinbase has taken a bold step in its ongoing struggle with financial regulators. As Fox Business reported, the company has filed lawsuits against both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in a Washington, DC district court, seeking access to internal documents related to crypto regulation. дальше »

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Blockchain Association objects to IRS broker rule in letter

The Washington DC-based blockchain advocacy group argued the IRS' broker rule provisions violate the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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Stablecoin Issuers Now 18th Largest Holder of U.S. Debt

Stablecoin issuers are fast emerging as a significant source of demand for the U.S. Treasury notes as concerns about Washington's debt management grow. дальше »

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Surprising Tone Shift: Biden Administration Officials To Attend Key Bitcoin Roundtable In DC

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Biden admin, Mark Cuban reportedly set for high-stakes Bitcoin roundtable in DC

Over the weekend, Bitcoin Magazine reported that US Congressman Ro Khanna, representing California’s 17th congressional district, is set to host a Bitcoin and blockchain roundtable in Washington, D. дальше »

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Ethfinance Under Fire: Washington Watchdog Issues Fraud Alert

Washington state regulators are investigating Ethfinance, a crypto trading platform, after a local investor reported losing a staggering $310,000. The case raises red flags about potential crypto scams preying on unsuspecting victims through social media. дальше »

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Ethfinance fee scam sees $310k lost, Washington DFI issue alert

The Washington DFI has issued a warning after a trader lost $310,000 to the fraudulent crypto platform Ethfinance. дальше »

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Washington DFI issues public alert on Ethfinance over alleged fee fraud

The Washington State DFI has issued a public alert over an alleged $310,000 crypto scam scheme involving a crypto exchange. The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has received a complaint after an investor failed to withdraw… дальше »

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Did a Single Trump NFT Purchase Change Washington's Mind on Crypto?

Valentin Pletnev couldn't use his ticket for a Mar-a-Lago Trump gala, so prominent crypto figure Ryan Selkis went instead. Neither expected the U.S. policy whirlwind that followed, but even as Pletnev upgrades his DeFi platform to promote 'Yield for All,' it still won't be available in the country. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO says market undervaluing Washington’s shifting attitude toward crypto

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes the market is underestimating the significance of Washington’s evolving attitude toward cryptocurrencies Hougan said in a June 4 memo that the US political landscape regarding crypto has changed significantly toward a more positive stance in recent weeks, and the market would been at a new all-time high already if its […] The post Bitwise CIO says market undervaluing Washington’s shifting attitude toward crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor To Pay $40M And Settle Tax Fraud Lawsuit – Details

According to Bloomberg, Michael Saylor, the chairman of business intelligence software company MicroStrategy and a Bitcoin (BTC) bull, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle a tax fraud lawsuit.   The lawsuit, filed by the attorney general’s office in Washington, D. дальше »

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Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy settle $40 million tax fraud case without admission of guilt

Washington, D. C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced a historic $40 million tax fraud recovery settlement with Michael Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy, according to a June 3 press release. дальше »

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Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy to pay $40m in tax evasion settlement

MicroStrategy CEO and Bitcoin supporter Michael Saylor has agreed to the largest income tax settlement deal in Washington D.C.'s history. 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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Crypto exposes sudden rift among Democrats months ahead of election

Crypto voters have become a new battleground for the 2024 presidential election, in a bipartisan shift that has taken Washington by surprise. дальше »

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Tom Emmer at Consensus 2024: Crypto is nonpartisan and here to stay

Speaking at Consensus 2024, Republican majority whip Tom Emmer shared his perspective on cryptocurrency regulatory efforts in Washington.  дальше »

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TRON DAO at DC Blockchain Summit

Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2024 – TRON DAO, a leading innovator in blockchain technology, showcased its prowess as a Silver Sponsor at the prestigious DC Blockchain Summit held in Washington DC on May 15, 2024. дальше »

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Leading Crypto-Policy Academic in Washington to Open Disclosure Firm Bluprynt

Georgetown Law professor Christopher Brummer leads an annual event on emerging financial technology in Washington that became a top forum for crypto issues in recent years. Now he's joining the sector, founding Bluprynt to help the industry with its regulatory disclosures as rules begin to emerge around the world. дальше »

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