Trump campaign raises $4 million in crypto donations: Who are the high-profile donors?

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has successfully tapped into the cryptocurrency market, receiving over $4 million in digital donations.   According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, these contributions have come in various forms, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Ripple’s XRP token, and the US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC. дальше »

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Coinbase Narrows Demand for SEC Chair Gensler's Crypto Messages

Coinbase Inc. (COIN) is going after internal chatter at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that may shed light on its pursuit of cryptocurrency exchanges as illegal enterprises – including Chair Gary Gensler's own communications – but the scope of its latest request filed on Tuesday has been dialed back after resistance from a federal judge. дальше »

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Jefferies believes Trump’s ‘overt’ support for Bitcoin will benefit crypto stocks, gold miners

Wall Street investment bank Jefferies analysts believe former President Donald Trump’s “overt support” for Bitcoin and crypto, combined with anticipated higher inflation, larger fiscal deficits, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve, could undermine the US dollar’s dominance as a store of wealth. дальше »

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A Second Look at Third-Party Token Allegations in the SEC's Case Against Binance

Last week, a federal judge convened a hearing for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance after publishing her ruling on Binance's motion to dismiss the SEC lawsuit. 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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Federal Reserve: Crypto Reacts to Fed's Crucial Market Comments

Fed officials have delivered key remarks with implications for crypto market дальше »

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Nigerian court orders arrest of prison doctor as Binance exec is wheelchair-bound

A Nigerian court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, a doctor at the Kuje Correctional Centre, currently holding Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Reports from local media state that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal… дальше »

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Выступление главы ФРС повысило вероятность снижения ставки в сентябре

Федрезерв не будет ждать, пока инфляция упадет до 2%, прежде чем начать снижать процентные ставки. Об этом предупредил председатель ФРС Джером Пауэлл. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said on Monday that the Fed will not wait until inflation falls to 2% before starting to cut interest rates. дальше »

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Crypto price predictions: Internet Computer, IOTA, Notcoin

Cryptocurrency prices bounced back this week, helped by numerous catalysts. Germany has ended its Bitcoin transfers to exchanges while the Federal Reserve has pointed to interest rate cuts even before inflation drops to its 2% target. дальше »

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Looking into why Bitcoin did not respond to June's CPI report

The Federal Reserve recently announced June's CPI reports. However, most crypto assets, led by Bitcoin, did not respond to the recent report. The recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report relThe post Looking into why Bitcoin did not respond to June's CPI report appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin price rises amid spot ETF inflows of $295 million

Bitcoin rose nearly 4% early Tuesday morning to trade above $57,400, despite sell-off pressure that continues to face the flagship cryptocurrency. Tpday’s upside comes after Monday saw a barrage of dumping from the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). дальше »

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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Blocking Federal CBDCs

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill banning CBDC, citing its vagueness and urging focus on existing cybersecurity threats. The post North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Blocking Federal CBDCs appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Former US solicitor general claims regulators want to ‘debank’ crypto

Several parties have filed amicus briefs with the appellate court in support of Custodia Bank receiving approval for a master account from the Federal Reserve. дальше »

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The Federal Reserve, Custodia Bank, and the Battle over Sovereignty

A Review of the Amicus Briefs in the Custodia Case. дальше »

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DraftKings NFTs Securities Trial Advances As Judge Rejects Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit

A US Judge has rejected DraftKings’ motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit filed by the company’s Non-Fungible Token (NFT) buyers. The lawsuit accuses DraftKings, its CEO, CFO, and president of allegedly violating federal securities laws with its NFTs. дальше »

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When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?

A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance ruled that most of the case can proceed, but dismissed charges tied to the sale of BUSD and secondary sales of BNB. дальше »

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Bitcoin Sideways Amid Fed Rate Uncertainty: Is A Liquidity Crunch Looming?

Bitcoin is facing significant headwinds as the US Federal Reserve maintains a stringent approach to controlling inflation. On Tuesday, July 2, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conveyed cautious optimism about recent inflation data but reiterated the need for sustained improvement before considering rate cuts. дальше »

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U.S. Court orders Sam Ikkurty to pay $84M for crypto Ponzi scheme

A federal court has ordered Jafia LLC and its owner, Sam Ikkurty, to pay nearly $84 million to crypto investors after ruling that the firm operated a Ponzi-like scheme.  The judgment, issued by Judge Mary Rowland in the US District… дальше »

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Court greenlights expediting Consensys, SEC lawsuit

A federal judge has approved a timeline for the court to consider the merits of the lawsuit filed by software firm Consensys against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners. дальше »

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Experts say latest SCOTUS opinions will limit SEC power over crypto

The conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with two majority opinions that could have lasting implications for federal agencies to enforce laws. дальше »

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Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service

The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets. дальше »

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Hawaii crypto firms no longer need MT license, regulator rules

While exempt from the Money Transmitter License requirement, crypto firms in Hawaii must still comply with any federal licensing laws. дальше »

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U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge

A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws. дальше »

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SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ethereum software provider Consensys over its MetaMask service Friday, alleging the wallet tool was an unregistered broker that "engaged in the offer and sale of securities" and that its staking service violated federal securities laws. дальше »

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Supreme Court Rules to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine, Curbing Federal Agencies’ Power

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday to drastically curb the authority of federal regulators, overturning a 40-year-old legal precedent that gave regulatory agencies leeway to interpret the laws they are tasked with enforcing. дальше »

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German unemployment jumps 6% in June

Germany’s unemployment rate increased to 6% in June, reaching its highest level since May 2021, according to a report released by the Federal Employment Agency on Friday. This rise reflects growing concerns about the country’s economic stability amid global uncertainties. дальше »

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USD/MXN analysis amid the Banxico and Fed divergence

The USD/MXN exchange rate continued rebounding this week after the latest Banxico interest rate decision. It has risen for four straight days and is nearing the year-to-date high of 19.0. Fed and Banxico decision The USD/MXN pair has bounced back in the past few days after it became clear that the Federal Reserve will maintain […] дальше »

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US Fed CIO says it’s ‘hard to justify’ hiring human coders over AI

The Federal Reserve’s leadership seemingly views generative AI as a “super analyst” capable of turbocharging the agency’s work process. 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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German Gov’t Sends $24 Million More Bitcoin To Kraken, Coinbase As Its BTC Selling Spree Continues

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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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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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Hydrogen execs jailed for manipulating HYDRO crypto price

Hydrogen Technology Corporation executives have been sentenced for operating a multimillion-dollar crypto securities fraud scheme. A federal Florida judge has sentenced Michael Kane, the chief executive of Hydrogen Technology Corporation, a New York-based crypto firm, to nearly four years in… 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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Germany transfers millions in Bitcoin to various wallets

The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred 900 Bitcoin to Kraken, Coinbase and an untagged wallet. A wallet associated with the BKA sent $24 million in bitcoin (BTC) in two transactions to the Kraken and Coinbase cryptocurrency exchanges during… дальше »

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Winklevoss twins receive refund of over $300k from Trump’s campaign

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have been collectively refunded around $310,800 by the Trump 47 Committee since they exceeded the maximum amount of donation allowed by federal law, a campaign official told Bloomberg. дальше »

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Winklevoss twins get Bitcoin donation refund from Trump campaign: Bloomberg

The Trump campaign refunded the Winklevoss twins after their Bitcoin donations went over the federal limit. The post Winklevoss twins get Bitcoin donation refund from Trump campaign: Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Lawyer Explains What Ripple’s Latest Court Win Means For XRP

On June 20, Ripple Labs Inc. scored a pivotal victory in its ongoing legal challenges, specifically in the federal class action suit filed in the Northern District of California. The case (4:18-cv-06753-PJH), presided over by Judge Phyllis J. дальше »

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Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

A federal judge in California indicated that he is inclined to let the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken proceed, casting doubt on the exchange’s efforts to have the case dismissed, according to media reports. дальше »

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Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

A federal high court in Nigeria has dismissed a human rights lawsuit filed by Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla against the country’s National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. дальше »

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German Government Agency Moves $425M Bitcoin, Some to Crypto Exchanges

Arkham has identified the entity as an address belonging to the German Federal Criminal Police Office, which had seized almost 50,000 BTC from a piracy site. дальше »

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Бразильские налоговики потребуют отчета о методах работы от иностранных криптобирж

Департамент федеральных доходов Бразилии (Receita Federal) усилит надзор за иностранными криптовалютными биржами и потребует дополнительную информацию о методах работы. дальше »

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Brazil’s tax dept to summon info from foreign crypto exchanges: Report

The Federal Revenue of Brazil is publishing an ordinance this week to look for any potential “illegality” and info on what Brazilians may be owing in tax. дальше »

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Brazil’s tax department to begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges

Brazil’s Special Department of Federal Revenue will begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges to ensure their operations are in compliance with local regulations, Reuters reported on June 18. дальше »

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Gorilla, Io.net, Toncoin defy gravity as focus shifts to SolJu

It was a sea of red in the cryptocurrency industry as concerns about the Federal Reserve and Bitcoin ETF inflows continued. Bitcoin remained below $67,000 while most altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano drifted downwards. дальше »

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Two Men Charged With Running Darknet Marketplace Empire Market

Federal prosecutors in Illinois have charged two men with owning and operating Empire Market, a darknet marketplace, according to court documents filed Friday. дальше »

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Nigeria drops tax charges against Binance executives

Nigeria has dropped the tax charges against two Binance executives, but one executive remains in custody despite health concerns. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has dropped its tax charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla,… дальше »

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dropped tax evasion charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla. Instead, the agency will focus solely on the exchange itself. дальше »

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