Bitcoin Profit-Taking Continues as BTC Price Nears High. Is Bhutan Next to Sell?

The Royal Government of Bhutan recently deposited almost 1,000 BTC into a Binance deposit address. It holds some $900 million of the asset. дальше »

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Bhutan Govt Sells $66 Million In Bitcoin On Binance: Arkham

The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred approximately 929 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at around $66. 16 million, to the crypto exchange Binance. On-chain data service Lookonchain first reported the transaction via X. дальше »

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Ripple co-founder: Harris will have ‘completely different approach’ to crypto

Having contributed roughly $12 million to PACs supporting Kamala Harris, Chris Larsen said he hoped to see “bipartisan support and weight” for crypto in government starting in 2025. дальше »

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Bhutan Government Moves $66 Million Of Bitcoin Stockpile To Binance: Is A Sell-Off Imminent?

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Bhutan moves $66M to Binance, cashes in on Bitcoin’s climb above $70k

Blockchain data shows that Bhutan’s government recently transferred over $66 million in Bitcoin to Binance. Data from the blockchain analytical platform Arkham Intelligence showed that the Bhutan government-labelled address initiated three transfers out of its balance within four hours. дальше »

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Kingdom of Bhutan deposits $66m in Bitcoin on Binance 

The Kingdom of Bhutan has moved Bitcoin to a centralized crypto exchange for the first time since July 1. Arkham data confirmed that Bhutan’s government sent 929 Bitcoin (BTC), worth over $66 million, on Oct. 29 to a Binance deposit… дальше »

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Nigeria frees Binance exec, Ripple appeals SEC XRP ruling: Law Decoded

The Nigerian government has dropped charges against a Binance exec, Ripple has filed an appeal, FTX settled with Bybit, and Denmark moves to tax unrealized crypto gains. дальше »

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Tether's Paolo Ardoino: 'If the U.S. Government Wanted to Kill Us, They Can Press a Button'

The leading stablecoin issuer is comfortable holding its T-bills at a U.S. institution because it respects international sanctions, CEO Ardoino said in an interview. дальше »

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Vaneck: UAE, Argentina and Ethiopia begin state-backed Bitcoin mining

Three of the newest members of BRICS—Argentina, the UAE, and Ethiopia—have begun mining Bitcoin using government resources, according to Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at investment firm VanEck. дальше »

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Here’s why Trump crypto coins like DJT and MAGA are soaring

Donald Trump-themed crypto coins rallied after his highly successful rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden and as the countdown to the election date continued. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) jumped by 50%, pushing its market cap to over… дальше »

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First hacked, then recovered, now missing again — The $20 million Bitfinex mystery

What happens when hacked crypto gets hacked again? How did the Bitfinex funds the government secured find their way back into the blockchain maze? Here we go again… In a surprising turn of events, a U. 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 breaks down reserves backing USDT stablecoin

The Wall Street Journal cited unidentified individuals as the source of the claims that the United States government is investigating Tether. дальше »

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Fake Bitcoin ETF Post Lands Man Plea Deal In SEC Hack Case

The US government is preparing a plea deal for the hacker who targeted the Twitter/X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bloomberg reported. The deal was made just a few days after authorities arrested the 25-year-old suspect from Alabama. дальше »

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US Government Wallets Receive $19 Million As Crypto Hacker Makes U-Turn

A crypto wallet controlled by the United States government has received $19. 3 million in digital assets after a previous hack. On Oct 24, the wallet was reportedly drained of $20 million in assets and has now received the bulk of lost funds. дальше »

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How digital bonds could reshape debt markets and cut borrowing costs

Lamine Brahimi discusses how blockchain-based government bonds could revolutionize debt markets, with benefits including lower borrowing costs and efficient settlements. дальше »

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Hacker returns stolen funds to US government in less than 24 hours

The US government successfully recovered nearly $19. 3 million in crypto less than 24 hours after it was mysteriously siphoned from government-associated wallets, according to analysts, including ZachXBT and Arkham Intelligence. дальше »

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US Gov’t Loses $20 Million As Crypto Wallets Fall Victim To Major Hack

A crypto wallet owned by the US government might have been compromised and infiltrated by hackers, raising concerns about the security measures being implemented by the government on digital assets. The hacking incident could be a tell-tale sign of a lenient cybersecurity practice in handling government-controlled cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Unsubstantiated Tether investigation report shakes crypto market 

“Old noise” may be a new name for FUD, as Tether defends itself from a report in The Wall Street Journal about US government investigations. дальше »

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Breaking: Tether CEO Reacts to Report of US Government Crackdown

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has already commented on the market-moving WSJ report дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Plunges Following Report of US Government Probe Into Tether

The Bitcoin price has plunged following a WSJ report of a federal probe into Tether дальше »

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Threat actor returns $19.3m to U.S. government wallets

Crypto hackers behind an exploit of U.S. government wallets returned the bulk of the funds stolen less than 24 hours after the initial attack. Fear of Uncle Sam or good faith from bad actors? In a bizarre turn of events,… дальше »

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Hacker returns $19 million to US government address

The hacker's partial return of stolen crypto highlights vulnerabilities in digital asset security and raises questions about future preventative measures. The post Hacker returns $19 million to US government address appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Major Japanese companies want to prioritize Bitcoin and Ether for crypto ETFs

A group of Japanese financial institutions urge the government to focus on major tokens such as Bitcoin and Ether in talks of allowing exchange-traded funds for cryptocurrencies. According to a Bloomberg report, a group of Japanese companies lodged a series… дальше »

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Tether Proposes Bold Plan: Boron-Backed Tokens For Turkey’s Market—Here’s Why

Tether Holdings Ltd. , the issuer behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has proposed an ambitious plan to Turkey’s government. The plan aims to “modernize” the country’s boron market using blockchain technology. дальше »

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US Government Crypto Wallets Drained; $20 Million In Ether And Stablecoins Likely Stolen In Malicious Transfers

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Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU

The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.” дальше »

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US government may fall victim to $20 million crypto hack

The crypto hack highlights vulnerabilities in government-held digital assets, potentially undermining trust in their security and management. The post US government may fall victim to $20 million crypto hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hackers apparently steal $20m from US government wallets

U.S. government crypto wallets may be compromised, as observers alerted the public to suspicious on-chain transactions. According to Arkham, unknown hackers have possibly stolen $20 million in seized cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and Circle USD Coin (USDC) from… дальше »

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US government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham Intelligence

According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds about $13 million in assets.

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US Government moves $20M in crypto after 8 months of inactivity

The US government transferred $20M in crypto from a wallet after 8 months of inactivity, using DeFi platforms like Aave. The post US Government moves $20M in crypto after 8 months of inactivity appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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US gov’t cites ex-FTX exec’s ‘exemplary cooperation’ before sentencing

Prosecutors asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to consider Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” to the government in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried at sentencing. дальше »

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Anthony Pompliano Says Government Ban Won’t Hurt Bitcoin

Crypto enthusiast Anthony Pompliano has projected a Bitcoin price surge in the coming months. He noted that Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it immune to offensive government actions. дальше »

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Government Lawyers Defend Nishad Singh Saying He Provided ‘Substantial Assistance’ in FTX Investigation

Prosecutors in the case against former FTX executive Nishad Singh have asked the sentencing judge to take into account the “substantial assistance” and “exemplary cooperation” Singh provided to the government in its investigations into FTX when considering his sentence. дальше »

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Freedom! Nigerian Court Clears Binance Exec, Orders Immediate Release

Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who had been detained since February, has been officially cleared of all charges by the Nigerian government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested the withdrawal of the case at the Federal High Court in Abuja during a court session on October 23, 2024. This announcement was made during […] дальше »

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Citibank Debanked Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse Due to Crypto, Exec Says

The chief of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, recounted his own brush with the U.S. government's pressure on banks to be wary of digital assets, saying Citi dumped him. дальше »

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Vietnam announces blockchain strategy, aims to lead Asia by 2030

Vietnam’s government launched its National Blockchain Strategy, targeting legal frameworks, infrastructure, and innovation to boost its blockchain ecosystem by 2030. Vietnam officially launched its National Blockchain Strategy on October 22, aiming to become a leader in blockchain technology across Asia… дальше »

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Ripple CTO Addresses XRP Price Speculation, Samson Mow Explains How Government Can 'Confiscate' Your BTC, SHIB May Form Golden Cross in 10 Days: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Read about the latest events in the industry in U.Today's news digest! дальше »

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Nigerian government drops money laundering charges against Binance executive

Tigran Gambaryan and Binance have been accused of laundering more than $35 million Nadeem Anjarwalla, a colleague of Gambaryan, was also detained, but managed to escape on a Middle Eastern airline in March The Nigerian government has dropped all charges against a Binance executive who had been detained in the country since February. дальше »

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Is India planning to ban cryptocurrency?

India is on the brink of a pivotal decision regarding cryptocurrencies as the government deliberates a potential ban on private digital currencies. The focus is now shifting towards the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – the digital rupee. дальше »

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Binance's Gambaryan Free to Leave Nigeria for Medical Treatment After Money Laundering Charges Dropped: Reports

Nigeria's government has withdrawn the money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, local news outlet Punch reported first on Wednesday. дальше »

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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to be set FREE as Nigerian government drops all charges

The Nigerian government has officially dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings executive, who had been detained since February. On Oct. 23, the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the case withdrawal at the Federal High Court in Abuja. дальше »

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India Cracks Down On Crypto: Regulators Favor CBDC In Push Vs. Bitcoin & Co.

India is leaning toward the total prohibition of private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in an attempt to regulate risk in its current volatile market. The government said they will have a preference for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), as they provide all the benefits of private cryptocurrencies, without having the potential for instability or […] дальше »

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Saylor’s disparaging remarks about self-custody provoke Bitcoin community’s ire

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has dismissed the idea of a government seizure of Bitcoin as a “trope” while advocating for custodianship through large financial institutions over self-custody. дальше »

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Buenos Aires adds blockchain-based IDs to city app for privacy purposes

Buenos Aires has introduced a new digital identity system that prioritizes privacy using zero-knowledge technology. The Argentinian government has integrated QuarkID, a blockchain-based identity solution, into its miBA app, which offers services and documents to over 3.6 million residents, according… дальше »

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Paul Tudor Jones: 'All Roads Lead to Inflation;' He's Long Bitcoin and Gold

The U.S. government's debt and deficit issues aren't going anywhere no matter who wins the presidency next month, said Jones. дальше »

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Japan’s Web3 transformation: How Monex Group is powering the nation’s crypto ecosystem

Japan’s government actively promotes Web3 as a national policy, creating a favorable environment for conducting Web3 businesses there. In an exclusive interview with CryptoSlate, Tsukada from Monex Group explains that this includes “tax reforms for handling digital assets, accounting preparations, the legal positioning of DAOs, recommendations for local governments to enter Web3 and adopt the […] The post Japan’s Web3 transformation: How Monex Group is powering the nation’s crypto ecosystem appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Here's How Government Can "Confiscate" Your Bitcoin: Samson Mow

JAN3 boss Samson Mow explains how US government may seize institutional Bitcoin дальше »

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Michael Saylor Triggers BTC Community with "Paranoid Crypto Anarchist" Statement

MicroStrategy's Saylor criticizes Bitcoiners who do BTC self-custody and do not trust US government дальше »

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Indonesian regulators extend license application deadline for crypto exchanges

The Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency has extended the deadline for crypto exchanges to meet the necessary requirements to get their Physical Crypto Asset Traders license as part of a revised government bill. In an Oct. 20 press release,… дальше »

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