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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The Crypto Industry’s Influence on U.S. Elections is Bigger Than Ever, Industry Insiders Say

The crypto industry is throwing its weight around in Washington in hopes of influencing the upcoming U.S. elections, spending an unprecedented amount of money to get crypto-friendly candidates elected and educate lawmakers – all in hopes of finally getting a friendly regulatory framework for crypto established. дальше »

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Stablecoin Legislation Must Respect the Dual-Banking System

The Lummis-Gillibrand stablecoin bill subordinates state regulation to federal control, giving Washington too much power as to which entities can issue these important digital assets, say Jack Solowey and Jennifer J. Schulp at the Cato Institute. дальше »

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CZ Sentencing Letters Paint Former Binance CEO as Devoted Family Man, Friend

More than 160 of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s loved ones, friends and colleagues have written to a Washington judge ahead of the Binance founder and former CEO’s sentencing tomorrow, asking for leniency and painting a picture of Zhao as a devoted father and friend, and a “geeky” tech nerd who shuns luxury purchases despite his immense personal wealth. дальше »

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Aptos Labs collaborates with Microsoft, Brevan Howard and SK Telecom to bring global institutional finance on-chain with Aptos Ascend

Washington, United States, April 18th, 2024, Chainwire Aptos Ascend, powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI and implemented in consultation with Boston Consulting Group, to enable regulatory-compliant digital asset management at scale for financial institutions with global reach. дальше »

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Crypto PAC Spent Millions to Get Alabama Candidate on Path Toward Congress

Shomari Figures, a Washington insider with a lengthy progressive resume, didn't pull in the most money in direct contributions as he sought one of Alabama's seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. дальше »

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Rights, Reason, Revolution: In DC at the Bitcoin Policy Summit

A retrospective look at the recent Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. дальше »

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WATCH: The Bitcoin Policy Summit is Happening Now in Washington, DC

Leading United States congressmen, industry leaders and academics are meeting in the U.S. capital to discuss the political and economic importance of Bitcoin in the United States. дальше »

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Policymakers, Industry Leaders To Gather in Washington, DC for Annual Bitcoin Policy Summit

Top policymakers convene in the nation's capital for a pivotal event tomorrow to discuss the regulatory landscape shaping Bitcoin. дальше »

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AI’s Brave New World: Whatever happened to security? Privacy?

The following is a guest post from John deVadoss, Governing Board of the Global Blockchain Business Council in Geneva and co-founder of the InterWork Alliance in Washington, DC. Last week, I had the opportunity in Washington, DC to present and discuss the implications of AI relating to Security with some members of Congress and their […] The post AI’s Brave New World: Whatever happened to security? Privacy? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Senator Cynthia Lummis to Speak in Washington D.C. on US Competitiveness in Bitcoin Mining

US Senator Lummis, a Bitcoin advocate representing the state of Wyoming, will speak at The Bitcoin Policy Summit alongside Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel. дальше »

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Senator Marsha Blackburn to Speak on Importance of BTC, Digital Assets for US Economy at Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington D.C.

Tennessee's longest-serving Congressperson will attend the Bitcoin Policy Institute's annual summit to address critical importance of Bitcoin and digital asset policy. дальше »

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Bitcoin Fog Founder Convicted of Money Laundering

Roman Sterlingov, the founder of long-running cryptocurrency mixer Bitcoin Fog, was convicted by a federal jury in Washington on Tuesday of facilitating the laundering of over 1.2 million bitcoins – worth about $860 million at today’s prices – tied to darknet marketplaces. дальше »

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Policymakers, Bitcoin Industry Leaders to Meet in Washington D.C. at Bitcoin Policy Summit

Politicians, policymakers and Bitcoin industry leaders are meeting in Washington D.C. for the second annual Bitcoin Policy summit to explore the implications of Bitcoin and digital assets on federal policy. дальше »

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Binance.US under SEC scrutiny for alleged non-compliance in asset custody probe

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that Binance.US has not responded to important inquiries about customer assets and other critical aspects of an active investigation. The SEC has expressed concerns in a joint status report to a Washington,… дальше »

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Crypto Political Operation Targets California's Katie Porter by Undermining Her Base

A leading crypto industry political operation, Fairshake, is trying to ensure that the U. S. Senate doesn't get a twin for its chief Washington antagonist Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. ) by trying to cut the legs from under U. дальше »

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Bitfinex hacker turns government witness, explains tactics used in 2016 theft

In a recent trial in Washington, Ilya Lichtenstein disclosed how he carried out the monumental Bitcoin theft from the crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016. дальше »

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a16z invests $100 million in Ethereum protocol EigenLayer

a16z has invested $100 million in Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer. The startup founded by former University of Washington associate professor Sreeram Kannan raised $50 million in March. EigenLayer has a TVL of $7. дальше »

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