Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
US Department of Homeland Security Creates Group to Fight Cryptocrime
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Homeland Security has recently announced the formation of a new task force composed of five federal law enforcement agencies who will investigate crimes related to cryptocurrency and the dark web.
Mark Cuban: The SEC Could Recognize Any Token as a Security
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMark Cuban, an American financier and TV presenter, has spoken out against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for their lack of a system classifying digital currencies.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Believes the US Authorities Will Legalize Crypto Market
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At the end of May, Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong penned an article in which he denounced the US government’s sluggishness in legalizing the cryptocurrency market.
Charles Hoskinson Talks About Reasons Behind SEC Lawsuit Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCharles Hoskinson believes that the US Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against the Binance Bitcoin exchange is driven by its “political and philosophical disagreement” about cryptocurrencies.
CFTC Wants Additional Powers to Oversee Crypto Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRostin Benam, the head of the CFTC, has called for the department to receive the authority to impose anti-fraud regulations on the cryptocurrency market during his speech in front of […]
Securities and Exchange Commission Sues Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Securities and Exchange Commission brought a lawsuit against Coinbase on Tuesday morning.
SEC Sues Crypto Exchange Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission instituted a lawsuit against the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, and its founder Changpeng Zhao.
ExCoinbase Employee to Cooperate in Future SEC Investigations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIshan Wahi, a former Coinbase employee, has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over insider trading charges related to the front-running of token listings.
Genesis and Crypto Exchange Gemini Dispute SEC Lawsuit Against Joint Earn Program
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGenesis Global Holdco and Gemini have filed a motion to dismiss the SEC lawsuit against their joint Earn program.
Former Greek Finance Minister: Banking Sector is “Fairly” Afraid of CBDCs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEconomist and former Greek Finance Minister Janis Varoufakis has observed that banks in the US, such as JPMorgan, are fearful of the potential implications of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on their businesses.
Michael Saylor: Big Banks Will Work With BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, is optimistic about the future of the crypto market in the US.
ARK Invest: The US Will Lose Leading Position in Crypto Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United States is at risk of losing its leading position in the cryptocurrency industry to the likes of the UAE, South Korea, Australia and Switzerland.
US Senator Cynthia Lummis Is Against Imposing Taxes on Crypto Miners
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCynthia Lummis, a Republican Senator, has spoken out against the proposed cryptocurrency mining tax proposed by the Joe Biden administration.
Ripple CEO: Companies Will Leave US Due to Strict Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, has repeated his stance that American regulatory policies might drive crypto firms to relocate to other jurisdictions.
Minneapolis Fed President Is Unsure About Benefits of National CBDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKashkari is doubtful about the project to create a national currency figure (CBDC), claiming that it is unlikely to contribute to the modernization of the state’s financial system.
US Crypto Companies Are Moving to Bermuda Due to US Regulatory Environment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe increasingly stringent regulatory environment in the United States has prompted crypto companies to seek out jurisdictions with friendlier digital asset frameworks.
USDC Issuer Increases Share of Treasury Bills Due to Risks of US Default
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle has revised its stablecoin collateral structure to include short T-Bills, in an effort to protect against the potential of a US technical default.
Ripple’s Legal Battle Against SEC Could Have Cost Company $200 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe company spent $200 million on legal costs in the ongoing lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Tim Draper Criticizes US Policy Towards Blockchain Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVenture investor Tim Draper has recently expressed his concern about the US government’s strict policies towards digital currency businesses.
US State of Montana Introduces Bill to Protect Bitcoin Miners from Discriminatory Rates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMontana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed Senate Bill 178, prohibiting government interference in the activities of mining companies.
US DoJ Suspects Binance of Violating Sanctions Against Russia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security are jointly conducting an investigation into Binance Holdings Ltd. over possible violations of US sanctions against Russia.
The SEC Abandons its Definition of Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed its first formal definition of “digital assets” from its hedge fund rulebook.
Fed Raises its Rates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve shifted to a new stage of post-pandemic economic recovery management yesterday, taking what may be the last step in its historic series of interest rate hikes.
bitFlyer USA Ordered to Pay a $1.2M Fine for Violating New York State Cybersecurity Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe NYDFS has imposed a fine of $1.2 million on cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer USA for not complying with New York state cybersecurity regulations.
Florida Governor Wants to Ban CBDCs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken a firm stance against the idea of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), vowing to ban it in his jurisdiction.
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