Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
Coinbase Says US Manipulates Facts About Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul Grewal, the top lawyer at crypto exchange coinbase, expressed his disapproval to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the use of cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions.
VanEck Believes Donald Trump’s Victory in US Presidential Election Will Benefit Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestment firm VanEck has suggested that if Trump wins the 2024 US presidential election, it could potentially benefit the price of Bitcoin.
CoinList Will Pay a Fine of $1.2M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinList, a token sale platform and crypto exchange, has reached a resolution with OFAC regarding violations of sanctions regulations.
IRS Unveils Largest Crypto Cases of 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe IRS Criminal Investigations Division has recently revealed a list of their top ten most well-known and high-profile cases in 2023.
Court Accepts Changpeng Zhao’s Admission to Violating US AML Laws
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US District Judge in Seattle has acknowledged the guilty plea of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) concerning charges linked to anti-money laundering violations.
The IRS Focuses on Crypto Tax Evasion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn just three years, the majority of cryptocurrency investigations have switched from money laundering to tax evasion.
Arthur Hayes: US Attitude Towards Changpeng Zhao and Binance is Absurd
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, Binance’s large fines are indicative of a bias against the revolutionary potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Court Denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s Motion to Be Released
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest request for release by Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, leaving him in jail while his lawyers appeal his case.
Kraken Founder: Crypto Companies Should Leave US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJesse Powell, founder of crypto exchange Kraken, has called for businesses in the crypto space to leave the US as soon as possible.
SEC is Facing Problems to Hire Crypto Experts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC is facing difficulties in hiring experts in cryptocurrency due to the reluctance of qualified applicants to part with their digital assets.
Court Approves Bittrex’s Liquidation in USA
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA revised plan for bankruptcy and winding down operations in the United States has been approved by the court for cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex.
Hester Peirce is Against SEC Actions in LBRY Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCommissioner Hester Peirce of the SEC has expressed her belief that the agency could have better utilized their time and resources by focusing on developing a workable regulatory framework, rather than devoting them to the LBRY case.
Cryptos Are An Innovative Tool: Report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has discovered that a significant number of millennials in the US consider digital currencies to be an integral part of the modernization of the global financial system.
Gary Gensler Says Scams Are Abundant in Crypto Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Gary Gensler, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the digital asset industry is plagued by fraudulent activities, scams, bankruptcies, and money laundering.
SEC Imposes $2.5M Fine on BlackRock
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has charged BlackRock with knowingly providing false information about their investments in the entertainment industry.
US is Losing Control Over Stablecoins: Circle CEO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire, the US government is not taking decisive action towards legalizing stablecoins, causing companies to move to other countries.
Report: US Residents Conducted $1T in Crypto Transactions in a Year
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBetween July 2022 and June 2023, US residents conducted over $1 trillion in cryptocurrency transactions, making it the highest in the world.
US Congress Urges Government to Deny Hamas Access to Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Congress members have urged the US government to prevent the Hamas group from accessing its cryptocurrency wallets.
US Authorities Concerned About China’s Mining Firms: Media
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChinese mining companies operating in the US have raised concerns over national security. The New York Times reported on this issue, citing sources from the US government.
Judge Rejects SEC’s Appeal in Ripple Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJudge Analisa Torres of the District Court has denied the SEC’s request for an interlocutory appeal in the case against Ripple, where XRP was only partially recognized as a security.
Binance in Vulnerable Position Due to Regulatory Pressure in US: WSJ
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Wall Street Journal has reported that Binance is facing pressure from US regulators, leading to its vulnerability.
US Sanctions Ethereum Wallet Linked to Sinaloa Cartel
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against Jimenez Castro, a member of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel, by imposing sanctions on him.
US Democrats Say Republican Bill Against Digital Dollar is Stupid
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe introduction of a bill by Republicans that would ban the distribution of CBDCs by the Federal Reserve to individual citizens has sparked criticism from Democrats.
Hester Peirce: SEC’s Crypto Policy Might Change
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has acknowledged that the agency’s current stance on the crypto industry may see changes.
Brad Garlinghouse Says US is Worst Country for Crypto Companies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reiterated his earlier claim that crypto companies are facing repressiveness in the US due to the harsh policies of the authorities.
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