Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
CFTC extends no-action relief to crypto software developers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued no-action relief for software developers that connect users to regulated derivatives markets, subject to certain conditions.
US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange over alleged IRGC transfers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury Department has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over allegations that it helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
SEC launches five-year exemption for tokenised stock trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a five-year “Innovation Exemption” allowing certain venues to facilitate onchain trading of tokenised stocks.
House panel passes first federal crypto tax framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe House Ways and Means Committee has advanced legislation setting out federal tax rules for digital assets, voting 38-5 in favour of the bill.
House panel backs bill for US strategic Bitcoin reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe House Financial Services Committee has advanced legislation that would establish a permanent US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
SEC, CFTC prepare crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and CFTC are preparing to advance crypto rules using their existing powers after the Senate failed to move the Clarity Act forward.
US House panel advances broad crypto tax bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act was introduced by committee Chair Jason Smith and combines several proposals discussed by lawmakers during a June hearing.
CLARITY Act stalls after US Senate vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has failed to advance the CLARITY Act after a procedural vote fell short of the threshold needed to move the crypto market structure bill forward.
17 US attorneys general oppose Clarity Act ahead of Senate vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA bipartisan group of 17 US attorneys general has urged senators to reject the Clarity Act, arguing that the bill could weaken states’ ability to pursue crypto fraud and protect investors.
US seeks $61 million in crypto linked to Iranian oil sales
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Justice is seeking to seize about $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales.
Senate Republicans revise Clarity Act ahead of vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenate Republicans have released a revised version of the Clarity Act ahead of the bill’s first procedural vote on 15 September.
Hunter Biden memecoin plunges 99% after volatile launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe team behind Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin attributed its first-day collapse to automated trading bots and limited liquidity, after the token briefly reached a market capitalisation of about $110 billion.
Senate Republicans release revised Clarity Act ahead of vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenate Republicans have published a revised version of the Clarity Act ahead of the bill’s first procedural vote on 15 September.
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Binary-Style Options Tied to Nasdaq-100
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNasdaq is moving deeper into the prediction market arena, with one of its options exchanges filing to introduce cash-settled, binary-style contracts linked to the Nasdaq-100 Index.
US Senate Housing Bill With Anti-CBDC Provision Clears Key Procedural Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has advanced a sweeping housing affordability package that includes a temporary prohibition on the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
JPMorgan Flags US Crypto Legislation as Potential Turning Point for Second Half
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan believes that progress on US crypto market structure legislation could help shift market momentum later this year.
MetaMask and Mastercard Roll Out Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card in US With Onchain Cashback
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaMask is expanding further into everyday payments through a new partnership with Mastercard, launching a crypto-linked payment card for users in the US.
Indiana Legislature Clears Bitcoin Rights Bill, Sends Measure to Governor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Indiana have advanced a bill designed to expand crypto investment access for certain public retirement and savings plans while safeguarding residents’ rights to use digital assets.
OCC Moves to Activate GENIUS Act Framework, Invites Industry Input
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has put forward a formal proposal to carry out the provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act).
Canaan Acquires 49% Stake in Three Texas Mining Sites for $40 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan has expanded its operational footprint in the United States, purchasing a 49 percent interest in three Texas-based mining projects from Cipher Mining for $39.75 million.
Terraform Administrator Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading in Terra Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe court-appointed administrator handling the bankruptcy of Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against trading giant Jane Street.
Crypto.com Wins Conditional Green Light for US National Trust Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto.com has been granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a national trust bank charter.
Missouri Moves Bitcoin Reserve Bill Forward in Renewed Crypto Treasury Effort
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMissouri has advanced legislation aimed at establishing a state-level Bitcoin reserve, sending the proposal to the State House Commerce Committee after similar initiatives stalled last year.
White House Tables Limited Stablecoin Rewards Proposal in Third Sector Meeting
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House has introduced a new compromise in ongoing negotiations between crypto and banking lobbyists, suggesting that stablecoin rewards should be limited to transaction activity only.
Bitwise and GraniteShares File for Election-Based Prediction Market ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExchange-traded fund issuers Bitwise and GraniteShares have formally submitted applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch funds tied to political event contracts.
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