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Wyoming Senator Slams DOJ’s Take on Non-Custodial Crypto Software, Vows to Protect User Rights
2.5.2024
Wyoming’s Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has responded to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest argument regarding non-custodial software. Lummis’s remarks follow the DOJ’s reply brief on the indictment against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss. Senator Lummis...
Stablecoin Legislation Unlikely To Be Tacked To FAA Reauthorization, Democratic Aide Reveals
1.5.2024
Proposed stablecoin legislation is unlikely to be tacked onto the must-pass Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) reauthorization bill despite earlier reports, a Democratic aide on Capitol Hill said Tuesday. Should stablecoin legislation fail to find a must-pass bill it can merge with,...
Finnish Tax Administration Found €30 Million Worth Unreported Crypto Gains in 2023
22.4.2024
Finland’s Tax authority has found profits from sales of unreported crypto gains in 2023, amounting to €30 Million ($31.9 million).
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Senator Tim Scott Calls Crypto A “Scapegoat” For Illicit Finance Concerns in Crucial Remarks During Crypto Hearing
9.4.2024
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) grilled Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Treasury Adewale O. Adeyemo over his focus on cryptocurrencies regarding unlawful crypto funding, saying it seemed like a "scapegoat" from his administration in lieu of focusing on the entire illicit finance ecosystem....
Beijing Police Uncovers Illegal Sale of Citizen Information Involving $282M Worth of Crypto
8.4.2024
The Beijing police, in collaboration with the Beijing Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, has uncovered a series of cases involving the illegal sale of citizen information using cryptocurrency.
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Coinbase Says Canadian License Makes It Country's Biggest Registered Crypto Exchange
4.4.2024
Coinbase's expansion into Canada has cleared the hurdle of a "restricted dealer" registration, the company said on Thursday, making it the biggest registered crypto exchange in that jurisdiction
Pressure Mounts on Biden to Assist in Release of Detained Binance Executives
17.3.2024
There has been mounting pressure on the Biden administration to intervene and secure the release of the detained Binance executives.
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Biden administration considering 30% tax on Bitcoin mining
12.3.2024
The Biden administration is considering a 30% excise tax to be levied on bitcoin mining, owing to the industry’s rising energy usage. The other factor is the rise in energy costs for those sharing an electric grid with miners of digital assets. Added to that is the damage to the environment....
President Biden Proposes Crypto Mining Tax and Wash Sale Rule in 2025 Budget Proposal
11.3.2024
President Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to introduce a crypto mining tax and close the wash sale loophole for digital assets. The move faces opposition from House Republicans, who criticize the administration's spending. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the outcome could shape the future...
EIA Agrees to Wipe Out Prior Bitcoin Mining Survey Data, Plans Fresh Study
4.3.2024
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has agreed to discard any data it already collected in response to its emergency Bitcoin mining survey, court documents filed Friday showed.
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Republican Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban a CBDC in the U.S. ... Again
27.2.2024
Another group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation to block efforts to introduce a digital dollar
Texas Miners’ Lawsuit Spurs EIA to Temporarily Halt Bitcoin Miner Survey
26.2.2024
A US judge has temporarily halted the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) attempt to enforce a mandatory survey on Bitcoin miners.
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Bitcoin Mining Not A Threat to Public Safety – Rep Emmer Criticizes OMB’s Abuse of Power
23.2.2024
United States lawmaker Tom Emmer has criticized the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to approve the Energy Information Administration (EIA) request to collect data on Bitcoin (BTC) mining firms.
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Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue EIA Over Sensitive Bitcoin Mining Data Order
23.2.2024
The Texas Blockchain Council and crypto miner Riot Platforms sued the US Energy Information Administration on Wednesday, accusing the agency of making unlawful data collection demands from the Bitcoin mining sector.
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Did President Biden Just Endorse Bitcoin?
12.2.2024
The octogenarian politician is sporting laser eyes on Twitter, seemingly unaware it is a symbol of support for the cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Mining and the Politicization of a Once Reputable Federal Agency
8.2.2024
The Department of Energy's statistics wing is feigning an "emergency" to attack legitimate U.S. businesses and score political points, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher and Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring write
Ex-Terraform Labs CFO Chang-joon Extradited to South Korea- What’s Going On?
5.2.2024
Han Chang-joon, the former Chief Financial Officer of Terraform Labs has been extradited to South Korea by Montenegrin Police after the completion of his jail term. A Feb 5 official release from the country’s police administration says Chang-joon has been extradited to South Korea citing a decision...
Spanish Treasury Proposes Tax Reform to Allow Cryptocurrency Seizures
5.2.2024
The Spanish Treasury is proposing a tax reform to allow the seizure of cryptocurrency assets when liquidating tax debts. According to local sources, the proposal would also allow the state administration to embargo these digital assets as it is giving the first steps by declaring electronic money...
EIA Launches ‘Emergency Survey’ on Crypto Mining’s Power Use Amid Concerns of Alleged ‘Public Harm’
1.2.2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has gained clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an urgent survey regarding electricity usage by cryptocurrency mining firms across the U.S. The EIA submitted this request on the grounds that “public harm...
US Gets Serious About Tracking Crypto Mining Electricity Usage
1.2.2024
A US government agency responsible for managing energy-related data is going after crypto-mining companies over their power consumption. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday that it will collect electricity consumption data from identified US-based crypto mining companies...