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Weekend Wrap: Bitcoiners troll German govt, CoinStats blames Lazarus and more
15.7.2024
Bitcoiners sent crude messages to the German government as they dusted it with small donations; CoinStats says North Korea’s Lazarus Group may be behind the recent $2.2 million exploit and more
Arkham Report: Chinese Govt Holds 194k Bitcoin From PlusToken
9.7.2024
In his recent blog post, Chinese journalist Colin Wu sheds light on the aftermath of PlusToken, one of the biggest cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes in Bitcoin history. The case involved the seizure of a large number of digital assets by Chinese authorities. Analysis: Has the Chinese government sold...
OTC Markets Gain Favor Amid Government Bitcoin Transactions
9.7.2024
In recent events, Germany has been directly involved in purchasing and selling large volumes of Bitcoin in the market. At the beginning of their activities, they preferred exchange transactions, whereas, at present, there is a tendency towards OTC operations. This action is consistent with their...
German gov’t transfers another $900M in Bitcoin, adding to BTC’s selling pressure
8.7.2024
Repeated Bitcoin transfers to centralized exchanges suggest the German government plans to sell the remaining $1.3 billion in BTC holdings
German gov’t shifts additional 3K BTC in 1 hour
8.7.2024
The latest transactions by the German government follow outcries from MPs to stop the sell-off and protect the country from the risks of the traditional financial system
German gov’t shifts further 3K BTC in 1 hour
8.7.2024
The latest transactions by the German government follow MP outcries to stop the sell-off and protect the country from the risks of the traditional financial system
Bitcoin sales by gov'ts just 4% of $225B bull market inflows — Analyst
6.7.2024
BTC selling volumes generated by nation states are a drop in the ocean this bull market, argues CryptoQuant's Ki Young Ju
U.S. Govt. Moves 3,375 Ethereum Amidst ETH ETF Approval Hype
1.7.2024
According to data from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, a wallet associated with the US government moved 3,375 ETH. The moved Ethereum was valued at approximately $11.75 million and sent to an unknown address at 16:34 UTC+8. This large transfer comes at a time when the crypto market is waiting...
German Government Moves 900 Bitcoin to Coinbase and Kraken
25.6.2024
The German government amassed an impressive portfolio of 50,000 Bitcoin after seizing it from pirated movie site operators in January. Amid the recent drop in BTC’s price, the government strategically offloaded some of its holdings over the past week to various exchanges, signaling a possible...
FTX-Funded Charity Effective Ventures Acted ‘Diligently’ Protecting Funds: UK Govt. Probe Conclude
23.5.2024
Effective Ventures, an FTX-funded charity, acted “diligently and quickly” to protect charity funds after FTX Collapse, probe finds.
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Paraguay Gov’t Looks to Jail Illegal Bitcoin Miners for ‘Up to 10 Years’
20.5.2024
The government of Paraguay will ask lawmakers to approve a bill that proposes jailing illegal Bitcoin (BTC) miners for up to 10 years.
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4.85m French Crypto Holders ‘Fail to Declare Their Holdings’ as Gov’t ‘Takes Aim’ at Offenders
7.5.2024
Only a small fraction of French crypto holders have declared their coins to the state, a report claimed – with the government set to take action.
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Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt
2.5.2024
Crypto firms, wealth management companies, and retail and wholesale banking remain “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime, according to a U.K. Treasury report
Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
1.5.2024
Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed
UK Lawmakers Call for Govt to Develop Crypto, Blockchain Skills Pipeline
17.4.2024
Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace develop digital skills
Cryptocurrencies Not Banned, Vietnam Requires Legal Framework for Regulation — Govt Official
15.4.2024
A government official from Vietnam has stated that cryptocurrencies are not prohibited. However, the country urgently needs to establish a legal framework to regulate their use, the official said. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with drafting a framework to govern crypto assets, which is...
UK Govt-Backed Report Urges Firms to Execute Tokenization Strategies
26.3.2024
The Technology Working Group's report says firms need to be able to settle transfers on the blockchain via digital money and that funds should be allowed to hold tokenized assets
Current Copyright Laws Sufficient for NFTs, No Need for New Legislation: US Govt Study
13.3.2024
A recent US government study found that existing intellectual property laws are sufficient to handle infringement related to NFTs. Consequently, there is no requirement for new legislation to tackle this issue, it says.
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U.S. Govt. Study Concludes No NFT-Specific Legislation Needed Yet, Current Copyright Laws Adequate
13.3.2024
The current intellectual property laws are adequate to deal with concerns about copyright and trademark infringement associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Philippine Gov’t Cracks Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges, Binance Still Accessible
7.3.2024
The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has initiated the blocking of websites belonging to crypto companies offering investment products without the necessary licenses in the country.
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