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‘If a government bans drugs, it should also ban crypto’ — Belgium’s former finance minister
17.3.2023
Members of the European Parliament have been discussing the impact of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Bank on markets in their jurisdictions
Today in Crypto: ‘If Government Bans Drugs, It Should Ban Crypto’, SVB Financial Group Files for Bankruptcy, BlockSec Stops Hacker from Stealing ETH 2,900
17.3.2023
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Crypto assets to become a separate category in the UK tax forms
17.3.2023
The recent national budget, published by His Majesty's Treasury, announces the amendment of the self-assessment forms for crypto assets
Report: US Government Auctions Off Failed Banks SVB and SNBY, Crypto Restrictions Apply
16.3.2023
The U.S. government and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are auctioning off two failed American financial institutions, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (SNBY), this week, with bids due by March 17. However, sources familiar with the matter said the qualifications...
UK Treasury Budget Discusses Separate Reporting of Crypto Assets in Tax Documents
15.3.2023
Taxpayers in the United Kingdom will have to report cryptocurrency assets separately in their tax documents for the tax year 2024-25, according to the Exchequer’s recently published spring 2023 budget. New Criminal Offenses Planned by U.K. Government to Combat Tax Avoidance Amid the chaos...
Bitfury CEO: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks
15.3.2023
Brian Brooks, former head of the OCC and now board member of blockchain technology company Bitfury, says the recent crackdown by regulators on three crypto-friendly banks appears to be a coordinated effort and what some are dubbing "Operation Choke Point 2.0"
U.S. Government Demands Halt to Voyager-Binance.US' $1 Billion Deal – Here's Why
15.3.2023
The US government has demanded to put Binance.US’s proposed deal to purchase the assets from the collapsed cryptocurrency brokerage Voyager Digital on hold.
In a set of court filings submitted on Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and New York’s financial regulator expressed...
Voyager-Binance.US' $1B Deal Should Be Halted, U.S. Government Says
15.3.2023
The Department of Justice doesn’t like provisions that would render the company immune from prosecution for former wrongdoing
Spain Prepares to Expand Offer of Gold Bullion Coins for Investors
14.3.2023
The government of Spain has approved the resources for a new issuance of gold bullion coins, which will be directed to satisfy a higher estimated demand for these instruments. The Spanish National Coin Factory will purchase 40 million euros in high-quality gold pieces for this batch,...
HSBC Acquires Silicon Valley Bank UK — Sale Facilitated by Government, Bank of England
14.3.2023
The British government and the central bank, the Bank of England, have facilitated a private sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK to HSBC, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. He stressed that “Deposits will be protected, with no taxpayer support.” British Government Announces...
SD Governor Urges 20 States to Block Legislation That Bans Crypto’s Use as Money — Says ‘Its a Threat to Our Freedom’
14.3.2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has vetoed a bill that bans the use of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, as money. The bill, masquerading as a Universal Commercial Code (UCC) guidelines update, also paves the way for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Emphasizing that this bill...
Goldman Sachs Now Expects No Rate Hike in March Due to Stress in US Banking System
14.3.2023
Goldman Sachs has revised its U.S. interest rate forecast due to “stress in the banking system.” The global investment bank no longer expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in March after the central bank announced...
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of ‘Crash Landing Ahead’ as Bailouts Begin — Advises Buying More Bitcoin
14.3.2023
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has reiterated his bitcoin, gold, and silver recommendation. Emphasizing that government bailouts have begun following the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Kiyosaki warned that the Fed will inject...
Marathon Digital: Deposits held at Signature Bank are secure and available
13.3.2023
The company disclosed that it has approximately $142 million in cash deposits at Signature Bridge Bank, which was set up by the FDIC after the shutdown of Signature Bank
Roblox Is Being Handed $150 Million By Government After Bank Collapse, Money Isn't Real
13.3.2023
A classic bank run caused Silicon Valley Bank to become the second-largest bank collapse in history. Now the Federal Reserve is promising a bailout for all of its customers, which includes everyone from small startups to major tech industry players. Roblox, the social media platform where millions...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Back Above $22,000 as Silicon Valley Bank Depositors Are Rescued
13.3.2023
Bitcoin moved back above $22,000, as the U.S. Treasury moved to avert a regional banking crisis, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The government confirmed that it will backstop depositors’ funds, giving full access to their capital. Ethereum also moved higher on the news....
Circle taps Cross River as banking partner, expands ties with BNY
13.3.2023
Circle announced a new banking partner after Silicon Valley Bank’s failure and is expanding ties with BNY Mellon
Bitcoin Rises on Report Government Weighing Plan to Protect All Silicon Valley Bank Depositors
12.3.2023
US Treasury Secretary Rules Out Government Bailout of Silicon Valley Bank
12.3.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has ruled out a government bailout of the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was shut down by regulators on Friday. Yellen explained that the reforms put in place after the 2008 financial crisis were aimed at preventing the need for government bailouts....
Yellen Says No to SVB Bailout, but Says Government Is Working to Help Depositors
12.3.2023
Yellen sought to ease concerns that the bank’s collapse could lead to a domino effect