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Protego Becomes the Second Federally Chartered Crypto Bank in United States
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Protego Becomes the Second Federally Chartered Crypto Bank in United States

Protego, Washington state-chartered trust firm, has received a conditional approval from the OCC to become the second nationally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.

Australian Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud in $90 Million Crypto Scam in the U.S.
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Australian Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud in $90 Million Crypto Scam in the U.S.

An Australian man named Stefan He Qin has pleaded guilty to draining the investor accounts of his New York-based cryptocurrency fund to the tune of $90 million.

Largest U.S. Public Pension Fund Holds Over 100,000 Shares in Bitcoin Miner RIOT Blockchain
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Largest U.S. Public Pension Fund Holds Over 100,000 Shares in Bitcoin Miner RIOT Blockchain

The largest U.S. public pension fund, CalPERS increased its stake in RIOT Blockchain (RIOT), a Bitcoin mining firm, during Bitcoin’s sensational price surge at the end of 2020.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Bitcoin Will Be "Biggest Story For Next Few Years"
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Bitcoin Will Be "Biggest Story For Next Few Years"

Francis Suarez, Miami Mayor, wants his city to embrace blockchain technology, Bitcoin and digital assets.

US Congress Planned Hearings on GameStop Market Conditions Shows Value of Bitcoin
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US Congress Planned Hearings on GameStop Market Conditions Shows Value of Bitcoin

The US House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committee has announced that it will hold hearings on the chaos surrounding GameStop stocks.

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Confirmed in Senate as new US Treasury Secretary
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Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Confirmed in Senate as new US Treasury Secretary

After being nominated by President Joe Biden, the United States Senate has now confirmed former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as Treasury Security.

Treasury Secretary Nominee Janet Yellen Plans to Encourage Legitimate Crypto Use
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Treasury Secretary Nominee Janet Yellen Plans to Encourage Legitimate Crypto Use

Biden's pick to lead the United States Treasury Department, Janet Yellen thinks crypto has potential to enhance the financial system and wants to encourage its legitimate use.

Bitcoin Price Sinks Below Critical Level as Joe Biden Officially Inaugurated as 46th US President, What's Next for BTC?
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Bitcoin Price Sinks Below Critical Level as Joe Biden Officially Inaugurated as 46th US President, What's Next for BTC?

Bitcoin has been losing steam and struggling to clear the $35,000 level, for a second straight day.

Janet Yellen says Crypto Terrorist Financing is a Concern Following Attacks on US Capitol
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Janet Yellen says Crypto Terrorist Financing is a Concern Following Attacks on US Capitol

Janet Yellen highlighted the “growing concern” of crypto being leveraged to finance terror just weeks after the US Capitol was attacked by domestic terrorists paid in BTC.

Stimulus Checks and Gary Gensler: Is President-elect Joe Biden Long on Bitcoin and Altcoins?
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Stimulus Checks and Gary Gensler: Is President-elect Joe Biden Long on Bitcoin and Altcoins?

Is President-elect Joe Biden long on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Pushes for Better SEC Regulation and BTC as the National Currency under Biden
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Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Pushes for Better SEC Regulation and BTC as the National Currency under Biden

As the transfer of presidential power from Trump to Joe Biden looms, many have been anticipating it. What will it mean for Bitcoin and crypto?

Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Loses Crucial Republican Senate Seat
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Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Loses Crucial Republican Senate Seat

Former CEO of Bakkt Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga) has lost her senate seat to Democrat Raphael Warnock in a special election held on Jan 5.

Ethereum Price Could Surge as OCC Permits US Banks to Run Nodes For Stablecoins
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Ethereum Price Could Surge as OCC Permits US Banks to Run Nodes For Stablecoins

A recent announcement by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has provided a mainstream catalyst that could see the ETH price rally to new all-time highs.

OCC Says US Banks Can Use Blockchains and Stablecoins in Bank Payments
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OCC Says US Banks Can Use Blockchains and Stablecoins in Bank Payments

According to the OCC, regulated banks in the US can leverage stablecoins to conduct payments as well as participate as validator nodes on blockchain networks called INVNs.

Ethereum Developer’s Trial for Attendance at North Korea Blockchain Conference Set for September 2021
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Ethereum Developer’s Trial for Attendance at North Korea Blockchain Conference Set for September 2021

Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US government of assisting North Korea in questionable affairs involving cryptocurrencies.