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US Seizes $24M in Cryptocurrencies Tied to Brazilian Investment Fraud Probe
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US Seizes $24M in Cryptocurrencies Tied to Brazilian Investment Fraud Probe

The US Department of Justice has seized $24 million in cryptocurrencies following investigations linked to online investment fraud.

Bitcoin Advocate Cynthia Lummis Wins US Senate Seat in Wyoming State
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Bitcoin Advocate Cynthia Lummis Wins US Senate Seat in Wyoming State

Cynthia Lummis is elected to serve in the senate for the state of Wyoming. She is a Bitcoin advocate who wants to develop an “American First” agenda and cut the national debt.

US Election 2020: Can I Change My Vote?
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US Election 2020: Can I Change My Vote?

The United States 2020 election day approaches, and a large number of US citizens have already cast their votes, but what if they wanted to change their votes before Nov. 3?

Binance CEO CZ Denies that US Exchange Arm Was Created to Distract Regulators
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Binance CEO CZ Denies that US Exchange Arm Was Created to Distract Regulators

The leaked "Tai Chi" document obtained by Forbes indicates that Binance.US was set up to circumvent regulation—a claim that CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) vehemently denies.

Cryptocurrency Hackers Target Trump Presidential Campaign Website with Monero Scam Addresses
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Cryptocurrency Hackers Target Trump Presidential Campaign Website with Monero Scam Addresses

US President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign website was briefly compromised yesterday in an attempt by hackers to gain cryptocurrency funds.

China to be First Cashless Society with Digital Yuan Launch in 2022, SCMP Report
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China to be First Cashless Society with Digital Yuan Launch in 2022, SCMP Report

China is poised to become the world’s first cashless society should roll out its Digital Yuan DCEP before it hosts the 2022 Winter Olympics according to the SCMP

Bitcoin Needs to Overcome One Key Factor Before Its Price Run to $20K
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Bitcoin Needs to Overcome One Key Factor Before Its Price Run to $20K

Market experts are saying that if Bitcoin clears one key resistance level, it may reach $20K with less obstacles along the way.

Grayscale Survey: 55% of US Investors Like Bitcoin in 2020
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Grayscale Survey: 55% of US Investors Like Bitcoin in 2020

Grayscale Investments has released a report dubbed Bitcoin Investor Study 2020 showing that 55% of US investors are keeping a watchful eye on purchasing Bitcoin in 2020.

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas
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Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.

US Department of Homeland Security to Host Blockchain-Based Digital Wallet Event with $25K Reward
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US Department of Homeland Security to Host Blockchain-Based Digital Wallet Event with $25K Reward

DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) will host a virtual event for a Digital Wallets Challenge on Oct 27.

Bitcoin Price Bull Run Sees Grayscale Investments add $300M AUM in One Day
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Bitcoin Price Bull Run Sees Grayscale Investments add $300M AUM in One Day

Grayscale Investments CEO Barry Silbert has announced a breathtaking increase of $300 million in AUM after a single day this week as Bitcoin went on its $13K bull run.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Japan or Singapore Could be Firm's New Home
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Japan or Singapore Could be Firm's New Home

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that his company has earmarked Singapore and Japan as the most crypto-friendly countries where Ripple Labs could relocate.

Standard Chartered Research Head Sees Depreciating US Dollar as Perfect Storm for Emerging Assets
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Standard Chartered Research Head Sees Depreciating US Dollar as Perfect Storm for Emerging Assets

The United States dollar is facing significant depreciation following the US elections according to Standard Chartered Bank’s Head of Research.

Bitcoin Price Breaks Key Resistance As Pre-Election Stimulus Package Goes to Vote
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Bitcoin Price Breaks Key Resistance As Pre-Election Stimulus Package Goes to Vote

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is defying the turmoils and the uncertainty in the hopes of getting a pre-election stimulus package with its current aggressive bullish runs

Mainstream Adoption of DeFi and DLT Is Coming, It Will Replace Banks, Says US Currency Comptroller
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Mainstream Adoption of DeFi and DLT Is Coming, It Will Replace Banks, Says US Currency Comptroller

The US acting Comptroller of the Currency disclosed that roles played by banks will soon change due to cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi).