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Crypto Exchange FTX Offers Stock Trading Services to All Users in US
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX.US has opened stock trading services to all users in the US.
Iranians Permitted to Trade on Binance, Despite US Imposes Sanctions: Reuters
Reuters said Binance exchange permitted Iranian users to trade on its platform after the United States reimposed sanctions on the country in 2018.
US SEC Boss Airs Caution on Crypto Lenders Offering High Yields
Investors thinking of investing in crypto lending platforms should be cautious, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman said.
Tech Experts Urge Regulators to be Sceptical on Digital Currencies Innovation
A group of technology innovators has sent a letter to the United States Congressional Leadership, Committee Chairs, and ranking members, urging them to take a sceptical approach to cryptocurrency innovations.
Crypto Market Cap Clashes over 50% to around $1.4T
The market cap of cryptocurrencies has fallen more than 50% to around $1.4 trillion as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 50 basis points sparking a sell-off panic among investors.
California Signs Executive Order to Formulate Crypto Regulations
The US state of California announced that state agencies will work with the federal government to formulate digital currency regulations to officially accept and supervise cryptocurrencies.
2 Europeans Charged in Connection to Virgil Griffith's North Korea Case
The two Europeans were allegedly collaborating with Virgil Griffith, a cryptocurrency researcher who was recently sentenced to prison for providing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology services to North Korea, Reuters reported.
US Lawmakers Introduce ‘ECASH Bill’ Aimed at Creating Digital Dollar
The bill, dubbed the Electronic Currency and Secure Hardware (ECASH) Act, was introduced on Monday.
Nayib Bukele Criticises U.S. Does Not "Stand for Freedom", the Senate Comm Passes ACES Bill
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has lashed out at the U.S. government after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act (ACES) Bill.
US SEC Delays Proposals for Spot Bitcoin ETFs from WisdomTree and One River
The securities regulator of the U.S. SEC has yet to approve a US exchange-traded fund that invests directly in the cryptocurrency.
U.S. Democrats Propose Bill to Restrict Russian Crypto Use amid Ukraine Crisis
U.S. Democratic senators have proposed a bill that intends to impose sanctions on foreign cryptocurrency companies that have partnerships with Russian entities, preventing them from bypassing U.S. sanctions.
Crypto Exchange Anchex Raises $1M to Expand Customer Base
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Anchex has raised its largest-ever investment of up to $1 million to expand the customer market.
US Labor Department Urges Caution over Crypto Investment in 401k Retirement Plans
Cryptocurrency is approaching ERISA plans, but the U.S. labour department is taking notice and expressing concern.
US President Joe Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto this Week
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order on cryptocurrency this week. Authorities would be expected to develop policies to enable the U.S. government to work with foreign powers to regulate crypto and its trade across international borders.
Virginia Senate Votes to Support New Bill by Permitting Banks to Offer Crypto Custody Services
Based on the unanimous vote from the Virginia Senate, the proposed bill amendment introduced on January 22 this year by Delegate Christopher T. Head sought to allow eligible banks to offer cryptocurrency custody services.