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US Government at a Loss of $9.9 Billion Due to Auctioning of Bitcoin
The US Government has forfeited as much as $9.9 billion in gains from its Bitcoin auctions.
US Commerce Department Publishes GDP Data on Stellar (XLM) Blockchain
The US Department of Commerce has for the first time posted GDP data on the Stellar (XLM) blockchain, marking a significant step in government transparency and blockchain technology adoption.
Randall Crater, Founder of "My Big Coin" Sentenced
A U.S. Federal Court Judge sentenced Randall Crater to 100 months in prison. Crater defrauded 55 investors with $7.6 million.
3 Website Operators Lured Romance-Seeking Victims Into Their Fraud
Three website operators lured romance seekers with their bogus bitcoin investment scam.
The Most Unworkable State Law
An Illinois senator has presented a law that would compel crypto node operators, miners, and validators to reverse transactions if ordered by the court, even though it's impossible.
Blockchain Association Rejects Court's Securities Ruling on Private Blockchains
A U.S. lawyer called it "absurd" for a court to declare digital assets on centralized databases securities.
Former Ethereum Adviser Steven Nerayoff Files $9.6B Lawsuit Against US Government
Steven Nerayoff, an early adviser to the Ethereum network, has filed a lawsuit against the United States government for false charges and mistreatment. The lawsuit, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, seeks $9.6 billion in damages for an extortion case. Nerayoff alleges that federal agents were aware of the baseless charges and engaged in harassment and intimidation tactics.
SEC Probes Investment Advisers Offering Crypto Custody Without Proper Qualification
After the fall of FTX and the Ripple lawsuit in 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now looking into Wall Street corporations that may be violating custody regulations.
Nexo Capital to Pay $45 Million in Penalties
Nexo Capital, a crypto lender, will pay $45 million to the SEC and NASAA (NASAA). SEC and NASAA announced the announcement on Jan 19.
Reversing Censorship on Ethereum
Ethereum presently has 47% OFAC-compliant blocks, the lowest since Oct 11.
LidoDAO is considering selling or staking its $30 million
LidoDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization behind Lido, is considering staking or selling its $30 million ETH treasury to meet unexpected market swings.
The California DMV is set to digitize car titles and title transfers
The project modernises the DMV's record-keeping and reduces fraud by dealers selling defective autos.