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US Department of Justice Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework
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US Department of Justice Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a cryptocurrency enforcement framework, which offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats in the crypto space.

EARN IT Act Introduced in US House of Representatives, Critics View It as Threat—What This Means for Crypto
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EARN IT Act Introduced in US House of Representatives, Critics View It as Threat—What This Means for Crypto

Despite being perceived as an “anti-security bill” by many, the EARN IT Act has made its way to the US House of Representatives and currently awaits approval.

Ripple Co-Founder Hints Move From US Regulation: “Blockchain and Digital Currencies are not Welcome”
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Ripple Co-Founder Hints Move From US Regulation: “Blockchain and Digital Currencies are not Welcome”

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is considering moving Ripple’s base from the United States due to crushing biased regulation.

President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets
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President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets

Trump has decided to delay negotiations regarding a second coronavirus stimulus package until after the presidential elections, sending Bitcoin's price down.

China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP Has Been Processed in Pilot Transactions Worth 1.1 Billion Yuan
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China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP Has Been Processed in Pilot Transactions Worth 1.1 Billion Yuan

In the race to be the first country to launch a functional CBDC, China appears to be in the lead, as it has begun experimenting with its digital currency.

Members of Congress Start Blockchain Education with $50 Dollar Bitcoin Donation
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Members of Congress Start Blockchain Education with $50 Dollar Bitcoin Donation

Members of the United States Congress will receive a $50 campaign contribution in Bitcoin today to educate lawmakers on the potential of blockchain technology.

Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?
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Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?

Coronavirus has driven global economies and businesses to the ground, but one industry that has benefitted from the pandemic appears to be the tech sector.

US CFTC Charges BitMEX For Operating Illegal Crypto Derivatives Exchange
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US CFTC Charges BitMEX For Operating Illegal Crypto Derivatives Exchange

The United States CFTC has charged operators of BitMEX for operating an unregistered trading platform and violating anti-money laundering procedures.

FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco Warns Banks to Take Crypto AML Seriously
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FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco Warns Banks to Take Crypto AML Seriously

Kenneth Blanco, the Director of the FinCEN warned banks to seriously consider how virtual currencies should fit into their anti-money laundering (AML) policies.

US House of Representatives Passes Blockchain Innovation Act On to the Senate
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US House of Representatives Passes Blockchain Innovation Act On to the Senate

Two bills introduced by Rep Darren Soto—the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act—have passed the Lower House and are on their way to the Senate.