Treasury
Binance Appoints Former US Treasury Enforcer to Anti-Money Laundering Role
Binance has named former U.S. Treasury enforcement investigator Greg Monahan as its global money laundering reporting officer. The appointment comes as the crypto exchange is attempting to be more proactive in its regulatory compliance. Where is it headed next?
IRS Will Reportedly Ignore How Infrastructure Bill Defines ‘Broker’
The U.S. Treasury Department is reportedly preparing to offer an olive branch to crypto developers, miners, and hardware firms spooked by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill’s tax reporting requirements. “The Hash” hosts discuss whether the Treasury Department could combat the concerns of the bill that no other government agency has been able to achieve.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $58K, Reverses Two-Day Losses Despite Lower Trading Volume
The price gain came amid new signs of growing mainstream adoption of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Proposed Crypto Wallet Rule Not Among Those Frozen by Biden Pending Review
Crypto advocates mistakenly hailed the new administration for putting the controversial proposed rule on ice.
BitGo to Pay $93K to US Treasury to Settle 183 'Apparent' Sanctions Violations
BitGo failed to stop people in Cuba, Iran and Syria, among other sanctioned places, from using its non-custodial wallet service, the U.S. said.
Bitcoin Trader on US Sanctions Blacklist Says He’s Innocent
An Iranian bitcoin trader added to the U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctions list last week claims he’s been wrongfully blacklisted.
US Bank Regulator: Virtual Currencies Could Be 'Revolutionary'
Speaking before the Institute of International Bankers this week, the US Comptroller of the Currency discussed virtual currency.
Bitcoin Industry Responds to UK Treasury's Call for Information
The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.
UK Treasury Issues 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies
The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.
