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Biden Planning to Sign Executive Order on Crypto This Week: Reports
The White House has been working on coordinating the efforts of different federal agencies since last year.
EU Excludes 7 Russian Banks From SWIFT
The bloc is also studying whether crypto is being used to evade sanctions.
BitConnect Founder Indicted in $2.4B Ponzi Scheme Has Disappeared
Attorneys said efforts to locate Satish Kumbhani could remain unfruitful.
Putin Puts Russia Nuclear Forces on High Alert Following Sanctions
The Russian president cited strong words from NATO leaders and economic sanctions as reasons for the order.
Huobi Plans Return to US Months After Shuttering China Business
The company will focus on asset management instead of an exchange business.
US Agencies Seized Around $30M of Crypto Related to NetWalker Ransomware Last Year
The January 2021 seizure is the largest related to ransomware, according to blockchain research firm Chainalysis.
Crypto Tax Pros Throw Cold Water on Staking Excitement
Recent media excitement over a lawsuit partially funded by the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has caused confusion over crypto taxes, but experts say it's best to remain cautious.
US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Nearly 120,000 BTC was stolen in the hack.
AssangeDAO Raises $38M to Aid WikiLeaks Founder's Court Battle
The DAO, which is looking to help the whistleblower, has now raised more ether than ConstitutionDAO.
Crypto Exchange Luno Eyes US Expansion
The London-based exchange is one of Africa's largest and has 9 million customers worldwide.
