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Biden Administration Sanctions Crypto Exchange Chatex Over Ransomware Allegations
The Treasury Department said the exchange provided “material support” to Suex, a previously sanctioned exchange.
US-Led Multilateral Ransomware Meeting Calls for Enhanced Powers Over Crypto
Crypto is the “primary” financial instrument used to facilitate attacks.
San Jose, ‘Capital of Silicon Valley,’ Wants to Fund Internet for Low-Income Households With Crypto Tokens
The money would come from coins mined on the Helium network.
US House Passes National Defense Act Containing Crypto Provision
The bill would clarify regulations of cryptocurrencies.
Riccardo ‘Fluffypony’ Spagni Released by US Court, ‘Actively Working’ on Return to South Africa
The release frees Spagni, at least temporarily, while he attempts to “address this matter” and put it behind him “once and for all.”
Crypto Adoption Shifts to Emerging Markets as China, US Drop in Chainalysis Global Rankings
Most bitcoin is traded on exchanges with central order books, but some are traded peer-to-peer (P2P). A new Chainalysis chart reveals smaller, emerging markets outside the U.S. and China are growing faster in crypto trading activity by this measure relative to what can be seen in the world's two largest crypto markets. CoinDesk's Galen Moore breaks down the Chart of the Day.
US House Passes Two Blockchain Amendments in Annual Defense Budget Bill
The U.S. House passed two provisions introduced by Rep. Darren Soto of Florida.
Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Launches in the US
The challenger bank reportedly has plans to offer its crypto buying service to US customers in the near future.
Pension Funds Double Crypto Asset Exposure in Morgan Creek's Fund to 1%
The two Fairfax County, Virginia, pension funds invested only 0.5 percent in crypto and blockchain last year.
How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Grilling in Congress Today
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here.
