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One of Bitcoin’s earliest users might soon get a U.S. presidential pardon
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who operated the dark web site from 2011 to 2013 before his arrest, could soon get pardoned by US…
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Crypto “bank” Cred files for bankruptcy after alleged multimillion fraud case
Crypto lending firm Cred filed for a voluntary Chapter 11 case in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to explore…
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Ethereum dev Virgil Griffith battles North Korea aiding charges against the US
Ethereum developer and Wikiscanner creator Virgil Griffith filed a motion last week to dismiss US government charges of him “aiding” the North Korean government,…
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US SEC charges and arrests John McAfee after $23 million in illegal Bitcoin, ICO gains
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a suit against cybersecurity entrepreneur John McAfee for his alleged role in manipulating cryptocurrency prices using…
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Lawyers, execs explain how BitMEX news could help Bitcoin ETF chances
On Thursday, the industry was shocked by the news that leading Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX was formally charged by the U.S. Commodities and Futures…
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Bitcoin exchanges might soon share money laundering data in the UK
In the latest proposal concerning Bitcoin and crypto businesses, the UK’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, said all firms would be compelled…
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Trump vs Biden, who’s better for Bitcoin and crypto?
Bitcoin’s regulatory scheme in the US will soon come into focus in the Presidential elections later this year. The two candidates — President Donald…
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U.S. Congress appeals for a fair tax on crypto staking rewards
A group of Congress members in the US have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asking for a fairer tax on…
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Ripple outlines four crucial steps to push cryptocurrencies in India
The Indian cryptocurrency market is teeming with entrepreneurs, funds, and tech know-how to create a vibrant crypto-ecosystem. Yet, it faces a crisis buoyed by…
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Recent Bitcoin ruling shows the U.S. SEC is not a DeFi fan—yet
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Crypto.com temporarily suspends European debit card program after Wirecard bankruptcy
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U.S. President Donald Trump wanted to “go after” Bitcoin, but hedge funds are busy buying BTC and ETH
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