Congress is holding three simultaneous hearings around cryptocurrencies today – and they’re all on different types of use cases.
The Tether Put: Crypto Equivalent of Credit Default Swap?
Cryptocurrency market makers say they’re fielding inquiries about how to bet on a falling price for the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDT.
State of Crypto: Inside the NRCC’s Plan to Accept Crypto Donations
The NRCC will soon accept crypto donations because Republican donors requested the payment method, the campaign committee’s chair said.
Crypto Long & Short: The Market Says Bitcoin Is for Speculation, Not Dollarization
Data from services on Bitcoin and Ethereum shows what’s real in crypto adoption stories.
A Big Carbon Footprint Compared to What?
When blockchain systems reduce human involvement in transactions, the carbon benefits can be substantial, says our columnist.
Crypto Long & Short: Peter Thiel Defines Bitcoin’s Accidental Role in Global Politics
Thiel’s comments about China “weaponizing” bitcoin to hurt the U.S. are a warning about the cost of inaction.
Crypto Long & Short: Bitpanda’s Raise Is About More Than Market Infrastructure
The $170 million funding round highlights the explosive growth of crypto as an asset class – and the potential of the European market.
Money Reimagined: Why Quantitative Easing Is Here to Stay
The U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, usually seen as a source of American might, is now hindering the Federal Reserve’s monetary sovereignty.
Kentucky Lawmakers Approve House Bill Providing Tax Break for Crypto Miners
The bill, aimed to encourage the crypto mining industry in the state, now goes to the upper house for review.
New Jersey Crime Watchdog Says Crypto ATMs Need More Regulation
State regulation of crypto ATMs is poor and federal laws aren’t much better, the commission said in a report.
What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?
If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist.
BitPay to Pay $500K to Settle OFAC Sanction Violation Charges
BitPay is accused of facilitating over 2,100 transactions with individuals in sanctioned nations.
‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule
Backed by CipherTrace, TRISA looks to get virtual asset service providers (VASPs) ready for new anti-money laundering rules.
Russia’s Digital Ruble Model to Get Bank-Friendly Redesign
Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency.
Kia Motors America Victim of Ransomware Attack Demanding $20M in Bitcoin, Report Claims
BleepingComputer claims to have evidence that the ransomware gang DoppelPaymer is demanding 404 BTC from the car firm.
Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments
Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs.
Malaysian Bitcoin Mining Gang Stole Over $2M in Electricity, Say Police
Police seized 1,746 bitcoin mining machines across 21 premises in raids this week.
Robinhood to Allow Deposits, Withdrawals for Cryptos Including Dogecoin
Currently, users of the popular trading app can only buy and sell cryptocurrencies within their Robinhood accounts.
US Lawmakers Looking Into China’s Role in GameStop Pump: Report
Some Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee want to look into Reddit’s ties to Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent and Robinhood rival Moomoo.
Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously
Dogecoin’s rise reflects the power of collective belief and a longing for a more ideal form of crypto.
