United States

US senators urge Facebook to discontinue digital currency pursuit amid Novi wallet launch
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22 October, 2021

US senators urge Facebook to discontinue digital currency pursuit amid Novi wallet launch

Five U.S. lawmakers wrote a letter to Zuckerberg urging him to discontinue the Novi and Diem ventures, stating that Facebook...
US Treasury warns digital currencies could undermine sanctions
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21 October, 2021

US Treasury warns digital currencies could undermine sanctions

Digital currencies could undermine the impact of sanctions imposed by the United States, a report by the Treasury Department has...
CFTC orders Tether to pay $42.5M, tells it not to break the law again
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18 October, 2021

CFTC orders Tether to pay $42.5M, tells it not to break the law again

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has slapped Tether with US$42.5 million in penalties, saying it made "untrue" and "misleading"...
USDC issuer Circle Financial subpoenaed by US securities regulator
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7 October, 2021

USDC issuer Circle Financial subpoenaed by US securities regulator

The firm revealed in a recent regulatory filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoenaed it in July, although...
White House convenes 30 countries for ransomware and cybersecurity talks
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5 October, 2021

White House convenes 30 countries for ransomware and cybersecurity talks

The U.S. government is doubling down on its anti-cybercrime efforts, this time meeting with NATO allies and 30 other nations...
Congressman Tom Emmer urges Federal Reserve to back innovation in digital assets
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4 October, 2021

Congressman Tom Emmer urges Federal Reserve to back innovation in digital assets

The letter is framed around questions following the comments of Chairman Jerome Powell, which seek to explore the rationale behind...
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