United States

FinCEN extends consultation for digital currency wallet rule
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22 January, 2021

FinCEN extends consultation for digital currency wallet rule

The period for comments has been extended for a further 15 days to allow submissions on a proposed $10,000 limit...
Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid
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18 January, 2021

Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid

The consumer credit giant was set to acquire Plaid for $5.3 billion, but antitrust claims from the Department of Justice...
Federal banks can challenge patents: US Supreme Court
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17 January, 2021

Federal banks can challenge patents: US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a bid to review a decision of the Federal Circuit which allows Federal Reserve...
RG Coins exchange owner sentenced to 10 years in $5M laundering case
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16 January, 2021

RG Coins exchange owner sentenced to 10 years in $5M laundering case

Bulgarian national Rossen Iossifov was charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and offenses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt...
Former Coinbase lawyer steps down as acting head of bank regulator OCC
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15 January, 2021

Former Coinbase lawyer steps down as acting head of bank regulator OCC

Prior to his appointment as Acting Comptroller in May 2020, Brian Brooks worked as general counsel at Coinbase.
Kentucky legislators unveil plan to attract block reward miners
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15 January, 2021

Kentucky legislators unveil plan to attract block reward miners

Representatives Steven Rudy and Chris Freeland submitted a draft bill for consideration, which could see the state introduce measures designed...
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