United States

Canada, UK, Japan and US release joint CBDC report
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13 October, 2020

Canada, UK, Japan and US release joint CBDC report

They are seeking to identify the principles necessary for any CBDC, to help other central banks around the world to...
US treasury official confirms ongoing central bank digital currency study
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13 October, 2020

US treasury official confirms ongoing central bank digital currency study

The U.S. Treasury Department is actively considering the benefits of a central bank digital currency, according to a ranking department...
Congress re-introduces bill to give blockchain records legal recognition in US
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9 October, 2020

Congress re-introduces bill to give blockchain records legal recognition in US

Digital signatures on the blockchain will be recognized and enforceable by the U.S. law if a bill brought before Congress...
BTC escrow firm CEO faces 60 years in jail over alleged $7M scam
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7 October, 2020

BTC escrow firm CEO faces 60 years in jail over alleged $7M scam

John Barry Thompson is charged with two counts of wire fraud and commodities fraud which collectively carry a maximum prison...
John McAfee arrested in Spain, charged with tax evasion and making false statements
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6 October, 2020

John McAfee arrested in Spain, charged with tax evasion and making false statements

Digital asset industry identity John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and charged with tax evasion.
SEC wins summary judgment against Kik ICO
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5 October, 2020

SEC wins summary judgment against Kik ICO

Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled in favor of the SEC and against Kik’s $100 million ICO, finding that the token sale...
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