US ethics agency issues new rules for gov’t employees who hold NFTs
The new guidance states that government officials are to file financial disclosures if they hold NFTs or F-NFTs worth more than $1,000 for investment or production of income.
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DOJ recovers $500K digital asset and fiat from hackers linked to North Korea
The FBI traced the funds after a report filed by the Kansas medical center. The bureau identified the malware used in hijacking the servers as a strain called "Maui."
US block reward miners may face reporting requirements to EPA, DOE soon
Six U.S. lawmakers have written a letter to the EPA and the DOE arguing that U.S.-based mining operations should be required to report their emissions and energy use.
SEC leadership questioned by US Congress over ‘inconsistent’ digital asset enforcement
Gubir Grewal, director of enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, appeared before a House Subcommittee where he faced questions over the SEC’s lack of enforcement against digital currency sector’s biggest crooks.
Monero’s Riccardo ‘Fluffypony’ Spagni released from custody in South Africa
The former Monero lead maintainer was extradited to South Africa from the U.S. earlier this month to face over 370 charges of fraud against his former employer.
FBI public alert targets fake digital assets investment applications
Cybercriminals have been replicating web apps of digital assets companies and financial institutions to defraud investors, even using logos and information of legitimate companies, according to the FBI.
Celsius owes $4.7B to customers as first bankruptcy hearing takes place
Monday’s hearing in the Southern District of New York also revealed that Celsius’ proposed pathway to recouping its massive losses depend on the success of its wholly owned digital currency mining subsidiary, Celsius Mining.
CFTC warns consumers of 34 digital assets, forex trading firms operating without license
The 34 firms has been added to the U.S. regulator’s Registration Deficient List (RED List), which now contains 202 firms that consumers are warned against transacting with.
Is Coinbase going bankrupt? Exchange to shut down its US affiliate marketing program
Shutting its affiliate program is the latest in a concerning sequence of decisions that signal Coinbase may not be in as strong a financial position as many believe.
The anti-crypto letter to US Congress
The letter comes at a time when the sentiment around the digital asset is low, and lobbying efforts against proof-of-work (PoW) digital currency mining are at an all-time high.
US judge rules against SEC’s contradicting defense over Hinman speech in Ripple case
SEC argued that Hinman’s speech was a personal errand while also claiming he received legal counsel from SEC lawyers, and Judge Netburn isn’t impressed.
Texas BTC miners shut down operations due to record-breaking heat wave
The heat wave in Texas is setting new records, leading to a spike in electricity demand by the residents, and BTC miners have to take a back seat.