US - Crypto News And Market Updates

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US Treasury and UAE Crack Down on North Korean Crypto Laundering Network

December 18, 2024 Gonzalo

US and UAE crack down on North Korean crypto laundering. Sanctions hit two Chinese nationals and a UAE firm aiding DPRK’s weapons and WMD funding.

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US Bitcoin ETFs Surpass Satoshi’s Slumbering Stack

December 7, 2024 Gonzalo

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs surpass Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1M BTC stack, amassing $109B in Wall Street investments, marking a milestone for institutional crypto adoption.

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US Judge Halts Arkansas Crypto Mining Laws in Chinese Ownership Case

November 27, 2024 Gonzalo

A US judge temporarily halted Arkansas laws targeting Chinese-owned crypto mining, citing potential constitutional violations and legislative overreach.

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US Attorney Behind Sam Bankman-Fried Case to Resign on Dec. 13

November 25, 2024 Gonzalo

US Attorney Damian Williams will resign on Dec. 13, with Edward Y. Kim stepping in as acting head. Key crypto cases, including FTX, remain in focus.

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Charles Schwab Gears Up for Spot Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Optimism

November 22, 2024 Gonzalo

Charles Schwab eyes spot crypto trading, awaiting regulatory clarity, says incoming CEO Rick Wurster. The firm aims to adapt to evolving markets.

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Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Sees Bright Future for U.S. Crypto Industry

November 11, 2024 Gonzalo

A16z views the U.S. crypto industry’s future as promising, emphasizing opportunities for regulatory clarity, consumer benefits, and blockchain innovation.

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Ripple’s Chris Larsen Sees Kamala Harris as Key to Revamping Biden’s Crypto Policy

October 29, 2024 Gonzalo

Ripple’s Chris Larsen supports Kamala Harris to amend Biden’s crypto policy. His $10M XRP donation reflects a push for pro-innovation regulation.

Kalshi Now Accepts USDC Deposits, Enters Election Betting Arena Amid Strong Competition

October 29, 2024 Gonzalo

Kalshi accepts USDC deposits to attract users in election betting, challenging Polymarket and Robinhood in a competitive crypto-driven prediction market.

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Crypto PACs Ramp Up Support for Ted Cruz’s Senate Bid, Eyes on Texas

October 27, 2024 Gonzalo

Crypto PACs are backing Ted Cruz in Texas’ Senate race against Colin Allred, with Bitcoin Voter PAC spending $30,000 on digital ads supporting Cruz.

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U.S. Prosecutors Contemplate Plea Deal for Alleged SEC X Account Hacker

October 26, 2024 Gonzalo

Federal prosecutors may offer a plea deal to Eric Council Jr., the suspect in the SEC X account hack that triggered major fluctuations in Bitcoin prices.