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Blender and Sinbad Operators Face US Money Laundering Charges

January 11, 2025 Paulo

US charges three Russians for crypto money laundering via Blender.io and Sinbad.io. Two arrested, one at large; mixers linked to ransomware and thefts.

Bryan Steil speaking at a congressional hearing about cryptocurrency regulations.

Wisconsin Lawmaker Bryan Steil to Chair US House Digital Assets Subcommittee

January 9, 2025 Paulo

U.S. retains $6.5B in seized Silk Road Bitcoin as DOJ denies sale rumors, with no evidence of liquidation despite reports of federal approval.

Blockchain

Frax Finance Opens Vote on BlackRock’s BUIDL as Backing Asset for Stablecoin

December 27, 2024 Paulo

Frax Finance launches a vote to use BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as a reserve asset for its proposed stablecoin. All current votes favor the proposal.

Digital illustration showing USDT, Bitcoin, NEXO, USDC, TRX and MON symbols surrounded by social media and data analytics elements.

MicroStrategy Acquires 5,262 BTC for $561M, Total Holdings Reach 444,262 BTC

December 23, 2024 Paulo

MicroStrategy buys 5,262 BTC for $561M, raising its holdings to 444,262 BTC. Joining Nasdaq 100 highlights its growing influence in Bitcoin advocacy.

BaFin building in Germany, symbolizing closure of Ethena GmbH’s USDe case

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

December 18, 2024 Paulo

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.

Graph illustrating Bitcoin ETF holdings exceeding Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin stack.

US Bitcoin ETFs Surpass Satoshi’s Slumbering Stack

December 7, 2024 Paulo

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.

Digital illustration of institutional investors funding a blockchain project with golden crypto coins and futuristic network connections

US Judge Halts Arkansas Crypto Mining Laws in Chinese Ownership Case

November 27, 2024 Paulo

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

Damian Williams speaking at a press conference, addressing crypto cases and his resignation plans.

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

November 25, 2024 Paulo

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.

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster discussing spot cryptocurrency trading plans

Charles Schwab Gears Up for Spot Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Optimism

November 22, 2024 Paulo

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

Andreessen Horowitz office, representing optimism for the U.S. crypto industry's future

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

November 11, 2024 Paulo

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