JP Morgan: “U.S. authorities can also exert influence on Tether (USDT)â€
Sanctions by OFAC Analysts at US financial giant JP Morgan announced on the 15th that the US authorities, through the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), will be able to exercise a certain amount of control over companies…
Senate Judiciary Committee Has Yet to Subpoena Harlan Crow or Leonard Leo
by Andy Kroll ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. More than two months after authorizing subpoenas for key figures in the Supreme Court’s ethics…
Mexico is suing US gun-makers for arming its gangs − and a US court could award billions in damages
A sign in Laredo, Texas, reminds motorists not to smuggle guns into Mexico. Gilles Mingasson/Getty Images The government of Mexico is suing U.S. gun-makers for their role in facilitating cross-border gun trafficking that has supercharged violent crime in Mexico. The…
Bitcoin’s rise is driven by American demand — Coinbase’s price premium rises | CoinDesk JAPAN
Bitcoin (BTC)’s rise to $52,000 appears to have been driven by strong demand from American investors, according to trading data. While the massive inflow into Bitcoin ETFs has been a hot topic, Bitcoin is trading at the highest premium in…
Chinese government to revise laws to deal with virtual currency money laundering
Money laundering prevention law to be revised China plans to revise anti-money laundering (AML) laws to address risks associated with crypto assets (virtual currencies). The South China Morning Post reported on the 15th. A meeting of the State Council chaired…
Progress towards the realization of “acquisition and holding of crypto assets†by LPS – Amendment bill approved by Cabinet | CoinDesk JAPAN
It looks like LPS (Limited Liability Partnership for Investment) will be able to acquire and hold crypto assets. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on February 16 that the Cabinet approved the “Bill to partially amend the Industrial…
Brian Armstrong Hails Bitcoin ETFs As ‘Win-Win’ For Coinbase —Here’s Why
Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, reported that its trading volume doubled in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, totaling $154 billion. What Happened: During an earnings call on Thursday, Armstrong said ETFs were a “win-win…
‘One You’re Buying A Puff Of Smoke’: AI And Crypto Rallies Aren’t Both Buying Opportunities, Says Analyst
Semiconductor names and crypto-related stocks have been two of the hottest sectors throughout the last few months. But, Chaikin Analytics founder Marc Chaikin says that just because they’ve done well, doesn’t mean they’re both buying opportunities. “One you’re buying a…
Capitol Flag For Bitcoin Creator? The Truth About Elizabeth Warren Flying A Flag For Satoshi Nakamoto
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a critic of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), reportedly paid an unusual tribute to the pseudonymous founder of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. What happened: A news report indicated that the senator seemed to have approved an order to have…
DeFi could boost the dollar’s ​​global strength: U.S. Federal Reserve Board member Waller | CoinDesk JAPAN
Christopher Waller, one of the Fed’s seven board members, said that so far the impact of the crypto industry on the dollar actually appears to be helping. As long as stablecoins are tied to the dollar, as 99% of stablecoins…