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Coinbase CEO to meet Trump to discuss 'personnel appointments': Wall Street Journal

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to meet Donald Trump for personnel discussions amidst cabinet appointments involving crypto-friendly figures, impacting the cryptocurrency industry significantly.

theblock.co • 18/11/2024 - 21:23 PM

Lawmakers urge Treasury crack down on crypto mixers amid Tornado Cash sanctions

U.S. lawmakers urge the Treasury to investigate crypto mixing services like Tornado Cash due to concerns over illicit finance and national security, seeking answers by December 2.

theblock.co • 18/11/2024 - 16:43 PM

USDC issuer Circle unveils new compliance tool for programmable wallets

Circle has launched the Compliance Engine, a new tool for programmable wallets that focuses on regulatory compliance and risk detection for decentralized applications.

theblock.co • 24/09/2024 - 17:11 PM

Privacy concerns loom in Samourai Wallet court case

Keonne Rodriguez, founder of Samourai Wallet, denied bail modifications amid serious money laundering charges, with implications for crypto software developers and ongoing legal challenges for related cases.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:37 PM

In letter to Biden and Harris, crypto coalition calls for clearer rules and warns of risks

Over 50 crypto firms urge U.S. leaders to create clear regulations to protect consumers and encourage innovation, while engaging with the industry during the election season.

theblock.co • 07/08/2024 - 15:42 PM

Trump and Lummis have pushed for US bitcoin reserves but critics express doubts

Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have announced proposals to have the U.S. hold bitcoin over the last few weeks. Some supporters say bitcoin can be used as a buffer, while critics warn that the asset doesn’t serve a strategic purpose.

theblock.co • 06/08/2024 - 20:44 PM

Sen. Lummis draft bill allows US states to hold bitcoin

Sen. Lummis introduces a bill for the U.S. to hold bitcoin, creating a framework for state participation and enhancing the dollar's status globally ahead of elections.

theblock.co • 30/07/2024 - 21:50 PM