USA | ForkLog - Part 133

ForkLog 17 07.10.2021

U.S. DOJ to Create ‘National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Group’

The U.S. Department of Justice will create 'National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Group' to bolster the agency's ability to fight financial markets that enable cybercriminals to thrive.

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ForkLog 9 06.10.2021

Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes studying the role of cryptocurrency in ransomware payments

Ransomware victims would be required to report to the DHS information about payments to criminals. The proposal is contained in the ransomware disclosures bill from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Deborah Ross.

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ForkLog 20 06.10.2021

Gary Gensler: SEC Has No Plans to Ban Cryptocurrencies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has no plans to ban cryptocurrencies; that is a prerogative of Congress. Gary Gensler, the regulator's head, said this.

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ForkLog 10 06.10.2021

US Congress proposes regulatory holidays for crypto startups

In the United States, conditions must be created for conducting token sales without the risk of enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Such proposals are contained in the Clarity for Digital Tokens Act of 2021, drafted by Representative Patrick McHenry.

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ForkLog 11 05.10.2021

One of America’s largest banks announces launch of Bitcoin custody service

The fifth-largest bank in the United States by assets, U.S. Bank, plans to offer clients a custody service for cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 11 05.10.2021

Court denies XRP holders’ bid to participate as defendants in Ripple v. SEC

On October 4, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied XRP holders' motion to participate in the Ripple case as defendants. However, Judge Analisa Torres allowed them to appear as amici curiae.

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ForkLog 22 05.10.2021

Greenidge Generation mined 729 BTC in the third quarter

In 2021, the American publicly traded mining company Greenidge Generation Holdings mined 729 BTC, according to a preliminary report.

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ForkLog 24 05.10.2021

SEC opens investigation into Circle

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened an investigation into Circle. The matter is described in documents published on October 4.

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ForkLog 16 04.10.2021

SEC seeks Ripple audio and video recordings of meetings discussing the lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to obtain from Ripple audio and video recordings of meetings in which the ongoing lawsuit was discussed. This was reported by attorney James Filan.

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ForkLog 21 04.10.2021

Marathon Boosts Bitcoin Production by 91% in Q3

Nasdaq-listed mining company Marathon Digital Holdings mined 1,254.4 BTC in July–September, up 91% from the second quarter. The firm also agreed with Silvergate Bank to open a $100 million revolving credit line.

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ForkLog 22 04.10.2021

US to convene 30 countries to tackle illicit cryptocurrency use.

The United States will hold a meeting with representatives of 30 countries focused on joint efforts to combat cybercrime and illicit use of cryptocurrency. This was stated by U.S. President Joe Biden.

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ForkLog 12 03.10.2021

SEC extends review period for four bitcoin-ETF applications

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission postponed decisions on bitcoin-ETF applications from Global X (to November 21), WisdomTree (December 11), Kryptoin Investment Advisor (December 24), and Valkyrie Investments (December 8).

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