Crypto payments to China chemical suppliers fuel US fentanyl epidemic
Elliptic says crypto, primarily bitcoin and tether, is a growing payment method for buying fentanyl chemicals from China-based firms.
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Balaji’s latest prediction: US gov’t will remotely seize crypto
In his latest description of future dystopia, Balaji Srinivasan predicts the government will force Apple and Google to seize crypto assets.
Here’s what the biggest stablecoins spent on lobbying in the US
Tether, Circle, and Paxos have all hired firms to lobby on their behalf in Washington DC but Coinbase still spends millions more.
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Explained: US House debate on cryptocurrency regulatory framework
The future regulatory framework of cryptocurrency in the United States was discussed on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
California lawmaker wants to legitimize the incorporation of DAOs
Unless revised, proposed bill AB 1229 would allow any non-profit group in California to claim 'decentralized' status as a non-profit DAO.
Reggie Fowler fails to win extra week of freedom before sentencing
The request cited Fowler's lawyer's travel commitments, time spent on other lawsuits, and failure to review hundreds of pages of exhibits.
Another stablecoin bill dies unceremoniously at hearing
At a House hearing, a draft of a new stablecoin bill was discussed along with the appropriate regulatory framework for stablecoins.
US helps Malta crack phone of alleged crypto scammer and kidnapper
Luke Milton is accused of stealing $700,000 in crypto and faces separate kidnapping charges. The US is aiding police to recover funds.
MobileCoin exec Bob Lee stabbed to death in San Francisco attack
MobileCoin and Cash App founder Bob Lee was attacked near the city's Rincon Hill neighborhood in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Buying guns with crypto a constitutional right, argue lobbyists
Gun Owners of America isn't happy with South Dakota excluding crypto from its definition of 'money,' claiming it's a second amendment threat.