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NewsBTC / Will Binance’s Limited US Launch Impact Current Resurgence of Non-BTC Crypto?

September 18, 2019 / newsbtc

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance launched registrations and deposits today in the United States. The popular crypto asset trading venue will be blocked from 13 states and will feature a vastly…

CCN / 4 Countries That Really Don’t Like Facebook’s Crypto Libra

September 18, 2019 / ccnews

Governments around the world went on high alert after American social media giant Facebook announced a permissioned blockchain digital currency, named Libra. Unsurprisingly, the prospect of a privately-backed alternative digital…

Cointelegraph / Edward Snowden: US Gov’t Lawsuit to Block Book Is ‘Good for Bitcoin’

September 18, 2019 / cointelegraph

Whistleblower Edward Snowden has hinted he might place his wealth in Bitcoin (BTC) to avoid the United States government confiscating the funds. Snowden: Lawsuit is “good for Bitcoin” In a…

Cointelegraph / US E-Cigarette Ban Stokes Fears Trump Could Target Bitcoin

September 12, 2019 / cointelegraph

Bitcoin (BTC) proponents are again mulling the chances of the United States banning cryptocurrency as lawmakers move to outlaw flavored e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes: Washington “clears market” The sudden restrictions, which both…

NewsBTC / Binance Alternatives for US-Based Altcoin Investors and Crypto Traders

September 11, 2019 / newsbtc

Tomorrow, Binance will close trading and deposits for US-based crypto investors and traders, cutting off access to much of the altcoin market.VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE

NewsBTC / Crypto Research Group Advocate Federal Digital Asset Regulation

September 11, 2019 / newsbtc

Researchers at CoinCenter are in favour of a federal level regulatory framework to overlook intermediaries doing business with crypto assets in the United States. The non-profit organisation argues that the…

NewsBTC / PSA: Only 48 Hours Remain for US Crypto Investors to Trade on Binance

September 10, 2019 / newsbtc

Back in June, the world’s most popular crypto exchange, Binance, announced that it would soon be blocking US-based investors from its platform, in order to comply with global regulations.VIEW ORIGINAL…

Cointelegraph / NSA Working to Develop Quantum-Resistant Cryptocurrency: Report

September 5, 2019 / cointelegraph

The United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) is allegedly working to develop a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency. The claim was made in a tweet by Bloomberg Technology reporter William Turton on Sept.…

Cointelegraph / Facebook Hires Lobbying Firm to Ease Regulatory Pressure on Libra

August 27, 2019 / cointelegraph

Facebook has hired a Washington-based lobbying firm to help it grapple with the negative responses sparked by the announcement of its planned Libra cryptocurrency project. According to an O’Dwyer PR…

Cointelegraph / US FTC Settles With Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme for $500,000

August 25, 2019 / cointelegraph

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled charges it filed in 2018 against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme involving four individuals. Terms of settlement According to an official…

Cointelegraph / US Charges 2 Canadian Nationals Over Alleged $230K Bitcoin Fraud

August 23, 2019 / cointelegraph

Two Canadians of Indian origin were charged in the United States with a $233,220 Bitcoin (BTC) fraud using a fake HitBTC account on Twitter. Scammers posed as HitBTC customer service…

NewsBTC / US, France, and Germany Dominate Bitcoin Nodes By Country

August 21, 2019 / newsbtc

Among the many reasons that make Bitcoin unique, is that it’s designed to be a global currency accessed by anyone, anywhere, without restriction. Because of this, the first-ever crypto asset…

Cointelegraph / US DOE Dedicates $1.05 Mil to Blockchain Energy Management Platform

August 10, 2019 / cointelegraph

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a grant worth $1.05 million to organizations working to commercialize a blockchain-based energy transaction platform. From energy management to energy exchange…

NewsBTC / Binance US Evaluating 30 Crypto Assets, Bitcoin and Ethereum Under Scrutiny?

August 9, 2019 / newsbtc

An announcement earlier in the year that Binance would be shutting out US-based investors instead ushering them to a US-based exchange that was sans the majority of the altcoins the…

Cointelegraph / Texas Securities Watchdog Shuts Down Craigslist Crypto Scammer

August 9, 2019 / cointelegraph

Authorities in Texas have issued a cease and desist order against an alleged crypto scammer operating on Craigslist. According to an Aug. 7 announcement, the Texas State Securities Board (SSB)…

Cointelegraph / BTC-e’s Vinnik Case Drags on as New Accusations Continue Emerging

August 9, 2019 / cointelegraph

On July 25, 2019, United States prosecutors filed a complaint against the defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e and its alleged former operator, Alexander Vinnik. The indictment was filed nearly 24 months…

NewsBTC / Wealth and Tax Advisor Says IRS May Be Targeting Crypto Traders, Not Investors

August 9, 2019 / newsbtc

By now, most crypto investors know that the United States government has begun to crack down on the crypto industry, and has begun targeting those who have used Bitcoin and…

Cointelegraph / Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launching in UK Following FCA Approval

August 8, 2019 / cointelegraph

A subsidiary of United States-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood has been approved to operate as a broker in the United Kingdom. Robinhood coming to the UK Robinhood International,…

NewsBTC / Ripple Sides With US Regulators on Crypto Controversy and Facebook Libra

July 31, 2019 / newsbtc

Crypto was designed to eventually serve as a complete replacement for fiat currencies like the US dollar as the entire world moves into a fully digital age, so money itself…

NewsBTC / United States Regulators Begin Crack Down on Crypto and Bitcoin Crime

July 30, 2019August 2, 2019 / newsbtc

Following the announcement of Facebook Libra – a crypto project aimed to replace the US dollar and other fiat currencies, the United States has been up in arms regarding Libra,…

Cointelegraph / Live: Crypto, Blockchain Hearing at US Senate Banking Committee

July 30, 2019 / cointelegraph

During today’s United State Senate Banking Committee hearing on the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and blockchain, Cointelegraph will be updating live with the most important developments. The July 30 hearing,…

Cointelegraph / Crypto Not a Solution for Financial Inclusion, Lawyer Tells US Senate

July 30, 2019 / cointelegraph

In a prepared statement for today’s United States Senate’s crypto hearing by international lawyer Mehrsa Baradaran, suggests that cryptos are not the solution for financial inclusion and equity in banking.…

CCN / Game of Thrones? Bitcoin Bro John McAfee Schemes to Rule US & UK

July 26, 2019 / ccnews

Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee has a bold, ambitious vision: To rule over both the United States and the United Kingdom as their president and prime minister, respectively. McAfee outlined his…

NewsBTC / US Treasury Secretary is Adamant That He Won’t Be Talking About Bitcoin in Ten Years

July 24, 2019 / newsbtc

Hardly surprisingly, the United States Treasury Secretary has stated that he will neither be talking about or investing in Bitcoin in the future. Steven Mnuchin says that even during his…

NewsBTC / Coinbase Crypto Milestone: Amasses 30M Users, 5M in Last 10 Months

July 23, 2019 / newsbtc

San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase, is among the clear leaders in the crypto industry, helping to shape and define the future of the space and what products are offered to…

Cointelegraph / Full House: Crypto Cards Show a Strong Hand in 2019

July 20, 2019 / cointelegraph

Until recently, cryptocurrency debit cards appeared to fall short of expectations. Despite many failed efforts in recent years, crypto debit cards are enjoying a second wind thanks to a surge…

NewsBTC / US Congressman: You Can’t Kill Bitcoin, Libra And Others Trying to Mimic

July 17, 2019 / newsbtc

All eyes are on Bitcoin, Facebook’s Libra, and the entire cryptocurrency market this week, following a tweet from the United States President Donald Trump, a Senate hearing on Libra, and…

NewsBTC / US Treasury Increases Regulatory Pressure on Crypto, Warns of Its Unlawful Uses

July 15, 2019 / newsbtc

Friday night, United States President Donald Trump tweeted about Facebook Libra, Bitcoin, and crypto as a whole, expressing his distaste in the emerging asset class and commenting on their “unlawful”…

NewsBTC / Pompliano: Trump’s Tweet Puts Spotlight on Lack of Trust Bitcoin Solves

July 12, 2019 / newsbtc

Last night, the entire crypto Twitter became electrified with chatter when United States President Donald Trump tweeted about “magic internet money,” also known as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE

NewsBTC / Donald Trump Not a Fan of Bitcoin And Crypto? Too Volatile, He Says

July 12, 2019 / newsbtc

Wow, just wow. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has openly commented on Bitcoin and crypto assets. On Twitter no less.This is presumably the businessman-turned-most powerful man on…

NewsBTC / Fireworks Expected as Bitcoin Breaks Below $11,000 Ahead of Holiday Weekend

July 5, 2019 / newsbtc

After a strong rejection at $14,000, Bitcoin’s parabolic rally has been cut short, and the leading crypto asset by market cap is taking a much needed pause and correction after…