Category: Law of the Chain
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BIS AML Score targets Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions by 2025
BIS proposes AML Score targeting crypto transactions at bank off-ramps, involving Bitcoin and Ethereum; aims to reduce illicit flows by 30% by 2025.
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Tron DAO disputes Bloomberg’s $9B asset report as inaccurate
Tron DAO and Justin Sun dispute Bloomberg’s report on asset holdings, citing inaccuracies. Tron (TRX) trades at $0.12, with $9B market cap. Sun denies allegations.
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Czech police arrest suspects in $1.2 million Bitcoin donation fraud
Czech police arrested two suspects in a Bitcoin donation case involving $1.2 million; investigation linked to Binance and local crypto exchanges.
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US Treasury explores $10B Bitcoin purchase amid 5% price surge
Scot Bessent reveals US considers Bitcoin purchases; Treasury explores $10B allocation; Bitcoin rises 5%; SEC monitors ETF approvals; MicroStrategy holds 190K BTC.
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New York crypto tax targets Bitcoin and Ethereum for $1B school funding
New York proposes a crypto tax to fund upstate schools, targeting Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions; projected revenue exceeds $1 billion annually.
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Hong Kong SFC enforces stricter crypto custody rules for 11 exchanges by Q2 2024
Hong Kong SFC mandates stricter crypto custody rules for exchanges like Binance and OKX, affecting 11 licensed platforms by Q2 2024.
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Senator Lummis confirms Bitcoin Act as US policy for 2025 crypto market
Senator Lummis confirms the Bitcoin Act remains key for US policy, involving BTC, blockchain, and a $1.5 trillion crypto market by 2025.
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SEC delays spot Solana ETF decision to October 2024
SEC delays spot Solana ETF decision to October 2024, affecting SOL price and crypto markets. Grayscale and VanEck await regulatory approval.
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New York Assembly proposes 0.2% tax on Bitcoin and NFT transactions in 2024
New York Assembly proposes 0.2% excise tax on crypto and NFT transactions, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum traders, with potential $50M annual revenue.
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3000 Bitcoin mining rigs seized in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan in 2023
Illegal Bitcoin mining surges in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, with 3000 rigs seized in 2023, costing governments $50 million in lost revenue annually.