Category: Law of the Chain
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U.S. Authorities Offer $15 Million Reward In Ryan Wedding Case
The U.S. government is offering a substantial financial incentive for information, indicating the high priority and international scope of the investigation into Ryan Wedding.
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Bitcoin For America Act Proposes Tax Payments in Bitcoin and a US Strategic Reserve
The Bitcoin For America Act proposes allowing federal tax payments in Bitcoin and creating a US strategic reserve, potentially integrating cryptocurrency into national fiscal policy.
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US lawmaker introduces Bitcoin for America Act to allow BTC tax payments
The bill proposes allowing Bitcoin for federal tax payments, potentially increasing BTC’s utility as a reserve asset and integrating cryptocurrency into the U.S. Treasury’s framework.
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UK Fraud Office Investigates $28 Million Crypto Fund Collapse with Two Arrests
The UK Serious Fraud Office is investigating the collapse of a $28 million cryptocurrency fund, leading to two arrests, highlighting regulatory scrutiny of crypto financial misconduct.
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder William Hill Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
The sentencing of a key privacy tool developer underscores increasing regulatory pressure on cryptocurrency anonymity services, impacting user privacy and the broader crypto ecosystem.
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Senators release bipartisan draft outlining crypto policy and federal market structure
The bipartisan draft aims to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital assets, addressing market structure and consumer protection to provide legal clarity for the crypto industry.
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Crypto Groups Urge Trump to Drop Charges Against Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm
Over 65 crypto advocacy groups urge Trump to drop charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, highlighting industry concerns over legal precedent for open-source software.
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Crypto Lobbyists Pitch Trump on Policy During Congressional Uncertainty
Crypto lobbyists are engaging with former President Trump to advance regulatory goals, reflecting the industry’s strategic pivot to executive influence amid legislative gridlock in Congress.
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Ex-prosecutor denies promising not to charge partner of FTX executive
The denial highlights ongoing legal scrutiny in the FTX case, underscoring prosecutorial discretion and the complex legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrency exchange collapses and executive accountability.
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Ex-prosecutor denies promising not to charge partner of FTX executive
The denial highlights ongoing legal scrutiny in the FTX case, underscoring prosecutorial discretion and the complex legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrency exchange collapses and executive accountability.