UK lawmakers push to ban crypto donations in political campaigns
UK lawmakers propose banning crypto donations in political campaigns due to traceability concerns and risks of foreign interference, contrasting with the US’s more accepting stance.
FOIA Response Reveals US Marshals Control Just 29,000 BTC — Where’s the Rest? – Crypto News Bitcoin News
A FOIA response shows the U.S. Marshals Service holds 28,988 BTC, far less than the estimated 200,000 BTC believed to be in government possession, raising questions about the remaining Bitcoin.
Crypto Clash In Congress: CBDC Ban Push Stalls House Vote Again
House Republicans failed to advance the GENIUS Act and crypto bills, stalling stablecoin regulation and CBDC ban efforts. Markets reacted as Circle, Coinbase, and MARA Holdings saw declines.
Did the U.S. Sell 85% of Its Bitcoin Holdings? Marshals FOIA Report Sparks Debate
A FOIA report reveals the U.S. Marshals Service holds only 28,988 Bitcoin, sparking debate over potential sales of 85% of holdings. Senator Lummis warns this could hinder U.S. competitiveness in the global Bitcoin race.
U.S. House Introduces Bill For Bitcoin Holdings To Be Considered For Mortgages
A U.S. House bill proposes including Bitcoin and crypto assets in mortgage evaluations, potentially improving loan eligibility for borrowers with digital holdings.
US Marshals confirm near 29K BTC held by government in new FOIA disclosure
A FOIA request reveals the US Marshals Service holds 28,988 BTC, far less than the estimated 200,000 BTC. The assets are forfeited and exclude those under litigation or held by other agencies.
Pakistan, El Salvador Strike Landmark Bitcoin-Focused Bilateral Agreement
Pakistan and El Salvador have formed a bilateral agreement focused on Bitcoin, aiming to share knowledge and boost BTC holdings despite IMF opposition.
‘There is no legitimate use case for crypto’ — US Representative Stephen Lynch
US lawmakers criticize crypto as a scam, advocating for CBDCs while opposing anti-CBDC legislation. They claim crypto facilitates illegal activities and lacks legitimate use cases, amid global CBDC debates.
Republican Lawmaker Votes NO On GENIUS Act Over Missing CBDC Ban – Details | Bitcoinist.com
The US House rejected the GENIUS Act due to missing CBDC ban provisions, sparking debate on crypto regulation. Rep. Greene opposed it over privacy concerns, while Trump remains optimistic about future passage.
Roman Storm prosecutors seek to block testimony on crypto kidnappings
Prosecutors in Roman Storm’s trial seek to block testimony about crypto-related kidnappings, arguing it’s irrelevant and inflammatory. Storm faces charges tied to Tornado Cash operations.
