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US Lawmaker Proposes Stricter Digital Asset Regulations to Enforce Russian Sanctions

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has proposed an amendment designed to enhance the enforcement of sanctions on Russian digital assets. The amendment allows the Treasury Secretary to prohibit crypto transactions linked…

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Euro’s Reserve Currency Status Threatened as Its Share of Foreign Reserves Holdings Drops

A report from the European Central Bank indicated that the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves declined by one percentage point to 20% in 2023. According to the report, the…

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Experts Say Dollar Dominance Debate Misses the Point, US Needs Economic Focus

Two experts have explained that the global debate on the future of dollar dominance misses the point because it doesn’t focus on how the dollar’s future will evolve. They warned:…

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Sky Mavis Reports Return of $5.7 Million in Digital Assets Stolen During Ronin Attack

Sky Mavis announced that Norwegian authorities have recovered and returned $5.7 million in digital assets stolen during the Ronin bridge incident. The Web3 game developer stated that an additional $40…

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Bitcoin Dips Below $70K, Reaches $68,450 Low, $86M in BTC Longs Liquidated

The price of bitcoin fell on Friday afternoon after spending several days above the $70,000 mark. The value dropped to $68,450 on Bitstamp, currently down $1,700 from its intraday high.…

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SEC Commissioner Advocates for Withdrawal of SAB 121 — Says Biden’s Veto Was Unfortunate

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocates for the withdrawal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which sets guidelines for accounting crypto liabilities. He argues that…

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Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of ‘Biggest Disasters yet to Come in Crypto’

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has issued a stark warning about the future of crypto staking, calling it “the biggest disasters yet to come in crypto.” He predicts significant disasters, bankruptcies,…

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US House Passes Central Bank Digital Currency Anti-Surveillance State Act

The House of Representatives has passed Congressman Tom Emmer’s CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a surveillance-oriented central bank digital currency (CBDC). The lawmaker emphasized…

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Indian Central Bank RBI Warns Retail Investors of Crypto’s Lack of Accountability and Stability

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s May 2024 bulletin warns retail investors that “the crypto ecosystem lacks accountability and stability and is marked by regulatory ambiguity.” The Indian central bank…

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US Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Apply Same Principles for Ethereum as Bitcoin ETFs

Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum…

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