# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions

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“# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions ” Wally Adeyemo, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, said the department would likely be enforcing more sanctions on companies involved in illicit transactions related to ransomware payments. Speaking at an online event hosted by the Center…

# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there

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“# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there ” The odds of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) before a physical Bitcoin ETF are higher than ever, courtesy of Chairman Gary Gensler’s now oft-repeated preference for the former. But here’s the issue: an ETF built…

# Pakistani high court orders government to regulate crypto in three months

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“# Pakistani high court orders government to regulate crypto in three months ” The High Court of Sindh (SHC), the highest judicial body in Pakistan’s Sindh Province, has asked the government to come up with modalities for cryptocurrency regulation. According to Pakistani English daily The Express Tribune, the SHC gave the instruction while hearing a…

# Russian officials consider proposal to mine Bitcoin with associated gas

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“# Russian officials consider proposal to mine Bitcoin with associated gas ” The Russian government is considering a new project to mine Bitcoin (BTC) with associated petroleum gas. Vasiliy Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, has reportedly filed a proposal with the Russian central bank and the Ministry of Digital Development to use…

# SEC Chair Gary Gensler responds to concerns about first Bitcoin-linked ETF

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“# SEC Chair Gary Gensler responds to concerns about first Bitcoin-linked ETF ” SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Proshares CEO Simeon Hyman discussed the launch of the first Bitcoin-linked ETF in a CNBC breaking news segment on Tuesday. Proshares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, also known as BITO, is based on CME Bitcoin futures contracts. CNBC commentator…

# US Treasury says it must ‘modernize and adapt’ to digital currencies

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“# US Treasury says it must ‘modernize and adapt’ to digital currencies ” The United States Department of the Treasury has issued a review on sanctions and suggested the government do more to develop its infrastructure and policies in regards to digital assets. In an Oct. 18 report, the Treasury Department said the growing use…

# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

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“# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now? ” The rapid growth of mainstream attention toward cryptocurrencies has forced the hands of numerous governments to create their digital alternatives. Over the past few years, interest from various jurisdictions has been pointed towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — digital versions of government-issued fiat. Given…

# BREAKING: Nasdaq listing hints that the SEC may soon approve ETF application from Valkyrie

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“# BREAKING: Nasdaq listing hints that the SEC may soon approve ETF application from Valkyrie ” The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, may soon approve an application from crypto asset manager Valkyrie for a Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund, with the shares to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. According to an Oct….

# ‘Thank God for Bitcoin,’ Cynthia Lummis says on US debt limit raise

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“# ‘Thank God for Bitcoin,’ Cynthia Lummis says on US debt limit raise ” Amid the United States President Joe Biden signing legislation to raise the government’s debt limit to $28.9 trillion, Senator Cynthia Lummis said that Bitcoin (BTC) is a blessing of God. Senator Lummis gave a speech to the Senate on Thursday, providing…

# ASIC targets pump and dump Telegram groups

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“# ASIC targets pump and dump Telegram groups ” The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is going after pump and dump groups on Telegram. On Monday an account under the name “ASIC” posted a message in the “ASX Pump Organization” on Telegram to warn around 300 members of the group that “we’re monitoring this…