Several U.S. lawmakers have approached the Biden administration, requesting an investigation into the alleged use of cryptocurrency by terrorist groups. This request came in the form of a letter dated Nov. 15. The letter refers to earlier reports alleging that crypto wallets linked to Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have received upwards of $41 […]
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The U.S. House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion heard testimony today from a panel of experts in a hearing titled “Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down Illicit Activity in Digital Assets. The hearing aims to examine the nature and extent of criminal activities within the digital asset ecosystem, with testimonies from experts […]
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The court has finalized the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against Bitfinex and Tether after the plaintiffs in the case — Matthew Anderson and Shawn Dolifka — elected not to appeal the dismissal ruling, according to a Nov. 15 press release. Tether and Bitfinex issued a statement on the matter, saying the plaintiff’s […]
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The IMF believes that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to eventually supplant cash in the monetary system of the world, according to the watchdog’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva. Georgieva made the statement during a keynote address at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Nov. 15. Her speech highlighted the progress and challenges in […]
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Quick Take New data analysis reveals an unprecedented trend in the circulating supply of Bitcoin. A notable 70% of the supply has not been transacted within the past year, marking an all-time high for supply last active 1+ year. This cohort is experiencing an increased rate of dormancy. This trend, in large part, can be […]
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Commerzbank has secured a cryptocurrency custody license, marking the first instance of a German full-service bank obtaining such approval from national regulators, according to a Nov. 15 statement. The bank acquired licensing from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the European Central Bank, in line with Article 1 Section 1a Sentence 1 No 6 […]
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