Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last 30 days. Meanwhile, the Hashnote Short…
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According to QCP Capital’s latest analysis, macroeconomic conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Central bank policies, particularly from China and the U.S. are playing a crucial role in shaping market sentiment. QCP Capital: Central Bank Moves Boost Outlook for Crypto QCP Capital‘s analysis on Wednesday highlights a series of macroeconomic developments…
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud. Victims were manipulated into online scam centers, and trafficked workers were forced into labor for these schemes. The sanctions freeze U.S.-based assets and prohibit transactions,…
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According to records, China has divested $53.3 billion in U.S. Treasury notes and agency bonds during the first quarter. Some analysts suggest this reduction in foreign exchange reserves might be China’s strategic move to leverage its holdings against the United States. China’s Treasury Holdings Drop Dramatically, Raising Red Flags for U.S. Markets China has significantly…
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, cautioning that he believes it is “illegal as hell” and will be “attacked with all-out vengeance.” ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’ Veteran trader…
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In its 2024 National Risk Assessments, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has unveiled the concerning trend of criminals increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to finance illegal activities. US Treasury Reports Identify Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced in a press release that it has issued its 2024 National Risk…
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Warren Davidson, Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion of the House Financial Services Committee, has rejected the policy suggestions made by the U.S. Treasury on crypto assets, stating these seek to ban digital assets in the U.S. using unworkable compliance requirements as tools for this task. Warren Davidson Qualifies…
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Members of the U.S. Congress have expressed concerns about the possible problems that implementing the newly proposed crypto tax reporting requirements could create in the entire industry. Patrick McHenry, Cynthia Lummis, and others reacted differently to the potential effects of these proposals on decentralized finance platforms and stablecoins. U.S. Congress Members Concerned Over New Tax…
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Coin Center research director Peter Van Valkenburgh argued that crypto mixer Tornado Cash is an anonymizing software provider, not a money transmitter. Crypto advocacy group Coin Center has criticized the latest indictment of two former Tornado Cash developers, arguing that the facts offered don’t show any clear violations of money-transmitting-related offenses. Roman Storm and Roman…
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talked about the dangers that sanctions based on the U.S. dollar might pose for the hegemony of the currency in international markets. According to Yellen, the government tries to use sanctions “judiciously,” as they can create a desire to find alternatives to the U.S. dollar. U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Talks…
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