US Treasury Report Warns of Defi’s Threat to National Security, Authors Conclude Fiat Is Used in Illicit Finance More Than Crypto

US Treasury Report Warns of Defi's Purported Threat to National Security, Authors Conclude Fiat Is Used More Than Virtual AssetsThe U.S. Treasury has released a 42-page report assessing the risks of decentralized finance (defi). The report states that specific nation-state adversaries, cybercriminals, ransomware attackers, thieves, and scammers are using defi to “transfer and launder their illicit proceeds.” The Treasury’s report warns that defi could threaten national security and calls for policymakers to increase oversight. […]

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Bitcoin Price Drops 17%, Large CME Futures Gap Filled, BTC Spot Markets Rebound

Bitcoin Price Drops 17%, Large CME Futures Gap Filled, BTC Spot Markets ReboundOn January 4, 2020, the price of bitcoin slid to the lowest point of the year dropping from Sunday’s high of $33,800 per unit to $27,734 a few minutes after 5 a.m. (EST). In fact, the price dip filled CME Group’s large futures gap after the regulated exchange has seen six consecutive gaps since the […]

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