Fairshake PAC and affiliates raise $102M to support crypto candidates
The Super PAC and its two affiliates have backed ads or otherwise supported efforts for crypto-focused candidates from both major political parties. Go to Source
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BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9 billion laundering conspiracy
A federal district court judge will determine his sentence in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Go to Source
US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security
According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations. Go to Source
Proposed US bill wouldn’t allow taxing block rewards at acquisition
If incorporated into U.S. tax law, the bill would require block rewards from proof-of-work and proof-of-stake networks to be taxed when sold rather than when they were acquired. Go to Source
Extradition papers ready for Binance’s Anjarwalla, says INTERPOL Africa
The Interpol official did not confirm that Anjarwalla is currently held in Kenya but noted that the fleeing crypto executive was last seen in the country. Go to Source
Changpeng Zhao four-month prison sentence lighter than expected
Prosecutors initially sought to charge the former Binance executive with 36 months. Go to Source
London’s ‘Joe Rogan’ and crypto advocate Brian Rose makes bid for mayor
The former Wall Street and City of London banker is making his second bid to become mayor of London. Go to Source
The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets. Recent events have fueled a widespread belief that a targeted campaign against non-custodial wallets is now underway. Debate Over Crypto Wallet Regulation … Read more
Chinese ‘Crypto Dad’ faces government investigation
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations. Go to Source
Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn’t nominate a replacement. Go to Source
