Landon Manning
Congressman Reintroduces Cryptocurrency Tax Bill
Representative Ted Budd has introduced a bill meant to reform the national tax code around cryptocurrency.
Galaxy Digital Makes Its Next Move in Crypto Lending Markets
This latest partnership between Galaxy Digital and DrawBridge Lending will yield a co-branded crypto loan funding vehicle.
UN: North Korea Funds Weapons Program Through Crypto Hacks
A confidential briefing from the UN indicates that North Korea has accrued at least $2 billion from cryptocurrency exchange and mining hacks.
Bitcoin Trading in Venezuela Hits All-Time High
According to data from Coin Dance, the exchange rate between bolívars and bitcoin is now more than five times what it was at the beginning of 2019.
Venezuela Uses Bitcoin to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
In a bid to circumvent U.S. sanctions, the government of Venezuela is experimenting with converting tax revenue into bitcoin and trading it for fiat currency at foreign exchanges.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns of New Crypto Regulations
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin forewarns “more regulations” on cryptocurrency.
Norwegian Air to Accept Bitcoin, Open Exchange
Local media reports that Norwegian Air is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange to facilitate ticket sales via bitcoin.
$200 Million SIM-Swap Case vs. AT&T Goes Forward
A lawsuit against AT&T for allowing hackers to access a SIM card and steal $24 million in crypto assets will go to trial.
Iran Moves Forward With Tariffs Against Crypto Mining
After much deliberation, the Economic Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran has submitted restrictions on energy costs for crypto miners.
India Crypto Regulations Report Calls for Ban
After months of speculative reports, official recommendations for crypto regulations have arrived in India.