US government plans to sell 41K Bitcoin connected to Silk Road
On March 14, 2023, the government sold 9,861 BTC for $215.7 million, according to court documents filed on March 31.
Category Archives: United States
BUSD deposits and withdrawals via OCBS suspended on Binance.US
Binance.US said it temporarily disabled One Common Billing System and BUSD stablecoin pairs after halting Apple Pay and Google Pay deposits.
Terra co-founder Do Kwon’s jail time in Montenegro will be harsh: Report
Now in custody in Montenegro, Do Kwon could be facing "at least a year" behind bars as the country considers extradition requests, according to one criminal defense lawyer.
Government requests for user data from Big Tech increased by 25%: Report
Requests for user data from Big Tech companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft continue to rise year after year from governments around the world.
Binance concealed ties to China for years, even after 2017 crypto crackdown: Report
Documents reviewed by the Financial Times show that Binance kept staff and operations in China despite announcing its departure in 2017.
US and South Korea requested extradition of Terra co-founder Do Kwon — Montenegro justice minister
Do Kwon may have to serve time in Montenegro if convicted of charges related to forged identification documents before any extradition to the U.S. or South Korea is granted.
SEC chief Gary Gensler to face Congress grilling over crypto policy
The chair of the Financial Services Committee said its primary focus would be setting the groundwork for crypto regulations in the United States.
Adoption and nerves — Crypto pumps amid banking crisis
Despite four major banks imploding recently, Bitcoin remains resilient, but questions persist over the long-term sustainability of its ongoing rally.
SBF banned from using online messengers under new bail agreement
The U.S. prosecutors reportedly agreed to allow Sam Bankman-Fried to stay home while restricting using some electronic devices and apps.
A friend in need: How the crypto industry reacts to recent bank bailouts
With a focus on sovereignty and creating an alternative to traditional financial systems, how is the crypto community reacting to government intervention in the recent bank crisis?
