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The U.S. Treasury Department is adding new digital currency addresses it claims are tied to election interference efforts by a Russian entity.
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US Government Sanctions Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Election Fraud Scheme
The move is part of a sweeping set of actions taken by the U.S. government against alleged Russian election interference.
The U.S. Treasury Department is adding new digital currency addresses it claims are tied to election interference efforts by a Russian entity.
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 15, 2021 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
Apr 15, 2021
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Bitpay
BitPay to Pay $500K to Settle OFAC Sanction Violation Charges
BitPay is accused of facilitating over 2,100 transactions with individuals in sanctioned nations.
By Nikhilesh De
Feb 18, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Feb 18, 2021
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Janet Yellen is the 78th Secretary of the Treasury.
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Cftc
Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Secretary
Yellen succeeds Steven Mnuchin in running the U.S. government’s treasury. Here’s what she will oversee in the crypto world.
Janet Yellen is the 78th Secretary of the Treasury.
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 25, 2021 at 10:57 p.m. UTC
Jan 25, 2021
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
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Janet Yellen Offers US Senate a More Nuanced Take on Crypto
“I think we need to look closely at how to encourage their use for legitimate activities while curtailing their use for malign and illegal activities,” Janet Yellen wrote.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 21, 2021 at 9:36 p.m. UTC
Jan 21, 2021
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
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Janet Yellen Says Cryptocurrencies Are a 'Concern' in Terrorist Financing
The U.S. should examine how it can curtail the use of crypto for illicit financing, the former Fed Chair said.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 19, 2021 at 6:20 p.m. UTC
Jan 19, 2021
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US Lawmakers Tell Mnuchin to Back Off From Potential Crypto Wallet Regs
Reps. Warren Davidson, Tom Emmer, Ted Budd and Scott Perry urged Steven Mnuchin to rethink his rumored self-hosted wallet regulations in an open letter Wednesday that warned s...
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson
By Nikhilesh De
Dec 10, 2020 at 12:20 a.m. UTC
Dec 10, 2020
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, could be "planning to rush out some new regulation regarding self-hosted crypto wallets before the end of his term," tweeted Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
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Coinbase CEO: Trump Administration May 'Rush Out' Burdensome Crypto Wallet Rules
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly voiced concern the outgoing Trump Administration may ram through onerous new data-collection requirements for crypto exchanges.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, could be "planning to rush out some new regulation regarding self-hosted crypto wallets before the end of his term," tweeted Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
By Danny NelsonSebastian Sinclair
Nov 26, 2020 at 2:15 a.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2020
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Russian flag behind fence (Shutterstock)
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US Sanctions Two Russians Accused of Using Fraud to Steal Millions in Crypto
The pair is accused of having stolen $16.8 million from customers of three different crypto exchanges, including two in the U.S.
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By Danny NelsonNikhilesh De
Sep 16, 2020 at 5:02 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2020
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U.S. President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to accept the "gift" of negative interest rates. (Credit: Shutterstock)
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Bitcoin mining
Iran Concerns May Be Driving Trump Administration's Talk of New Crypto Rules
Tensions with Iran may be behind U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s cryptocurrency compliance comments on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to accept the "gift" of negative interest rates. (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Leigh Cuen
Feb 13, 2020 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2020
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
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Fincen
US Financial Crimes Watchdog Preparing 'Significant' Crypto Rules, Warns Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said FinCEN is preparing "significant new requirements" around cryptocurrencies to tamp down illicit activity.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
By Nikhilesh De
Feb 12, 2020 at 8:59 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2020
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