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SEC Chair Gary Gensler appeared before Congress for the first time since being confirmed to his role running the federal securities regulator.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Recommends Congress Regulate Crypto Exchanges
“There’s really no protection around fraud or manipulation,” Gensler said in his first public hearing since taking the reins at the agency.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler appeared before Congress for the first time since being confirmed to his role running the federal securities regulator.

U.S. President Joe Biden
Biden Wants to Boost Corporate Tax Rate to 28%, Signals High Earners May Be Next
A fact sheet laying out the key parts of the plan indicates proposed tax hikes on high income individuals may be coming soon.
U.S. President Joe Biden

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PayPal Pushes Crypto Further Mainstream With Planned Checkout Service for 29M Merchants
The move could speed the use of crypto in day-to-day commerce.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Bribe Worker With Bitcoin in Would-Be Extortion Attempt
The man traveled to the U.S. to recruit an employee to introduce malware into the unnamed company's network, the DOJ alleges.
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Japans Topix Set for Lowest Close Since August on Europe Woes
Investopedia Survey Suggests Investor Concerns of Bitcoin Bubble, Says Editor-in-Chief
Over 60% of respondents surveyed by Investopedia believe bitcoin is in bubble territory.
Japans Topix Set for Lowest Close Since August on Europe Woes

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Serbian Man Indicted for Embezzling $7M Through Fraudulent Crypto Schemes
According to the indictment, Kristijan Krstic founded two digital-asset investment platforms that fraudulently induced investors to buy securities in the form of investment co...
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Bitcoin prices, Jan. 21, 2021.
Bitcoin Slumps to $31K on Sell-Off in US and Europe
Uncertainty is leading many to take short-term profit, according to the "Coinbase Premium" indicator.
Bitcoin prices, Jan. 21, 2021.

Acting Comptroller of Currency Brian Brooks
US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms
Acting Comptroller of Currency (and former Coinbase exec) Brian Brooks is spearheading the move to let payment firms operate as banks across state lines.
Acting Comptroller of Currency Brian Brooks

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A WeChat Ban Should Be the Moment for Decentralized Tech. But It’s Not.
President Trump’s threat to ban WeChat could disrupt the communication of millions of people. Decentralized technology is one solution, but will people really use it? Not nece...
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Adds New Banking Option for US Users
Kraken's U.S. customers can now make wire transfers from their accounts at MDV Bank to fund purchases of cryptocurrency.
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