Why are Republicans assisting Dick Durbin in weakening Trump’s crypto legislation?

Why are Republicans assisting Dick Durbin in weakening Trump’s crypto legislation?

Sen. Durbin Revisits Credit Card Competition Law Fifteen years back, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) slipped some amendments into a law that surprisingly benefited major retailers like Walmart and Target to the tune of $90 billion. Now, he seems poised to try something similar again, this time seeking Republican support. Meanwhile, President Trump has made his […]

Crypto CEO faces allegations of laundering $500 million tied to sanctioned Russian banks

Crypto CEO faces allegations of laundering $500 million tied to sanctioned Russian banks

Cryptocurrency Founder Charged with Money Laundering Brooklyn federal prosecutors have brought charges against the founder of a US-based cryptocurrency payments company, alleging involvement in a complex international money laundering operation that funneled over $5 billion for licensed Russian banks and other entities. Iurii Ggnin, a 38-year-old Russian national residing in Manhattan, was arrested and taken […]

Crypto executive operated a secret channel for illegal funds, according to the DOJ.

Crypto executive operated a secret channel for illegal funds, according to the DOJ.

Crypto Founder Arrested for Fraud The founder of a cryptocurrency company, Evita Pay, has been arrested in New York for allegedly trying to gather around $530 million from a licensed Russian bank in the U.S. This move supposedly allowed Russian clients access to highly sensitive American technology. Iurii Gugnin faces a 22-count indictment, which includes […]

Crypto Kidnappings Spark Fresh Security Initiatives

Crypto Kidnappings Spark Fresh Security Initiatives

A variety of pressures, particularly from cryptocurrency executives, has led to the implementation of some fresh security measures. As reported, Didi Taihuttu, the leader of the so-called “Bitcoin Family,” revealed that he has made significant security changes for his family following a series of threats. He mentioned this during a conversation with CNBC on June […]

Crypto Treasury Firms Are Optimistic About Bitcoin and XRP. But Avoid Investing.

Crypto Treasury Firms Are Optimistic About Bitcoin and XRP. But Avoid Investing.

Understanding Cryptocurrency Treasury Strategies Startups are increasingly adding Bitcoin and XRP to their balance sheets for various reasons. However, it’s uncertain whether shareholders are actually seeing any value from this. Many believe that directly owning these cryptocurrencies might be a safer choice. Take MicroStrategy, for example, well-known for its Bitcoin Treasury strategy—buying crypto and keeping […]