Critics warn the US Treasury’s push to embed ID checks into DeFi smart contracts could erode privacy and hollow out permissionless finance.
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The United States has maintained the highest gross domestic product in the world since 1871, making it a critical player in the evolution of commerce, finance and technology. The U.S. has been home to some of the most successful, long-standing crypto exchanges and other businesses in the industry.
Over 10 years later, the role of Bitcoin (BTC) in the U.S.’s evolution into digital finance and commerce is still unclear, as U.S. cryptocurrency regulation is still inconsistent, hazy or, at best, done in a patchwork fashion across the 50 states and other territories.
Stay tuned as Cointelegraph covers all the important updates and stories regarding the regulation, maturation and evolution of the crypto space.
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Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm.
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Social media mentions of Federal Reserve-related keywords and the anticipated interest rate cut have reached an 11-month high, according to Santiment.
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Bitcoin accounts for an ever-greater share of global money as central banks continue to print currency and reduce purchasing power.
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A popular crypto sentiment tracker surged back into Greed on Saturday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut in September.
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Trish Turner has resigned as head of the IRS crypto division after only a few months in the role and is reportedly moving to the private sector.
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Beijing’s consideration of a yuan-backed stablecoin could mark a new front in the global financial system, but experts say dollar dominance, liquidity and trust are high hurdles.
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Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.
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Spot Ether ETFs now hold 6.42 million ETH worth $27.66 billion, equal to 5.31% of the asset’s circulating supply.
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US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.
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The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin.
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Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has taken a board seat and major stake in a stem cell company where he’s also been a patient.
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The Gemini co-founders, with a combined net worth in the billions, have said they will make another political contribution in support of US President Donald Trump’s crypto agenda.
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The panelists agreed that it is not too late for the US to catch up to other jurisdictions, but urged swift crypto regulatory legislation.
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Crypto advocacy groups accuse Wall Street bankers of trying to tilt stablecoin rules in their favor, warning Congress against changes to the GENIUS Act.
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