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Illinois Bill on Cryptocurrency Regulation: A Barrier to Growth, State Senator Warns

Illinois lawmakers are looking to introduce new regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. The Illinois House will soon debate Senate Bill 1797, which aims to have the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation oversee digital asset businesses. Proponents, like State Senator Mark Walker, believe this will help manage issues like fraud and money laundering. However, ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin ATMs: Benefits, Usage, and Locations Explained

Bitcoin ATMs are facing scrutiny due to increased scams, with reports highlighting fraudulent activities targeting unsuspecting users. Scammers are persuading victims to deposit funds into these ATMs, promising quick returns while directing them to wallets they control, leaving victims with little chance of recovery. In response, various legislative measures are being introduced across states like ...

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Oregon Takes Action Against Coinbase Following SEC Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

Oregon’s Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, is set to sue the crypto exchange Coinbase, claiming it’s selling unregistered securities to state residents. This comes after the SEC recently dropped its federal case against Coinbase. Coinbase’s legal officer, Paul Grewal, describes the state’s action as a “copycat” lawsuit, echoing the SEC’s earlier claims. This legal move highlights ...

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Alabama’s Blockchain Bills Face Critical Test: What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulations This Week

In Alabama, lawmakers are set to vote on several important bills regarding cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. One key proposal, Senate Bill 282, aims to exempt virtual currency from state property tax and officially define it. This bill, along with House Bill 483, sponsored by Rep. Mike Shaw, marks a significant step towards regulating digital currencies ...

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Attorney General Calls on Congress to Implement Crucial Cryptocurrency Regulations for Enhanced Financial Security and Consumer Protection

New York Attorney General Letitia James has called on Congress to implement nationwide regulations for cryptocurrencies, highlighting the growing risks to investors from an unregulated Market. In a recent letter, she pointed out that crypto scams account for 10% of all financial fraud, leading to significant financial losses, estimated at $12 billion in 2024 alone. ...

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New York Attorney General Calls for Urgent Federal Regulation of Cryptocurrency to Protect Consumers and Ensure Market Stability

New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to establish federal regulations for the cryptocurrency Market to better protect investors. In her letter to prominent lawmakers, she outlined the necessity for stronger oversight, particularly for stablecoins, which are meant to keep a consistent value. She suggested that cryptocurrency companies should register with a federal ...

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Impact of a Second Trump Administration on Cryptocurrency: What Investors Need to Know for 2024 and Beyond

The Trump Administration is aiming to transform the U.S. cryptocurrency landscape with new regulatory changes. President Trump, once skeptical of digital currencies, has shifted his stance, now endorsing a vision to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.” He plans to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler and potentially classify cryptocurrencies as commodities, easing ...

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US Sanctions 8 Crypto Wallets Linked to Garantex Exchange and Yemeni Houthis: Impact on Cryptocurrency Landscape

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned eight cryptocurrency wallet addresses connected to the Russian exchange Garantex and the Yemeni group known as the Houthis. The Office of Foreign Assets Control found these addresses linked to organizations involved in geopolitical conflicts and terrorism financing. These wallets reportedly moved nearly $1 billion, primarily funding Houthi operations in ...

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