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ForkLog 29 12.03.2025

US Congressman Backs Stablecoin Legislation, Criticizes CBDC

On March 11, US Representative Tom Emmer spoke at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in support of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, while reiterating his criticism of the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). He described CBDC as a “threat to American values” and emphasized the need for legislation that would prohibit […]

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ForkLog 27 12.03.2025

Cynthia Lummis Unveils Revised Bitcoin Reserve Legislation

Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced an updated version of the Bitcoin Act in the U.S. Senate, which would allow the government to hold over 1 million bitcoins within a newly established cryptocurrency reserve. The proposal outlines that the U.S. will purchase 200,000 BTC annually over five years, reallocating current funds from the Federal Reserve and […]

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ForkLog 10 12.03.2025

US House Overturns IRS Rule on DeFi Data Collection

The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn an IRS rule that required DeFi platforms to collect and provide user data. This was announced by Congressman Mike Carey, who prepared the resolution alongside Senator Ted Cruz. ✅ Passed! ✅ The House just passed my bill to repeal the IRS DeFi Broker Rule in a […]

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ForkLog 21 11.03.2025

Trump to End Crypto Firms’ Banking Barriers, Reports Suggest

US President Donald Trump is set to sign an order aimed at removing barriers for crypto companies to access banking services, according to Decrypt, citing sources. In the community, the alleged plot by Joe Biden’s administration to debank industry players has been dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Digital Asset Markets […]

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ForkLog 68 10.03.2025

Kyrgyzstan Raises Capital Requirement for Bitcoin Exchanges to $100 Million

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has increased the minimum capital requirement for cryptocurrency exchanges from 100 million to 10 billion soms (from $1.14 million to $114.3 million), according to local media. Amendments were made to the resolution “On the Regulation of Relations Arising from the Circulation of Virtual Assets.” The document was signed by […]

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ForkLog 40 10.03.2025

Thailand’s Regulator Approves USDT for Trading and Payments

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) has recognized Tether’s USDT as a legitimate cryptocurrency, permitting the stablecoin’s listing on regulated platforms and its use in transactions. The new regulations will come into effect on March 16, 2025. They are designed to enhance business flexibility in the digital assets sector. The approval of the […]

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ForkLog 19 10.03.2025

Kraken Considers IPO Amid Regulatory Shifts

The exchange Kraken is contemplating an IPO in the first quarter of 2026, driven by changes in cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing sources. The decision is not yet final, and the timeline may change, insiders clarified. According to a representative of the platform, Kraken disclosed its financial results […]

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ForkLog 37 10.03.2025

Utah Passes Cryptocurrency Law Without Bitcoin Reserve Provision

In the final stage of voting, the Utah State Senate (USA) removed a key provision from bill HB230, which proposed the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The document, titled “Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments,” lays the groundwork for integrating cryptocurrencies into the state’s legal framework. The initial version allowed the local treasury to […]

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ForkLog 16 07.03.2025

Elizabeth Warren Urges ‘Crypto Czar’ to Disclose Digital Asset Transactions

Donald Trump’s special advisor on AI and cryptocurrencies, David Sacks, has been asked to provide data on digital asset transactions. This request was made in a letter addressed to him by Senator Elizabeth Warren, reports Axios. The document raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving officials and their teams. It also questions the ethics […]

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ForkLog 27 07.03.2025

A taxi show and regulator brainstorms

In 2022, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance set up a Kazakh subsidiary, BN KZ Technologies. It is now a fully regulated company with licences for exchange operations, custody and brokerage services. In January 2025, appointed general manager of Binance Kazakhstan was Nurkhat Kushimov, who brings nearly 20 years’ experience in legal support and finance. In an […]

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ForkLog 21 06.03.2025

Coinbase Revisits Launch of Tokenized Securities Trading

Coinbase plans to launch trading of security tokens in the United States and offer other crypto products, pending approval from the SEC. This was stated by the platform’s CFO, Alesia Haas, as reported by The Block. The plans emerged following discussions of initiatives with the agency’s digital assets task force led by Hester Peirce. The […]

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ForkLog 9 05.03.2025

UK Halts Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI

The United Kingdom has ceased its investigation into the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, citing a lack of monopoly concerns. This was reported by Reuters. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded that Bill Gates’s company does not exert sufficient control over the developer of ChatGPT to warrant further investigation. The inquiry began last year […]

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