The Elon Effect: How DOGE Became a Crypto Phenomenon and What Lies Ahead
The US Department of Government Efficiency lost central authority eight months before its sunset. We examine its legacy—and where crypto fits in.The United States Department of the Treasury, responsible for managing federal finances.
The Elon Effect: How DOGE Became a Crypto Phenomenon and What Lies Ahead
The US Department of Government Efficiency lost central authority eight months before its sunset. We examine its legacy—and where crypto fits in.
US Treasury Predicts Stablecoin Market to Reach $2 Trillion
The market capitalization of stablecoins is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2028, according to a report from the US Department of the Treasury for the first quarter of 2025. The current combined market value of stablecoins is approximately $230 billion, but the growth rate may accelerate, the document states. The department noted that stablecoins […]
US Treasury Harnesses AI to Combat $4 Billion in Fraud
The US Department of the Treasury employed artificial intelligence to analyze data and recover over $4 billion obtained through fraud and misconduct in the 2024 fiscal year. Through the use of AI, the department managed to reclaim six times more funds compared to the previous reporting period, when the amount was $652.7 million, the Treasury […]
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $100,000 by Year-End
The value of the leading cryptocurrency is expected to recover from a yen-induced decline and rise to $100,000. This forecast was presented by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. In a new essay, the expert explained the impact of U.S. Treasury borrowing and the monetary policy of the Fed on the amount of available liquidity for […]
US Treasury Criticizes NFTs for Fraud Risks
The non-fungible token (NFT) sector is vulnerable to fraud and facilitates the laundering of illicit funds, according to a report by the US Department of the Treasury. The department conducted its first analysis and assessment of the NFT sector. The document states that such assets are often used to legalize illegal proceeds but are rarely […]
US Treasury Seeks Expanded Cryptocurrency Oversight
The evolving use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes necessitates additional oversight tools for the US Treasury. This was stated by Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo during a Senate hearing. The official mentioned a network operated by Al-Qaeda for several years to raise funds in bitcoin via social media, and cryptocurrency donations to Hamas. “It is important […]
US Treasury Seeks to Regulate Foreign Bitcoin Exchanges
The US Treasury is advocating for an expansion of its powers to enhance oversight of cryptocurrency service providers, including foreign entities. This was stated by Deputy Secretary Adewale O. Adeyemo ahead of Senate hearings. According to him, malicious actors are constantly “seeking new ways to conceal identities and move assets.” He cited instances of cryptocurrencies […]
Expert: mining pools block transactions from sanctioned addresses
Mining pools began rejecting transactions from addresses on or to addresses on the OFAC SDN list, without including them in blocks. The situation drew the attention of a Bitcoin developer using the alias 0xB10C.
Compound chief executive to launch Ethereum fund focused on U.S. Treasury securities
Founder of the crypto-lending platform Compound, Robert Leshner, filed an application with the SEC to launch a fund focused on investments in U.S. Treasury securities.
US Treasury Warns of DeFi Service Risks
Cybercriminals, including those from North Korea, and scammers are using DeFi protocols to transfer and launder money. The Treasury Department's report assessing illicit financing risk in the sector notes this.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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