USA | ForkLog - Part 29

ForkLog 16 17.03.2025

ECB Member Warns US of Cryptocurrency Policy Risks

The United States’ approach to cryptocurrency and non-bank financing could lead to another financial catastrophe, according to François Villeroy de Galhau, a member of the governing council of the ECB. “The United States risks erring through negligence. Financial crises often begin in the US and then spread globally. By supporting crypto-assets and non-bank financing, the […]

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ForkLog 14 16.03.2025

LIBRA and MELANIA Creator Continues Token Launches Despite Interpol Notice

Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, involved in launching several notorious meme coins, including LIBRA and MELANIA, has continued his activities despite a potential international warrant. 1/ Hayden Davis launched a new token: $WOLF Now on an Interpol notice, the creator of LIBRA and MELANIA tried his best to hide it ? ↓ pic.twitter.com/Ok6ev3JH4r — […]

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ForkLog 18 15.03.2025

Majority of US Voters Oppose Crypto Reserve Initiative

A majority of American voters are against a crypto reserve funded by government spending and do not view the development of the industry and blockchain technology as a priority. This is according to a survey by Data For Progress. Data: Data For Progress. Among the 1,169 respondents, 51% are against the implementation of such a […]

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ForkLog 22 15.03.2025

WLFI Denies Rumours of Stake Acquisition in Binance.US

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company linked to the Trump family, has denied reports of acquiring a stake in Binance.US. The unsubstantiated articles in the WSJ, Bloomberg, and elsewhere seem to be politically motivated and demonstrate a troubling pattern of agenda-driven journalism set on damaging the crypto industry. To set the facts straight: WLF is […]

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ForkLog 11 14.03.2025

US Mining Firm Accuses Hosting Provider of Hashrate Theft

The cryptocurrency mining company Consensus Colocation secured a temporary court injunction in Delaware (USA) against its hosting provider, Mawson. The latter blocked access to equipment due to disagreements over payments. The document mentions 21,000 mining installations valued at $30 million, which Consensus rents from Stone Ridge Ventures, operating at a facility in Midland, Pennsylvania. Disputes […]

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ForkLog 72 14.03.2025

Bancor DAO Loses Case Due to Court Absence

A federal court in Texas, USA, issued a default judgment against Bancor DAO, which managed the eponymous DeFi platform. The decision to close the case resulted from the defendant’s failure to appear in response to a summons posted in January 2024 on the decentralized autonomous organization’s forum. The court sided with the plaintiffs, who filed […]

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ForkLog 15 13.03.2025

WSJ: Trump’s Family Considered Acquiring Stake in Binance.US

The family of former U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of acquiring a stake in the American division of the Binance exchange. This was reported by the WSJ, citing sources. March 13, 2025 | 18:09Update: Changpeng Zhao refuted the WSJ publication, stating that no such negotiations took place. 4. Sorry to disappoint. The WSJ […]

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ForkLog 18 12.03.2025

K33 Describes US Bitcoin Reserve as a Strategic Move

President Donald Trump’s decision to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR) is deemed a “significant event” rather than a “waste of money,” despite concerns about recession and market downturns, according to analysts at K33 Research. They noted that the creation of the SBR demonstrates the authorities’ serious intentions regarding cryptocurrencies. Trump has tasked the development […]

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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 22 11.03.2025

US Resident Fined for Concealing Seized 119.65 BTC

The District Court of Puerto Rico found Juan Carlos Reynoso guilty of contempt of court after he refused to voluntarily transfer seized bitcoins to a government-controlled wallet. According to case materials, in June 2024, during an investigation involving the defendant, FBI agents discovered a laptop with Ledger hardware wallet software installed. On January 31, 2025, […]

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