USA | ForkLog - Part 30

ForkLog 3 11.03.2025

Top Official Warns of Trump’s ‘Crypto Policy’ Risks for the EU

The efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to support cryptocurrencies could undermine the monetary sovereignty of the EU, according to Pierre Gramegna, Managing Director of the ESM. He stated that the U.S. stance on cryptocurrencies, particularly dollar-pegged stablecoins, raises serious concerns. Gramegna noted that the American administration’s support for such assets could trigger the […]

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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 22 10.03.2025

Rise in Crypto Scams in Canada Amid US Trade Tensions

Canadian regulators have alerted citizens to an increase in scams promoting fake cryptocurrency platforms, coinciding with US-imposed trade tariffs on imports. According to the Alberta Securities Commission, fraudsters fabricated a news article in which then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau allegedly endorses investment in the CanCap project. The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick reported […]

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ForkLog 93 10.03.2025

Cryptocurrency Firms Spend $134 Million on US Elections

Cryptocurrency companies have expended $134 million on funding election campaigns in the United States for 2024, according to a report by the Center for Political Accountability (CPA). This has sparked concerns about the industry’s influence on political processes and potential regulatory implications. “Companies making such contributions may seek to create a favorable regulatory environment, but […]

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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 14 09.03.2025

‘Crypto Czar’ Opposes New Taxes for Bitcoin Reserve Funding

Appointed by President Donald Trump, ‘crypto czar’ David Sacks has rejected the idea of taxing crypto transactions to fund the national bitcoin reserve. He made this statement on the All-In-One podcast. Sacks reiterated key details about the strategic reserve of digital gold, outlined in Trump’s executive order, emphasizing that replenishing this repository should occur without […]

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ForkLog 20 08.03.2025

US Presidential Crypto Summit Disappoints Investors

The inaugural crypto summit at the White House, aimed at reshaping the US government’s approach to the digital asset industry, failed to deliver the anticipated positive impact on the market. Most of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization responded with a decline. Data: Coingecko. Promises Fall Short On March 7, during the summit, Donald […]

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ForkLog 29 08.03.2025

Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange Files for IPO

The Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini, has confidentially filed for an IPO. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing informed sources. The company is collaborating with Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Earlier reports indicated that Gemini’s management was considering going public in 2025. According to updated information, the intention to proceed with these plans this year remains […]

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ForkLog 16 07.03.2025

US Justice Department Reports on Garantex Domain Seizure

The US Department of Justice confirmed the seizure of Garantex domains and the freezing of $26 million in the cryptocurrency exchange’s wallets. According to the press release, the trading platform facilitated money laundering by transnational criminal organizations, including terrorist groups, and violated international sanctions. Since 2019, the exchange’s digital asset turnover has amounted to at […]

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ForkLog 58 07.03.2025

Will China follow the US with a strategic bitcoin reserve?

China is reportedly weighing the creation of a national bitcoin reserve. The US has already taken such a step, though many observers overestimate the government’s BTC stash. China’s actual holdings are even murkier. China is working hard to establish its own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), according to Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey. China is now […]

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ForkLog 33 07.03.2025

US Defense Department to Employ AI Agents for War Simulation

The United States Department of Defense will employ AI agents to simulate conflicts with foreign adversaries. To this end, the Defense Innovation Unit has signed a contract with Scale AI. Excited to lead one of the DoD’s flagship AI programs, Thunderforge, with @DIU_x. It will be the flagship program within the DoD for AI-based military […]

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