USA | ForkLog - Part 32

ForkLog 45 03.03.2025

Over 1,200 Bitcoin ATMs Shut Down in the US Over Three Days

More than 1,200 crypto ATMs were shut down in the United States during the first weekend of March. This occurred shortly after Illinois State Senator Dick Durbin proposed a bill aimed at combating fraud in the Bitcoin ATM sector. Data: Coin ATM Radar. According to Coin ATM Radar, from March 1 to 3, the global […]

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ForkLog 49 03.03.2025

Donald Trump orders creation of a US crypto reserve

The US president ordered the creation of a national crypto reserve. The decision to include altcoins surprised the community. Analysts flagged signs of insider trading around Donald Trump’s announcement. US President Donald Trump directed the digital-asset markets task force to “set in motion” the creation of a strategic crypto reserve that will include XRP, SOL […]

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ForkLog 27 03.03.2025

US Authorities to Return $8.2 Million to Crypto Scam Victims

US authorities will return $8.2 million seized from fraudsters who acquired the funds through a “wrong number” scheme. The scammers deceived individuals via text messages, posing as acquaintances who had supposedly sent a message to the “wrong number.” They built trust with the victims before persuading them to invest in fake crypto platforms promising high […]

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ForkLog 14 28.02.2025

Arizona Advances in the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Race

The Arizona Senate has passed a bill on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) in its third reading with 17 votes in favor and 12 against. ARIZONA Update: Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB 1373 has passed the Senate third reading, by a vote of 17-12. Now moves to the House. AZ moves up to second place in […]

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ForkLog 26 28.02.2025

SEC Clarifies Meme Coin Status and Warns of Risks

Meme coins are generally not considered securities and are closer to “collectible assets.” This is stated in a statement from the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the document, participants in the “funny coins” market do not need to register with the agency. The SEC clarified that […]

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ForkLog 19 27.02.2025

Circle and Tether split over US stablecoin regulation

Circle and Tether executives have set out their views on US stablecoin regulation. The debate has prompted suspicions in the community that one of the firms is lobbying for its own interests in government circles. Building a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, was one of US president Donald Trump’s campaign pledges. Work on stablecoin […]

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ForkLog 29 27.02.2025

Robert Kiyosaki: The Issue Lies with the US Economy, Not Bitcoin

Billionaire Robert Kiyosaki believes that “the root of America’s problems is not Bitcoin, but the financial system and criminal bankers.”

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ForkLog 20 27.02.2025

US Justice Department Announces Extradition of Gotbit Founder

The founder and CEO of market maker Gotbit, Aleksei Andriunin, has been extradited from Portugal to the United States to face charges related to cryptocurrency fraud. This was reported by the US Department of Justice.

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ForkLog 26 26.02.2025

US Justice Department Investigates LIBRA and Argentine President

The US Department of Justice has reportedly initiated an investigation into the role of Argentine President Javier Milei in promoting LIBRA. This was reported by La Nacion. According to the publication, the roles of the project’s founders—Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, Julian Peha of KIP Protocol, and two Argentine entrepreneurs Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones […]

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ForkLog 46 26.02.2025

SEC to Review Grayscale’s Ethereum Staking Proposal

SEC has accepted for review an application from NYSE Arca to permit Ethereum staking for Grayscale’s ETFs. The proposed amendment in the document grants Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF the right to participate in the Proof-of-Stake validation mechanism and earn staking rewards under the funds’ control “to maximize the fund’s […]

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ForkLog 22 26.02.2025

Circle CEO Advocates for U.S. Registration of Stablecoin Issuers

Jeremy Allaire, founder and CEO of Circle, stated in an interview with Bloomberg the necessity for mandatory registration of dollar stablecoin issuers in the United States. He argued that the absence of such requirements creates unfair conditions and allows companies to circumvent American laws. Allaire emphasized that rules should be uniform for all market participants. […]

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ForkLog 18 25.02.2025

US Authorities Seize $31 Million in Crypto Linked to Uranium Finance Hack

The Southern District of New York’s Attorney’s Office has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately $31 million. These assets are connected to the April 2021 hack of Uranium Finance. SDNY and @HSISanDiego seize cryptocurrency worth approximately $31 million related to April 2021 hack of Uranium Finance. If you believe you have been a victim of this hack, […]

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