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IRS Seized $3.5 Billion in Crypto This Year, Expects Further Billions

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 6:00 AM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seized cryptocurrency worth $3.5 billion during the fiscal year of 2021.Sponsored Sponsored According to the latest IRS criminal investigation report, this figure represents 93% of assets seized by tax enforcement over the past year. The tax collection agency believes that it could seize further billions in crypto from tax fraud and other crimes over the coming year.Sponsored Sponsored “I expect a trend of crypto seizures to continue as we move forward into fiscal year ‘22,” said IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Jim Lee. “We’re

Valkyrie to unveil $100 million DeFi fund next week

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Time Stamp: November 18, 2021 4:25 AM - Modified On: November 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Valkyrie Investments has announced the establishment of a $100 million decentralized finance fund aimed at institutional investors.  The fund will provide exposure to the fast-growing sector of decentralized finance, popularly known in the crypto community as DeFi. It is expected that the “On-Chain DeFi fund,” which will go live on November 22, would invest in approximately a dozen protocols dispersed across 13 blockchains. Accredited investors in the United States and abroad will be allowed to participate in the fund. More info on Valkyrie’s DeFi hedge fund According to Wes Cowan,

SEC Files Action Against Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon Regarding Mirror Protocol

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2021 4:38 AM - Modified On: November 15, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced an action against Terraform Labs, the company behind the design of the Terra blockchain, and its co-founder and CEO Do Kwon. The SEC is seeking an order for Kwon to comply with a series of subpoenas he has failed to address. The investigative subpoenas seek Kwon’s testimony and the production of documents from Terraform Labs SEC Acts Against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken the next step in its battle against

Bitwise withdraws its application for a bitcoin futures ETF.

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Time Stamp: November 12, 2021 6:59 AM - Modified On: November 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Cryptocurrency firm Bitwise has withdrawn its bitcoin futures ETF application, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who announced on Twitter. However, the spot filing remains in play and competes with several other applications for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) attention. Hougan explained the withdrawal, which on the whole comes down to spot ETFs being better for long-term investors and the costs associated with futures ETFs.  1/ Today, @BitwiseInvest withdrew its application to list a bitcoin *futures* ETF. (Our spot filing remains.) Thought I’d share our thinking. A

Supreme Origin CBD Coffee Now Available in the U.S.

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Time Stamp: November 3, 2021 8:30 AM - Modified On: November 3, 2021 - Published By:
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Supreme Origin Tolima “As a coffee expert, I saw this opportunity to blend my passion for wellness and coffee into a great new brand looking to reshape how we experience our favorite morning beverage,” Shattah says. DENVER (PRWEB) November 03, 2021 World-renowned infused coffee Supreme Origin arrives in the United States in time for the holiday season with 20 percent off for new subscribers and free shipping nationwide in November. Help coffee-loving friends and family perk up and relax this holiday season with the gift of great-tasting CBD-infused coffee for

U.S. Banks Entering Cryptocurrency Adds Real Legitimacy To The Industry

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Time Stamp: November 2, 2021 9:00 AM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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The United States government is once again adding more legitimacy and credibility to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry. This is through clear regulations that will further incorporate the sector into the country’s financial system and economy. Sponsored Sponsored In an interview with Reuters, Jelena McWilliams, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), said that banks must be allowed to hold crypto on their balance sheets, provide custodial accounts in digital assets and facilitate crypto trading for clients. Thus, demonstrating the rapid rise of digital assets this year. In addition to

Facebook Metaverse NFTs Are Coming | This Week in Crypto – Nov 1, 2021

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 Facebook’s Metaverse will support NFTs, Mastercard reveals new crypto offerings, and guess which actor is now the new face of cryptocurrency? These stories and more this week in crypto. Facebook unveiled an ambitious framework for creating a virtual world known as the Metaverse. The new company name, Meta, reflects the company’s aim to integrate real and digital worlds ever more seamlessly, using technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality. Part of that vision also includes a role for non-fungible tokens and its forthcoming cryptocurrency, Diem. Financial giant Mastercard

What is Dragonbite? (BITE)

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Time Stamp: October 20, 2021 9:17 AM - Modified On: October 20, 2021 - Published By:
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DragonBite is an open decentralized asset management platform for customers to store and swap all digital assets in one app. Retail customers have always been big fans of loyalty programs, not only to express their approval of a product or a service but also because of the exciting perks that come with them. The problem is, the rules of these programs are often restrictive, and their rewards are too limited resulting in slim benefits for consumers, which they cannot enjoy. Fortunately, blockchain can change all of this.  Table of Contents Background 

🔴 Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Here?! | This Week in Crypto – Oct 18, 2021

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Time Stamp: October 18, 2021 1:00 AM - Modified On: October 18, 2021 - Published By:
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 Bitcoin Futures ETFs could come to exchanges soon, Coinbase is launching an NFT marketplace and guess which country is now the biggest crypto mining hub in the world? These stories and more this week in crypto. The price of Bitcoin surpassed the $60,000 mark following reports that the first U.S. Bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds could start trading soon. NYSE Arca certified its approval to begin listing ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF and Nasdaq confirmed that shares of Valkyrie’s Bitcoin ETF had been certified for listing on its exchange. The Bitcoin