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Hannah Lang

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News|US

US Treasury finalizes new crypto tax reporting rules

The U.S.

US Treasury finalizes new crypto tax reporting rules
Business|Finance

Apple turns to third parties for 'buy now, pay later' after sunsetting product

Although Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service launched last year, the company is sticking with the product, with a successor to the offering launching later

Apple turns to third parties for 'buy now, pay later' after sunsetting product
Business|Finance

Defunct Silvergate Bank's owner settles with regulators over compliance lapses

The owner of defunct crypto lender Silvergate Bank has agreed to pay $63 million to end probes over compliance lapses, the first federal

Defunct Silvergate Bank's owner settles with regulators over compliance lapses
Business|Technology

PayPal hires Walmart exec as chief technology officer in AI push

PayPal has hired one of Walmart's top tech executives Srini Venkatesan to head up the company's push into artificial intelligence as its new chief technology officer, the

PayPal hires Walmart exec as chief technology officer in AI push
Election|Finance|US

US crypto super PACs have raised more than $100 million, report says

Outside political groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry have raised more than $102 million to spend on the upcoming U.S. congressional elections in order to elevate

US crypto super PACs have raised more than $100 million, report says
Finance|Technology|US

Regulatory nod for US spot bitcoin ETF options may take months- sources

Options on new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could take months to gain regulatory approval, potentially dampening the appeal of the

Regulatory nod for US spot bitcoin ETF options may take months- sources
Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US bitcoin ETF issuer talks with SEC have advanced to key details -sources

Discussions between the U.S. securities regulator and asset managers hoping to list bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have advanced to key technical

US bitcoin ETF issuer talks with SEC have advanced to key details -sources
Asia|Economy|Finance

Yen surges after BOJ hints at policy shift, sending dollar lower

The yen staged its biggest one-day rally in almost a year on Thursday after Japanese monetary authorities offered a surprisingly clear

Yen surges after BOJ hints at policy shift, sending dollar lower
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure

Banks on the payment app Zelle have begun refunding victims of imposter scams to address consumer protection concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and the federal consumer

Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure
News|US

Lawmakers urge White House to crackdown on Hamas use of crypto after Israel attack

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to swiftly crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas and its affiliates following the Palestinian

Lawmakers urge White House to crackdown on Hamas use of crypto after Israel attack
Business|Technology

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever

Ether might be coming close to its moment in the sun.

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US spot ether ETFs make market debut in another win for crypto industry

U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of

US spot ether ETFs make market debut in another win for crypto industry
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

Trump, Republicans court crypto votes and dollars at 'Bitcoin 2024' conference

Republican nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump once blasted cryptocurrency, calling it a "scam."

Trump, Republicans court crypto votes and dollars at 'Bitcoin 2024' conference
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto players ready wishlist for potential second Trump administration

When former U.S. president Donald Trump promised a bitcoin conference on Saturday that if reelected he would fire Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, a

Crypto players ready wishlist for potential second Trump administration
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar recovers ground, steadies against yen as market frenzy eases

The dollar recovered ground against most major peers on Tuesday and the Japanese yen steadied around seven-month highs against the U.S.

Dollar recovers ground, steadies against yen as market frenzy eases
Economy|Finance|News|US

Dollar gains after US jobless claims fall more than expected

The dollar rose on Thursday after new U.S. labor market data showed that unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, easing fears of an imminent

Dollar gains after US jobless claims fall more than expected
Business|Finance|US

Crypto Democrats rally behind Harris campaign in push for policy revamp

Billionaire Mark Cuban, Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci and congressman Adam Schiff were among a group of cryptocurrency advocates who called on Kamala Harris to

Crypto Democrats rally behind Harris campaign in push for policy revamp
Business|Finance

Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership

State Street is partnering with Swiss crypto company Taurus to offer new digital asset services, including turning real-world assets into tradeable tokens, to tap growing

Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership
Business|Finance|Technology

US crypto executives to throw Washington fundraiser for Harris

Cryptocurrency investors and industry executives calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to pursue a softer regulatory stance on the industry are planning to raise at least $

US crypto executives to throw Washington fundraiser for Harris
Business|Finance|Technology|US

PayPal pushes into in-person payments with cashback rewards, Apple integration

PayPal is expanding into U.S. point-of-sale payments by integrating its debit card with Apple's mobile wallet and offering 5% cashback rewards, as the global online payments

PayPal pushes into in-person payments with cashback rewards, Apple integration
Finance|Technology

Losses from crypto scams grew 45% in 2023, FBI says

Losses from cryptocurrency-related frauds and scams increased 45% in 2023 from 2022, totaling more than $5.6 billion, as scammers increasingly took advantage of the speed

Losses from crypto scams grew 45% in 2023, FBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

How regulators have overhauled contentious Basel Endgame capital hike rule

The Federal Reserve's regulatory chief on Tuesday outlined major revisions to the Basel Endgame draft rule hiking bank capital, following intense industry pushback.

How regulators have overhauled contentious Basel Endgame capital hike rule
Business|Finance|Technology|US

eToro to shut down nearly all crypto trading in settlement with US SEC

Retail trading platform eToro will stop offering nearly all cryptocurrencies to its customers as part of a settlement with the U.S.

eToro to shut down nearly all crypto trading in settlement with US SEC
Business|Celebrity|Finance|Technology|US

Trump offers little detail at crypto business unveiling

Donald Trump on Monday offered few details about a new cryptocurrency business that the Republican former president, his family and associates unveiled in a live event on X

Trump offers little detail at crypto business unveiling
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US regulator proposes strengthened rules for banks working with fintechs

A top U.S. banking regulator on Tuesday proposed that banks bolster recordkeeping requirements for accounts held by fintech companies on behalf of their customers, following

US regulator proposes strengthened rules for banks working with fintechs

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