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HODLpac Enlists Winklevoss Twins, Brian Armstrong in Bid to Influence Crypto Policy in Washington
A new crypto-focused political action committee will direct funds to Congressional candidates – but with a decentralized twist.
Coinbase Broke Traffic Records and Saw Massive Volume During Market Collapse
Coinbase reported record site traffic and a massive surge in 24-hour trading volume during last week’s coronavirus-driven market swings.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Leaves to Take Senior Role at US Bank Regulator
Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks will be the new COO and first deputy at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which oversees banking regulation in the U.S.
Bakkt Raises $300M Series B From Microsoft, Pantera
Bakkt raised $300 million from its parent firm ICE, as well as Microsoft's M12, Pantera and a number of other funds.
Vertalo to Tokenize 22 Securities Worth $200M on Tezos Blockchain
Transfer agent Vertalo will tokenize 22 different private securities on Tezos after a new partnership with DealBox.
SEC Proposal Could (Eventually) Unleash Security Token Sales
Companies looking to raise funds via security token offerings (STOs) might soon get some relief from regulatory burdens in the U.S.
Ether Suffers Record-Setting 33% Drop Amid Global Market Turmoil
Ether fell from $197 to $132 in early morning trading Thursday.
This Is What a Productive Congressional Blockchain Hearing Looks Like
For once, U.S. lawmakers had an informative conversation about blockchain technology without posturing.
Circle Rolls Out Stablecoin Business Accounts, Preps SeedInvest for Sale
Circle is rolling out business accounts denominated in the stablecoin USDC and looking to sell crowdfunding platform SeedInvest as part of an ongoing pivot.
IRS Crypto Summit Was About the Exchange of Ideas, Not Tax Guidance
No new guidance is expected to come from Tuesday’s IRS Crypto Summit, but that the event happened at all is still a positive sign for the industry.
