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Coins of War: How Crypto Keeps Feeding Russia's War Despite Sanctions

Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations. CoinDesk investigates how these funds are flowing and talks to fundraisers.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Paxos Acts on Regulator Threat

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 13, 2023.

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Finance

Binance Says BUSD ‘Funds Are Safu’ but a Regulatory Cloud Is Forming Over the US

February has been a great month for the narrative that crypto’s natural home is in Asia.

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)

Finance

Paxos to Stop Minting Stablecoin BUSD Following Regulatory Action

It was reported on Sunday that the SEC also intended to sue Paxos for selling BUSD as an unregistered security.

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Policy

SEC to Sue Crypto Trust Co. Paxos Over Binance Stablecoin: WSJ

Paxos also faces a probe from the New York Department of Financial Services.

Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla at Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

Policy

Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?

Insiders, experts and the rhetoric of officials suggest a reckoning with the government is inevitable for the big exchanges, and this week’s action against Kraken could be just the beginning.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler (Alex Wong/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Binance Seeks Lobbyist as EU Finalizes Crypto Rules

The leading crypto exchange wants to extend its influence into the increasingly regulated bloc.

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Videos

Crypto-Focused Custodia Bank Denied Federal Reserve System Membership

Two weeks ago, Caitlin Long-founded Custodia Bank (formerly Avanti Bank), which is not yet in operation, learned the U.S. Federal Reserve Board had denied its application for membership, which would have formalized an association with the general reputation of the U.S. central bank. This comes amid continued Binance woes. "The Hash" hosts discuss why this is potentially alarming for crypto banking and the larger industry.

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Videos

Binance Plans to Set Up Crypto Consortium to Rebuild Industry Trust: Source

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is helping assemble a consortium of crypto companies with a view to rebuilding trust in the industry and is taking on an active role in coming regulations, according to a person with knowledge of the plans. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move from Binance and the potential outcomes.

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