President Joe Biden Thanks Nigerian Leader for Role in Ex-Federal Agent’s Release

October 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

President Joe Biden thanked Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of American citizen Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement official and Binance employee, on humanitarian grounds. Gambaryan spent eight months in Nigerian detention, where his deteriorating health and alleged mistreatment by prison officials sparked widespread calls for his release. During his imprisonment, […]

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Former US Federal Agent Freed From Nigerian Prison After 8 Months

October 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former federal agent detained in Nigeria for eight months, has been released. The charges against him, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, were dropped. The release of the Binance executive from one of Nigeria’s notorious prisons followed intense lobbying by U.S. politicians who were urging the Biden […]

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Lavrov Says He Agrees With Donald Trump on US Sanctions Weakening Dollar’s Status

September 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the negative effects of U.S. sanctions on the dollar and the American economy. Lavrov agreed that sanctions imposed by the Biden administration have weakened the dollar’s global reserve status. He further noted a global shift towards dedollarization, led by nations like […]

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US Digital Asset Industry Looking for Clear Statement From Kamala Harris on Her Crypto Position: Jeremy Allaire

August 14, 2024 The Daily Hodl

Biden

The chief executive of stablecoin issuer Circle says that the US crypto industry is looking for a clear statement from presidential candidate Kamala Harris on her stance on digital assets. In a new interview with CNBC Television, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that the digital assets industry is looking for Harris, who became the Democratic […]

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Democrats Launch ‘Crypto for Harris’ — White House Officials Address Industry Concerns

August 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Anthony Scaramucci

Senior White House officials have reportedly engaged with cryptocurrency leaders to discuss industry concerns, facilitated by Representative Ro Khanna. This initiative continues the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to engage with the crypto sector. Additionally, the Democrats have launched a “Crypto for Harris” initiative to help Vice President Kamala Harris gain support from the cryptocurrency community. Biden-Harris […]

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Federal Reserve Cites Significant Deficiencies in Customers Bancorp’s AML Compliance

August 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

AML compliance

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank known for its crypto-friendly stance, were detailed in an enforcement action filed on Thursday. Kamala’s Crypto Reset: Still Loading… Please Wait The Federal Reserve’s action […]

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US Lawmaker Hosts Meeting to Help Kamala Harris Gain Crypto Industry Support

August 4, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna will host a meeting to help Vice President Kamala Harris improve her relationship with the cryptocurrency industry. This is the second event of its kind in two months to aid Harris’ campaign efforts amid the Biden administration’s tough stance on crypto assets. Meeting Arranged to Help Vice President Kamala Harris Mend […]

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Crypto leaders, Harris campaign officials to hold roundtable

August 3, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Biden Administration

The roundtable hosted by Representative Ro Khanna is an opportunity for the cryptocurrency industry to influence the policy direction of Vice President Kamala Harris’s election campaign.

Crypto executives are scheduled to meet privately “next week” with White House aides and Democratic Party Representative Ro Khanna to address pressing issues and propose policy changes.

According to a Bloomberg report, the roundtable will include high-ranking officials from Vice President Kamala Harris’s election campaign and the White House, including outgoing senior White House adviser Anita Dunn, National Economic Adviser Lael Brainard and Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed.

The roundtable could be a sign of the administration’s willingness to engage with the cryptocurrency sector and address its concerns around policy and regulation, highlighting the growing prominence of the digital asset sector in United States politics.

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Binance Executive Discusses Impact of US Government Potentially Holding Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve

July 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

Binance’s head of VIP & Institutional views the U.S. discussion on a national bitcoin reserve as a positive sign for the crypto market. The executive notes the growing recognition of bitcoin by politicians and industry leaders, anticipating greater regulatory clarity. She stressed the importance of politicians and industry leaders explicitly acknowledging bitcoin’s value in the […]

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Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office

July 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell every bitcoin before Trump takes office. The transfer of $2 billion […]

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