CRYPTOCURRENCY
Bitcoin (BTC) Heads to Washington in July 2024
Bitcoin (BTC) is set to make a significant impact in Washington this July 2024, according to Grayscale's latest market commentary.
Washington D.C. Attorney Faces SEC Insider Trading Charges
Romero Cabral da Costa Neto, a visiting attorney at a global law firm, has been charged with insider trading by the SEC, alleging he accessed confidential information about Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's acquisition of CTIC and purchased over 10,000 shares.
Terra's Partnership with Washington Nationals Raises Eyebrows
Terra, the cryptocurrency ecosystem that collapsed in May 2022, made a prominent appearance at Nationals Park during the Washington Nationals' home opener on March 30. Despite Terra's collapse, a partnership between the company and the baseball team had been in effect since February 2022, with the Terra community committing $38.2 million over five years to secure the deal. Terra's founder, Do Kwon, is currently in police custody in Montenegro and is reportedly facing harsh conditions in the penal system.
US Congress needs to take control of crypto legislation
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said crypto regulation is occurring "behind closed doors" and asked for a more collaborative and "transparent approach."
Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long Slams Regulators
The Custodia Bank CEO joins other crypto leaders in criticizing Washington's "regulation by enforcement" strategy.
Washington DC Lawyers Can Now Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Legal Services
Lawyers working within the metropolitan area of Washington DC can now accept cryptocurrency payments for legal services so long as the fee agreement is reasonable and fair, and the lawyer is able to safeguard their digital assets, the District of Columbia Bar stated in an ethics opinion.