US Treasury’s Scott Bessent backpedals: Bitcoin buying still possible
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified on X that the department is still exploring budget-neutral ways to purchase Bitcoin, contrasting an earlier comment that tanked the crypto markets.
FBI warns of ‘fictitious law firms‘ targeting crypto scam victims
The bureau warned that anyone offering recommendations on a “crypto recovery law firm” or claiming to be a lawyer could be targeting the victims of crypto scams.
US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions crypto exchange Garantex for second time
The Office of Foreign Assets Control said it was taking additional action against the crypto exchange after including it on its list of Specially Designated Nationals in 2022.
Bitpanda launches in UK, sets two-year growth target
Bitpanda enters the UK with 600+ crypto assets, an Arsenal FC partnership and B2B white-label services, but faces stiff competition in a market stalled by slow regulation.