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The bill proposes allowing employees and vendors to conduct transactions in Bitcoin, presenting it as an alternative to the inflation-ridden U.S. dollar.

U.S. government has received an approval from the Northern District Court of California to liquidate 69,370 BTC from federal seizure, ending a four-year legal battle tied to the Silk Road marketplace.

Canaan announced the launch of the Avalon Mini 3 and Nano 3S at CES in Las Vegas, aiming to democratize Bitcoin mining and convert home heating systems into mining devices.

A Coinbase user sentenced to two years in prison for bitcoin tax fraud last month must surrender access to his $124 million bitcoin stash to secure $1 million in owed restitution, ruled a federal judge.

AnchorWatch is a pioneering insurance provider specializing in collaborative bitcoin custody. It combines the advanced security features of Trident Vault with insurance from Lloyd's of London syndicates. The service is currently available for retail and commercial customers in the United States.

JAN3 has completed a $5 million seed round, led by Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Grupo Salinas, Tether, Lightning Ventures, East Ventures, Plan B Fund, Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, and NYDIG.

A federal appeals court overturned the FCC's net neutrality rules that prohibited internet service providers from throttling, blocking content, or charging more for delivery. The ruling cited the recent overturning of Chevron deference, reducing agencies' ability to interpret ambiguous federal law.

Multicoin wallet provider Tangem has addressed a significant vulnerability in its mobile app that exposed users' private keys through support emails.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced that it has delayed new bitcoin tax reporting rules until early 2026. This extension provides brokers with additional time to adjust to the cost basis regulations for centralized platforms.

A Fifth Circuit panel reinstated a nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) just three days after another panel lifted it, causing additional confusion concerning compliance with the controversial law.

The Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and Texas Blockchain Council are suing the IRS to block the latest midnight rulemaking requiring "DeFi entities offering front-end services" to track and report customer information.

The Russian government approved a six-year ban on Bitcoin mining in 10 regions, starting January 1, 2025. The ban will remain effective until March 15, 2031.