US Congressman Tom Emmer Writes Letter to US Treasury in Defense of Ethereum Privacy Tool 'Tornado Cash'

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.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been rejuvenated following an appeals court ruling that allows its enforcement during ongoing legal proceedings. Under this law, 32.5 million of US small business owners must register with the FinCEN by January 13, or face potential fines of up to $10,000.

Craig Wright was sentenced to one year in prison by a UK judge for contempt of court. The sentence is suspended for two years, meaning he will only serve time if he reoffends during that period.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced Bitcoin Development Fund grants totaling 7 BTC to 20 global projects.