Michael Boris

2 weeks ago | coinjot.com | Michael Boris

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) disbanded its crypto investigations unit, in line with the Trump administration’s deregulation of the crypto industry, announcing to DOJ staff that the department would be narrowing its activities regarding crypto enforcement. Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General, announced that the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) would be disbanded “effective immediately”.

3 weeks ago | coinjot.com | Michael Boris

Donald Trump has pardoned three co-founders of BitMEX, including Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed. Prosecutors had originally charged the founders with willfully violating the Bank Secrecy Act between 2015 and 2020 for failing to adopt anti-money laundering procedures and know-your-customer (KYC) business practices. In 2022, Samuel Reed pleaded guilty and paid $10 million, while Bitmex, in 2025, pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act and agreed to pay $100 million in fines.

3 weeks ago | coinjot.com | Michael Boris

USDC will be the first stablecoin authorised in Japan. It represents a partnership between Circle Internet Group and SBI Holdings, enabling exchanges such as Binance Japan and bitFlyer to offer the stablecoin to their clients. Japan has been a leader in crypto adoption and web3 blockchains, something that Circle has understood for some time, aiming to integrate USDC into the Japanese ecosystem, including payment systems and finance.

1 month ago | coinjot.com | Michael Boris

Donald Trump, President of America, announced a Strategic Bitcoin reserve, alongside a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The executive order was signed on March 6 and marks a critical turning point in American adoption of cryptocurrency, with Trump aiming to make his country the center of crypto innovation worldwide. On Friday, during the White House crypto summit, Trump told crypto delegates that he was living up to his promises and would continue to back crypto businesses in America.

Jul 3, 2024 | coinjot.com | Michael Boris

After nearly five years of a blanket ban involving payments with Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual currencies, Bolivia appears to have changed its stance on cryptocurrencies. According to a press release by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), individuals and enterprises can now use digital assets to pay for goods and services in the South American nation after a four-year ban on their use.