Bo Hines, executive director of Trump’s presidential council on digital assets, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to expanding the U.S. Bitcoin reserve. Speaking at a Blockworks event in New York on March 18, Hines emphasized the White House’s stance on acquiring and retaining BTC, following Trump’s recent executive orders on digital assets.

Trump’s administration has moved swiftly on crypto-friendly policies, including a Bitcoin reserve audit and strategies to increase national BTC holdings. With an estimated 200,000 BTC already under U.S. control, the government is actively exploring “budget neutral” methods to accumulate more.

Bo Hines: ‘We want as much Bitcoin as we can get’

VeChain has officially secured Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR) compliance for its VET and VTHO tokens, receiving confirmation from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The announcement, made on March 18, marks a significant regulatory milestone, allowing VeChain to expand its operations across all 27 EU member states.

MiCAR, a standardized regulatory framework for digital assets in the EU, enhances market integrity and investor protection. VeChain’s compliance means increased transparency and a pathway for broader adoption.

VeChain gets MiCAR nod for VET and VTHO whitepapers

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act, a bill aimed at curbing fraud in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency ATM industry. The legislation would impose strict transaction limits and enhanced consumer protections, responding to a rise in scams that disproportionately target elderly Americans.

Senator Proposes Limits on Crypto ATM Transactions to Combat Scams

Roger Ver, also known as "Bitcoin Jesus," contests U.S. government tax evasion charges, accusing authorities of bias and selective enforcement in a high-profile crypto case.

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Bo Hines: ‘We want as much Bitcoin as we can get’

VeChain gets MiCAR nod for VET and VTHO whitepapers

Senator Proposes Limits on Crypto ATM Transactions to Combat Scams

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver challenges tax charges, accuses U.S. government of overreach

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