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Gary Gensler Firm On Anti-Crypto Stance as SEC Exit Looms

January 10, 2025

Outgoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has reiterated his skepticism of the cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing his view that it is largely fueled by market sentiment rather than fundamentals. In a January 8 interview with Bloomberg Television, Gensler expressed doubts about

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UK Judge Rejects James Howells $770M Bitcoin Landfill Case Over Lost Hard Drive

January 10, 2025

Judge Keyser KC, the Circuit Commercial Judge for Wales, has dismissed the legal attempt of IT engineer James Howells to recover a $770 million Bitcoin (BTC) hard drive from a Newport landfill. The city council cited environmental permit restrictions as the reason for denying access. According to a January 9 BBC report, Judge Keyser ruled

January 9, 2025

The Shib News Recap: Thursday

This Thursday, our top headlines cover key discussions on the impact of

January 9, 2025

Ripple Execs Meet Trump Amid SEC Appeal

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty have dined

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EBA: New Rules for Crypto and Payment Firms on EU Sanctions

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published comprehensive guidelines requiring payment service providers (PSPs) and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance their

November 15, 2024

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Upbit Faces Major KYC Scrutiny in South Korea, Potentially Jeopardizing License Renewal

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is facing a major regulatory hurdle that could significantly impact its operations. The Financial Intelligence Unit

November 15, 2024

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SEC Chair Gensler Speech Fuels Resignation Rumors Amid Trump’s Potential Sacking

The crypto industry is on edge as rumors swirl about SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s potential departure, fueled by a recent speech and

November 15, 2024

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18 States Challenge SEC Authority Over Crypto Staking in Landmark Lawsuit

Eighteen states, joined by the DeFi Education Fund, are challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) authority over crypto staking services in

November 15, 2024

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Caitlyn Jenner Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over ‘Misleading’ Crypto Promotion

Caitlyn Jenner is facing a legal challenge over her promotion of a cryptocurrency token. A class-action lawsuit alleges the former Olympian misled

November 14, 2024

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FBI Raids Polymarket CEO Home, Seizes Devices, Sparking Crypto Backlash

Federal agents raided the Manhattan home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan Wednesday morning, seizing his electronic devices. The predawn operation immediately sparked

November 14, 2024

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Celsius CEO Fails to Dismiss Fraud Charges in New York Court

A federal judge in New York has denied former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky’s motion to dismiss two fraud charges, allowing allegations

November 12, 2024

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Japan’s Bitbank Launches Global Arm for Crypto, Blockchain Projects

Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank has launched a global investment subsidiary, Bitbank Ventures, to fund projects in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, both

November 12, 2024