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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

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Policy·Regulation

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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Crypto.com Launches Legal Challenge to SEC’s Crypto Crackdown

Crypto.com throws down the gauntlet, launching a legal salvo against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The cryptocurrency exchange seeks to halt

October 9, 2024

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The Shib Crypto Recap: Tuesday

It may only be Tuesday, but the week is already presenting a dramatic array of developments. Key stories are emerging that highlight

October 8, 2024

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South Korean Soldiers Found Trading Military Secrets for Crypto: Report

A South Korean investigation has revealed that soldiers have compromised military secrets in exchange for cryptocurrency. According to TV Chosun, the investigation

October 8, 2024

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Russian Crypto Mining Challenged by Proposed Electricity Category

The Russian Ministry of Energy is actively proposing the establishment of a fourth reliability category for electricity consumers. The proposed category aims

October 8, 2024

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Robinhood Legal Chief Dan Gallagher Eyed for SEC Chair if Trump Wins

Former U.S. regulators and securities lawyers have suggested that Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s chief legal officer, may be a potential candidate for chair

October 8, 2024

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ECB Official Proposes European Unified Ledger for Digital Assets

An official from the European Central Bank (ECB) is proposing the adoption of a “European ledger,” or a unified platform that would

October 8, 2024

Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

21Shares Calls for Unified Crypto Rules Across EU

Crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer 21Shares has called on European Union regulators to implement a unified framework for including crypto assets in

October 8, 2024

Policy·Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Marks 35th Year By Opening Up to Virtual Asset Trading

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expressed a growing commitment to being more

October 8, 2024

Regulation·Security

US Is Bent On Seizing Back $2.67M in Crypto Stolen by Lazarus Group

The United States government has initiated legal action to recover approximately $2.67 million in cryptocurrency stolen by the Lazarus Group, a North

October 7, 2024

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Brazil Adds DeFi Integration to Drex Digital Currency Project

Brazil is making significant strides in its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiative, known as Drex, by incorporating elements of decentralized finance

October 7, 2024