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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

Markets·NFTs·Regulation

OpenSea Users File Suit, Say NFTs Sold Were ‘Worthless and Unlawful’

Two users of the prominent NFT marketplace OpenSea, Anthony Shnayderman and Itai Bronshtein, have filed a class-action lawsuit, accusing the platform of

September 23, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

Australia Fintech Hub Status Solidifies Further with Planned Crypto Law Overhaul

Australia is taking decisive steps to cement its status as a leading global fintech hub by preparing a regulatory overhaul for the

September 23, 2024

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Crypto Weekly Recap: Ransomware, Regulation, and Tether’s Rise Sept 16-22

The crypto world weathered a tumultuous week, confronting a trifecta of challenges that tested its resilience and underscored its growing influence on

September 23, 2024

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Kamala Harris Mentions ‘Digital Assets,’ but Crypto Industry, Feeling Bruised, Wants More Than Words

Vice President Kamala Harris’ first on-the-record mention of cryptocurrency as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president has been met with a tepid

September 22, 2024

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Crypto September Bloodbath: A Non-Stop Rollercoaster of Hacks and Heists

Crypto in September 2024 feels less like a financial revolution and more like open season for cybercriminals. Seriously, we’re only three weeks

September 22, 2024

Policy·Regulation

Is the Fed About to Bless Crypto? Powell Hints at Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting on Wednesday is stirring up quite the buzz in both traditional and digital financial circles. Yep, the

September 22, 2024

Regulation·Security

Germany Shuts Down 47 Crypto Exchanges Linked to Money Laundering

Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the Attorney General’s Office in Frankfurt have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges tied to money

September 20, 2024

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Worldcoin Pilots Facial Recognition for Enhanced Security

Worldcoin has introduced a new facial recognition feature, Face Auth, within its World App digital wallet. In a statement yesterday, the organization

September 20, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Policy·Regulation

Ex FTX Co-CEO Throws Silvergate Under The Bus, Alleges Role In Crypto Empire’s Collapse

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has publicly accused Silvergate Bank, a now-liquidated institution that specialized in

September 20, 2024