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The most-watched space in crypto as financial and market regulators from an old world try to navigate an unfamiliar terrain. Catch the latest!

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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·Policy·Regulation

Italy Cracks Down on Crypto Wild West to Mitigate Money Laundering Risks

Italy is poised to become the latest European nation to tighten its grip on the cryptocurrency market, according to a draft decree

June 21, 2024

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Winklevoss Twins Donate $2M in BTC to Trump Campaign to End Joe Biden’s ‘War on Crypto’

The Winklevoss twins, pioneers in the crypto space and founders of the crypto exchange Gemini, have generously contributed 30.94 Bitcoin, worth $2

June 21, 2024

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3iQ Takes First Step Toward Ambitious SolETF with Solana Fund (QSOL)

After a wave of speculation and discussion, Canada-based digital asset manager 3iQ, in a bold move signaling a new era for the

June 21, 2024

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CertiK Goes Public About Kraken Bug Exploit Resulting in $3 Million Loss, Faces Scrutiny and Backlash

In a stunning revelation, blockchain security firm CertiK has admitted to identifying vulnerabilities in Kraken’s exchange, leading to the unauthorized withdrawal of

June 20, 2024

Policy·Regulation

India’s Financial Watchdog Fines Binance $2.2 Million for Regulatory Lapses

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a fine of $2.2 million on cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance. The penalty stems from alleged

June 20, 2024

Community·Regulation·Security

Kraken Faces $3 Million Security Breach by Rogue Researchers Exploiting Exchange Bug

In a startling incident, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has disclosed a $3 million loss resulting from an exploited bug in its

June 19, 2024

Blockchain·Policy·Regulation

North Dakota Revokes Binance US License, Becoming Latest State to Take Action

North Dakota has become the latest state to revoke the money transmitter license of Binance.US, further escalating regulatory scrutiny of the popular

June 19, 2024

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Consensys Continues Legal Battle Despite SEC Dropping Ethereum Investigation

Consensys, a leading blockchain software technology company, celebrated a significant victory as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its investigation

June 19, 2024

Markets·Policy·Regulation

Tanzania Considers Taxing Crypto Transactions Through Income Tax Act Changes

Tanzania has unveiled proposed amendments to its Income Tax Act, aiming to capture a slice of the growing digital economy. The centerpiece

June 18, 2024

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MetaMask Enhances Privacy Controls: A New Era of User Empowerment

In a significant move toward enhancing user privacy and control, Consensys, the company behind MetaMask, the popular cryptocurrency wallet, has revamped its

June 18, 2024