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France’s Macron denies Pavel Durov arrest was political

[Aug 26 2:43 PM] The Telegram founder was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Aug. 24. 

India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users

[Aug 26 12:44 PM] India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions.

Court denies Kraken’s motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit

[Aug 23 8:11 PM] The SEC alleges Kraken is operating an unregistered securities exchange.

RFK Jr says he is suspending, not terminating presidential campaign

[Aug 23 7:22 PM] The US Independent presidential candidate said he would remove himself from the ballot in ten battleground states where he might be a “spoiler” for Harris or Trump.

Report From The DNC: Democrats Warm Up To Bitcoin And Crypto, But Offer No Policy Specifics

[Aug 23 4:07 PM] Bitcoin was not a big topic at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week. None of the speakers at the event uttered a word about the electronic cash system or other crypto assets from the event’s main stage at Chicago’s United Center. And…

Kamala Harris campaign may focus on highlighting innovation over crypto

[Aug 22 9:50 PM] Many in the industry don’t expect the Vice President to mention digital assets at the DNC, but her views on technology and regulation could signal a shift from Biden-era policies.

Bitcoin is holding $60K — Here’s why it’s important

[Aug 22 9:30 PM] Resilient US job and inflation data and steady spot Bitcoin ETF inflows aided Bitcoin’s rally above $60,000.

Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept release

[Aug 22 7:54 PM] As of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office.

Partner of ex-FTX exec hit with campaign finance charges

[Aug 22 6:12 PM] Michelle Bond, who ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2022, faces four charges related to violations of campaign finance law.

Hong Kong targets noncompliant crypto exchanges in licensing push

[Aug 22 12:25 PM] Hong Kong’s SFC finds deficiencies in some “deemed-to-be-licensed” crypto exchanges, risking their licensing status amid tightened regulations.

615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator

[Aug 22 11:20 AM] The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced…

German Authority Seizes 13 Unauthorized Crypto ATMs

[Aug 21 11:30 PM] Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs in a nationwide operation involving 60 officers and raids on 35 locations. BaFin reported that the machines facilitated illegal…

Harris aide suggests VP will ‘support policies’ for crypto industry growth

[Aug 21 9:26 PM] The Democratic presidential candidate has been largely silent on digital assets since launching her campaign on July 21.

Polymarket odds of RFK Jr dropping out soar before Aug. 23 address

[Aug 21 7:28 PM] It’s unclear if the Independent presidential candidate will join forces with Donald Trump, but both are scheduled to speak in the same area on the same day.

Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report

[Aug 21 6:41 PM] Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."

Candidate and AI bot come in 4th in Cheyenne’s mayoral primary

[Aug 21 3:27 PM] The VIC bot and its “meat avatar,” Victor Miller, got 327 votes in Cheyenne, losing a primary election to incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins and two others.

Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for DAO Regulation to Boost Web3 Investments

[Aug 21 5:30 AM] Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng Kit-chong has called for a legal framework to regulate decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to boost Hong Kong’s Web3 investment landscape. Ng said a recent High Court ruling underscores the rule of law in Web3…

Nigeria’s SEC Denies Issuing Provisional Crypto Licenses

[Aug 20 11:10 PM] Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has not yet issued any crypto licenses, contrary to some reports. The SEC plans to start issuing licenses for digital services and tokenized assets in August 2024. This move…

Arizona crypto PAC-backed candidate ekes out narrow victory after recount

[Aug 20 9:12 PM] Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary.

Donald Trump floats making Elon Musk a Cabinet member

[Aug 20 4:46 PM] After a public endorsement from the Tesla CEO and an X Spaces discussion, Donald Trump said he would consider placing Elon Musk in a Cabinet position in 2025.

Seychelles Approves Bill on Virtual Asset Regulation

[Aug 20 2:30 AM] The Seychelles National Assembly has approved a draft bill to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bill requires license-seeking VASPs to establish a substantial presence in Seychelles, such as having a resident director and an…

Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit

[Aug 19 7:06 PM] Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case.

Young crypto voter affiliation in US swing states split equally — Coinbase

[Aug 19 4:48 PM] According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans.

Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year

[Aug 19 3:55 PM] The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program.

Innovation in Crypto Moves Faster Than Governments, Needs Self-Regulation, Says Serial Innovator

[Aug 18 10:30 AM] Although the blockchain industry owes much of its success to so-called bridges, these are far from perfect solutions, argues Justin Wang, the founder and CEO of Zeus Network. While they help address the problem of liquidity segmentation that…

Google Faces Lawsuit After $5M in Crypto Stolen via Play Store App

[Aug 18 6:30 AM] A Florida woman, Maria Vaca, has sued Google in a California state court, alleging that a cryptocurrency wallet app she downloaded from the Google Play Store was malicious and resulted in the theft of $5 million in cryptocurrency. Vaca claims the…

Crypto mixer founder argues 30-year prison sentence is ‘unwarranted’

[Aug 16 10:05 PM] In March, a jury convicted Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov of four counts related to money laundering through the operations of the crypto mixing service.

California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns

[Aug 16 8:33 PM] The law appears more corporate-friendly, but the implications for consumers are a bit murkier.

Texas Senator discloses up to $100K BTC after blockchain endorsement

[Aug 16 6:58 PM] After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023.

US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI

[Aug 16 4:24 PM] In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury.