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Crypto deregulation under Trump: Promises vs reality

[Jan 13 3:00 PM] The incoming US president will have the authority to enact many policies favorable to crypto users after taking office next week.

Treasury Pick Holds Up to $500K in Blackrock Bitcoin ETF, Vows to Divest Over Conflicts

[Jan 13 3:30 AM] A Treasury nominee’s six-figure stake in Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF reveals crypto’s grip on elite portfolios, raising stakes for future U.S. economic policy decisions. Blackrock Bitcoin ETF in Spotlight as Bessent’s Financial Ties Unveiled…

US Crypto Enforcement Titans Exit: A New Era for Digital Assets Awaits

[Jan 12 7:30 AM] Top U.S. regulators who championed aggressive crypto enforcement are stepping down, paving the way for a new era of innovation-focused oversight under the incoming administration. End of an Era: US Regulators Who Championed Crypto Enforcement Step…

Russia Tightens Digital Asset Rules With Stricter Trade Oversight Standards

[Jan 12 6:30 AM] Russia’s central bank now mandates the registration of foreign exchange trade contracts involving digital rights, aiming to enhance oversight, integrate cryptocurrencies, and ensure financial stability. Bank of Russia Tightens Grip on Crypto…

Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges

[Jan 10 6:54 PM] Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large.

CFPB proposes crypto firms refund users for funds lost to hacks

[Jan 10 4:45 PM] A proposed CFPB rule could allow crypto users to have protections similar to those of US bank account holders by considering the definition of “funds.”

US Senator Vows to Reverse Harm SEC’s Gary Gensler Inflicted on Crypto

[Jan 10 1:30 AM] A U.S. senator vowed to undo SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s crypto policies, backing a nominee expected to champion innovation and create a friendlier regulatory environment. US Lawmaker Pledges Swift Action to Undo Gensler’s Crypto Disruption U.S…

Polymarket users bet Biden more likely to pardon SBF than Ross Ulbricht

[Jan 9 8:56 PM] The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence awaiting appeal, while the Silk Road founder was sentenced to life in prison in 2015.

Wisconsin lawmaker to chair US House digital assets subcommittee

[Jan 9 6:30 PM] French Hill has stepped back as leader of the digital assets, fintech and AI subcommittee to become chair of the full House committee in the 119th Congress.

Standard Chartered debuts crypto services in Europe with new license

[Jan 9 2:11 PM] Banking giant Standard Chartered is debuting crypto services in Europein Europe via its new Luxembourg entity after securing a digital asset license under the MiCA framework.

Nigeria’s SEC Warns Crypto License Applicants: Meet Registration Requirements or Face Rejection

[Jan 9 10:30 AM] The Nigerian securities regulator has cautioned that some applicants for virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses do not meet regulatory requirements. SEC Welcomes Stakeholder Feedback The Director-General of the Nigerian Securities and…

Whistleblowers Expose FDIC Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Coverup and Disinformation Campaign

[Jan 9 8:30 AM] A group of insiders at the FDIC has blown the lid on a coverup of the agency’s procedures to avoid having its Operation Chokepoint 2.0 linked documents released through FOIA requests. Additionally, the institution would run disinformation…

Judge pushes Mango Markets exploiter sentencing to April 10

[Jan 8 9:19 PM] Avi Eisenberg was found guilty of fraud and market manipulation in April 2024 and could face up to 20 years in prison.

CFTC chair’s final message includes a call for crypto guardrails

[Jan 8 7:46 PM] In what he said would be his last remarks as CFTC chair, Rostin Behnam said he intended to advocate for the commission to address regulatory challenges over digital assets.

US prosecutors will search Do Kwon’s Twitter account for information

[Jan 8 4:21 PM] As part of discovery proceedings, prosecutors said they would search the Terraform Labs co-founder’s emails and Twitter account.

Corporate crypto investments in South Korea inch closer to approval

[Jan 8 1:57 PM] South Korean regulators reportedly continue to discuss the approval of corporate crypto trading amid the country’s ongoing leadership crisis.

Outgoing CFTC Chair Urges Stronger Crypto Regulation Amid Mainstream Adoption

[Jan 8 12:30 AM] The departing CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam is sounding the alarm on the lack of comprehensive regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Regulatory Gap The outgoing chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has…

Court stays order in SEC v. Coinbase case pending appeal

[Jan 7 9:57 PM] Judge Katherine Failla granted Coinbase’s request for an interlocutory appeal, citing different courts’ interpretations of what constituted a security under the SEC’s purview.

So-Called ‘Debanker-in-Chief’ Michael Barr Resigns Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

[Jan 7 7:30 PM] Barr has served as the Fed’s vice chair for supervision since July 2022 and was widely regarded as one of the chief architects of Operation Choke Point 2.0, an alleged government effort to undermine the crypto industry. Fed Board Member Michael…

Telegram answered 900 US requests for user data in 2024: Report

[Jan 7 4:37 PM] Telegram reportedly fulfilled 900 total requests from the US for IP addresses and phone numbers, affecting 2,253 users.

Beyond Trump: What drove crypto in 2024

[Jan 7 4:00 PM] 2024 was when crypto matured into a legitimate player in the global financial landscape.

FDIC Releases Redacted Operation Choke Point 2.0 Letters

[Jan 7 12:30 AM] The letters serve as a damning indictment of the government’s alleged anti-crypto policies. How the FDIC Secretly Stifled Banks’ Crypto-Related Activities The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an entity originally formed to restore…

Number of Do Kwon’s victims could exceed one million — court filing

[Jan 6 8:43 PM] The Terraform Labs co-founder is in US custody after pleading not guilty to nine felony charges related to fraud at the platform.

Gemini agrees to a $5M penalty as part of proposed CFTC order

[Jan 6 7:18 PM] The proposed consent order, if approved by a judge, could allow Gemini Trust to avoid a Jan. 21 civil trial with the CFTC over alleged “false and misleading” statements.

Polymarket users bet on Canadian PM resigning amid reports he steps back

[Jan 6 3:39 PM] Many news outlets are reporting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation at a Jan. 6 press conference.

Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney Volunteers to Lead Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Investigation

[Jan 6 9:30 AM] Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney John Deaton expressed his willingness to lead a federal investigation into Chokepoint 2.0. Deaton Calls out Unelected Officials Abusing Their Positions Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney John Deaton has…

South African Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Using Bitcoin to Fund Terrorist Activities

[Jan 4 8:45 PM] A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man suspected of using cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities. Suspicous Transactions A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man who…

US lawmaker kicks off 2025 by disclosing altcoin investment

[Jan 3 5:15 PM] Georgia Representative Mike Collins has disclosed investments in Ether and other altcoins since taking office in 2023.

Do Kwon’s superseding indictment includes money laundering charge

[Jan 2 9:56 PM] The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted on eight felony charges in 2023 but will likely face an additional count for money laundering conspiracy.

Members of US Congress backed by crypto PACs to take office on Jan. 3

[Jan 2 4:59 PM] Interest groups suggested that a majority of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives would be “pro-crypto” after the 2024 election.