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Trump’s platform favors crypto, but what about his inflationary policies?
[Sep 2 10:00 PM] Crypto single-issue voters back Trump in pursuit of deregulating the US crypto industry and probably boosting their wallets, but do they grasp the broader economic policies at stake?
Qatar Unveils 2024 Digital Assets Framework
[Sep 2 9:10 PM] Qatar has launched a new framework to regulate digital assets, aiming to create a secure and transparent ecosystem. The framework is expected to attract domestic and international players and support the development of a thriving financial services…
Brazil Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to suspend Elon Musk’s X
[Sep 2 7:22 PM] The Tesla CEO has used his platform on X to hint that Brazilian residents should defy the judge’s order using VPNs despite the risk of fines.
Super PAC spends $70K on crypto-focused Senate race as primary looms
[Sep 2 4:36 PM] In November, Massachusetts voters will likely have to choose between incumbent Elizabeth Warren and Republican John Deaton or Ian Cain for the US Senate.
What the California AI ‘killswitch’ bill means for decentralized AI
[Aug 31 1:00 PM] The AI industry is split over new legislation in California that would implement a sort of emergency stop in AI systems.
Nigeria Approves Two Crypto Exchanges, Warns Against Patronizing ‘Illegal Operators’
Brazilian judge suspends X after Elon Musk refuses to name representative
[Aug 30 8:52 PM] Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes began investigating the spread of misinformation during the government of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Hate speech and deepfakes threaten democracy and peace — UN secretary general
[Aug 30 7:36 PM] The United Nations says the focus is on artificial intelligence for 2024’s “Day of Democracy.”
Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea
[Aug 30 6:28 PM] Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled.
24X Exchange files amended application that could bring 24/7 trading to crypto ETFs
[Aug 30 6:05 PM] It would be the first time crypto ETF shares that could be traded after-hours in the US.
Trump’s approach to crypto voters ‘seems to have paid off’ — Poll
[Aug 30 4:20 PM] The results of a poll conducted before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race suggested that Donald Trump had more support among crypto owners than Kamala Harris.
Ex-FTX exec scraps vacating guilty plea, refers matter to partner’s case
[Aug 29 9:49 PM] Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison in May 2024.
‘Bitcoin hasn’t had the widespread adoption we hoped for’ — Nayib Bukele
[Aug 29 7:29 PM] The El Salvador President seemed to embrace the ”authoritarian” label while admitting the country had not seen as many benefits from Bitcoin as he anticipated.
In prison and awaiting sentencing — Where are the FTX execs now?
[Aug 29 5:10 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined.
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
[Aug 29 11:20 AM] The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will…
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged and released, barred from leaving France
[Aug 28 8:02 PM] After his arrest on Aug. 24, French prosecutors said they had indicted Pavel Durov with criminal charges related to his role at Telegram.
Crypto advocates criticize SEC notice to OpenSea
[Aug 28 7:45 PM] It’s unclear whether the SEC will pursue an enforcement action against the OpenSea marketplace, but its CEO alleged regulators “believe NFTs on our platform are securities.”
New Zealand Seeks to Adopt OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
[Aug 28 5:30 PM] The New Zealand government has introduced a bill to implement the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework aims to increase transparency in the crypto asset market. Effective April 1, 2026, New Zealand-based crypto-asset…
OpenSea marketplace receives Wells notice from the SEC
[Aug 28 2:33 PM] CEO Devin Finzer pledged to “stand up and fight” any potential enforcement action the regulator might bring involving NFTs.
SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
[Aug 28 3:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns…
US lawmaker reports AERO, GRT, and VELO investments in 2024
[Aug 27 7:57 PM] Georgia Representative Mike Collins previously disclosed purchasing up to $65,000 in ETH, but seems to have moved onto altcoin investments.
Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention
[Aug 27 4:27 PM] Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February.
Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
[Aug 27 11:20 AM] The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of…
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
[Aug 27 1:30 AM] Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could…
SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities
[Aug 26 7:16 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of…
Abra settles with SEC over unregistered securities charges
[Aug 26 6:29 PM] The SEC announced securities charges against the lending platform over its Abra Earn service but also said the firm had settled with pending civil penalties and an injunction.
US authorities oppose ex-FTX exec’s motion to void plea deal
[Aug 26 5:01 PM] The US Attorney’s Office said Ryan Salame made a “demonstrably false” allegation by claiming prosecutors did not intend to continue investigating his partner, Michelle Bond.
French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28
[Aug 26 4:13 PM] Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities.