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Tether mints an additional $3 billion in USDt stablecoins

[Nov 24 8:20 PM] According to stablecoin firm Tether, over $134 billion USDt tokens are circulating across various blockchain protocols as of November 2024.

Blockchain Association outlines crypto priorities for Trump’s first 100 days

[Nov 22 5:33 PM] The Association ultimately seeks a swift end to the “regulation by enforcement” era of cryptocurrency oversight in the US. 

Texas’ gold-backed coin aims to help Bitcoin adoption, says lawmaker

[Nov 22 11:38 AM] The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day.

Stablecoin bill faces several challenges — former Senator Pat Toomey

[Nov 20 8:53 PM] The total market capitalization of the stablecoin sector has topped $174 billion as of November 2024 and continues to grow.

Fmr House speaker warns partisan gridlock could derail Trump’s crypto plans

[Nov 20 8:51 PM] Paul Ryan served as speaker for the House of Representatives prior to Nancy Pelosi.

Final FTX exec to be sentenced on Nov. 20 — What should users expect?

[Nov 19 4:55 PM] Three of the five individuals indicted in the FTX case have been sent to prison, while one was given time served.

Bitfinex Securities debuts tokenized US T-bills under El Salvador laws

[Nov 19 2:03 PM] Bitfinex Securities’ initial offering targets to raise a minimum of $30 million to proceed with the issuance of the token that will be traded under the ticker USTBL.

US crypto exchange Gemini launches in France after DASP registration

[Nov 19 12:45 PM] Gemini’s market entry comes as France has added at least 2% more crypto users over the past two years, according to the firm.

Coinbase CEO to meet with Trump to discuss personnel appointments — WSJ

[Nov 18 9:40 PM] Before US Election Day, Brian Armstrong said Coinbase was “prepared to work” with either a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump administration.

18 US states file lawsuit against SEC, Gary Gensler: Law Decoded

[Nov 18 7:00 PM] Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said SEC crypto cases will be settled or dismissed under the incoming Trump administration. 

Speculation looms over SEC leadership under Trump as rhetoric escalates

[Nov 18 4:40 PM] US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has not announced he will leave the commission, nor has Donald Trump suggested a possible replacement.

Senator Lummis says Treasury should convert gold for Bitcoin reserve

[Nov 17 8:01 PM] The United States government has the highest gold reserves in the world, with over 8,000 tons of the precious metal on its balance sheet.

Ripple Labs and CEO come under fire amid rumors of a Trump meeting

[Nov 16 9:28 PM] Ripple's native currency, XRP, surged by more than 17% on November 15, based on expectations of a friendlier regulatory climate in the US.

'There is a global race underway for Bitcoin' — Anthony Pompliano

[Nov 16 4:30 PM] The election of a pro-crypto President in the United States and growing macroeconomic turmoil will continue to drive investors to Bitcoin.

18 US states file lawsuit against SEC and Gary Gensler

[Nov 14 8:21 PM] President-elect Trump has vowed to fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and replace him with a more crypto-friendly SEC head. 

Crypto community hopeful about new Senate leader John Thune

[Nov 14 10:55 AM] Not endorsed by Donald Trump, Senator John Thune defeated Elon Musk-supported Senator Rick Scott to become the new Senate majority leader.

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick vying for Treasury Secretary post

[Nov 13 9:59 PM] Lutnick has become increasingly visible to the crypto community due to his relationship with Tether and his appearance at Bitcoin 2024.

Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment

[Nov 12 5:30 PM] The Republican promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler “on day one,” but an X post suggested he would also attempt to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for a replacement.

Trump’s Election Will Spark a “Wild West” Era in Crypto, Says Swan.com CEO 

[Nov 12 5:00 PM] Klippsten warns that relaxed regulations under Trump could trigger a chaotic altcoin surge, drawing liquidity away from Bitcoin. 

A new Trump administration may boost crypto, but the devil is in the details 

[Nov 9 1:30 PM] The next four years should be ‘highly favorable’ to the digital assets sector, but thoughtful legislation will be critical. 

Alchemy Pay expands US compliance with four new state licenses

[Nov 8 12:42 PM] Alchemy Pay’s new MTL licenses in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wyoming bring its total to eight US states.

SEC seeks dismissal of Kraken defenses in ongoing legal dispute

[Nov 7 1:01 PM] The SEC argued that Kraken’s defenses about the major questions doctrine are a “due process fail as a matter of the law.”

“Significant amount of capital” to be unlocked for crypto ventures — Bitfinex analysts

[Nov 6 7:30 PM] Analysts for the crypto exchange Bitfinex anticipate a rise in capital inflows following the reelection of Donald Trump in the United States.

What to expect on crypto policies depending on US election outcomes

[Nov 5 6:17 PM] Depending on which political party controls the House and Senate, FIT21 and other crypto-related legislation may not be priorities. 

Polymarket payouts to be delayed unless Fox, NBC agree on US election winner

[Nov 5 5:02 PM] No matter who wins the 2024 US presidential election, Polymarket users may have to wait months for their settlements. 

Binance, CZ file motion to dismiss SEC’s amended complaint

[Nov 5 10:33 AM] Secondary market resales of crypto assets long after they were first distributed by their developers are not “securities” transactions, lawyers for Binance and its former CEO argued.

Bitcoin price outlook hinges on 2024 US election outcome — Analysts

[Nov 5 9:04 AM] Post-election price volatility could set the stage for Bitcoin’s rally to a record high above $73,800.

Musk could be charged after lawyer says $1M winners ‘not chosen by chance’

[Nov 4 8:18 PM] The winners were hand-picked based on their personal stories, according to the lawyer.

The US Should Establish A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

[Nov 4 8:08 PM] This morning, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 53-page report on the pros of the United States establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR).In July, @CynthiaMLummis announced the BITCOIN Act, the first bill in US Congress to propose…

Crypto funds see $2.2B inflows amid US election hype — CoinShares

[Nov 4 12:30 PM] The latest inflows mark four weeks of consecutive buying in cryptocurrency products, totaling more than $5.7 billion, or 19% of all such inflows YTD.