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Court denies SEC, Ripple settlement motion after finding procedural misstep
Despite the denial, the ruling is not a substantive rejection, and both parties could refile the motion seeking relief under the right rule.
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Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents
Europol-led efforts expose sophisticated crypto-driven laundering scheme moving illicit funds across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Former front-runner for CFTC chair role resigns to lead Blockchain Association
Mersinger was the top contender along with Brian Quintenz to be the new CFTC chair, before the nomination of the latter to the role.
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SEC commissioner criticizes Ripple settlement, warns of weakened crypto oversight
Crenshaw said the SEC-Ripple settlement is a setback for securities law enforcement.
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German authorities shut down eXch amid $1.9B money laundering allegations, seizes $38M in crypto
Despite a reported shutdown, blockchain analytics raise concerns over eXch’s continued activity and potential for illicit financial flows.
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SEC files to settle lawsuit with Ripple, execs over civil penalty dispute
The SEC filing virtually concludes the long-standing legal battle with Ripple, although additional steps are required to ultimately extinguish the lawsuit.
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Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky receives 12 years in prison over fraud scheme
The sentencing closes the federal prosecution chapter, but Mashinsky still faces bankruptcy and related civil litigation.
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Arizona and Oregon embrace Bitcoin in sweeping new laws
The two approved bills sets the ground for further Bitcoin integration within the broader financial system.
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Changpeng Zhao files for US presidential pardon, praises Trump’s ‘business-like’ leadership style
Zhao praised Trump's 'business-like' diplomacy as more transparent than conventional politics.
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Israeli authorities arrest Nomad Bridge hacker, approve extradition to US
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Coinbase urges Supreme Court to block IRS crypto data grab to preserve constitutional privacy
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SEC closes PayPal stablecoin probe, clearing regulatory hurdle for PYUSD
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