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The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

U.S. crypto companies were being regulated twice — now regulators say they’ll try to fix it.

Consensys to continue lawsuit against SEC as ‘battle far from over’

Consensys to continue lawsuit against SEC as ‘battle far from over’

The firm said the SEC has yet to provide regulatory clarity regarding Ethereum despite ending its investigation into Ethereum 2.0.

Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple tried to dismiss the charges by arguing that XRP was not a security.

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

Nigerian authorities have resumed their case against the detained Binance executive.

Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

The judge presiding over the case has not made a final decision on the matter but hinted that he is likely to side with the SEC.

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Tigran Gambaryan is still held at the Kuje Prison by the Nigerian authorities.

Ethereum gets huge win as SEC closes investigation into securities sale allegations

Ethereum gets huge win as SEC closes investigation into securities sale allegations

Consensys calls SEC investigation closure a pivotal moment for Ethereum and blockchain innovation

FTX debtors seeking SBF’s seized assets, customers file counterclaim

FTX debtors seeking SBF’s seized assets, customers file counterclaim

The assets include airplanes, funds held at various banks, shares of Robinhood stock once owned by SBF, and even political contributions linked to FTX executives.

NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users

NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users

Gemini will make the final distribution of customer assets available within seven days.

Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

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Ripple calls SEC penalty disproportionate compared to Terraform Labs

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Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for allegedly moving talent, resources to xAI

Terra community to own chain after TFL wind-down; Coinbase exec slams SEC settlement

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