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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.

DOJ charges 2 people over $25 million ETH theft via MEV exploit

DOJ charges 2 people over $25 million ETH theft via MEV exploit

The DOJ's move has resulted in mixed reactions within the industry, with many questioning the concept of "illegal MEV" transactions.

Crypto community outraged as court jails Tornado Cash developer for over five years

Crypto community outraged as court jails Tornado Cash developer for over five years

The Tornado Cash developer was jailed in the $1.2 billion laundering verdict.

Kraken spotlights SEC inability to identify ‘investments contract’ in digital assets

Kraken spotlights SEC inability to identify ‘investments contract’ in digital assets

Kraken argued against the SEC’s expansive view on digital assets.

SEC delays crypto wallet provider Exodus’ NYSE American listing amid ongoing scrutiny

SEC delays crypto wallet provider Exodus’ NYSE American listing amid ongoing scrutiny

The company said it was disappointed with the financial regulator's decision.

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

The government said Binance should respect the legal process instead of engaging in public relations maneuvers.

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SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’

Ripple's CLO Stuary Alderoty said the SEC filing was baseless.

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Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Binance CEO Richard Teng calls for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained U.S. executive in Nigeria, denouncing the action as a dangerous new precedent and revealing bribe demands by Nigerian officials.

Custodia recruits distinguished solicitors in Federal Reserve case

Custodia recruits distinguished solicitors in Federal Reserve case

The two solicitors formerly held government positions in the US and Virginia.

Six Coinbase customers claim the exchange is violating securities laws in new lawsuit

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BTC-e crypto exchange operator pleads guilty to money laundering in the U.S.

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DOJ charges three Cred execs over $783 million in customer fund losses

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Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns

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