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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.

Gemini raises IPO price range to $19 at the top end, targeting $435M raise

Gemini accuses CFTC of unfair legal campaign in formal complaint

Gemini accuses CFTC of costly trophy-hunting lawfare and misusing authority for career gains.

US DOJ, Europol seize world’s largest dark web drug market operating via Monero

US DOJ, Europol seize world’s largest dark web drug market operating via Monero

The Archetyp Market, with an estimated €250 million in sales, was dismantled by international law enforcement revealing widespread darknet operations.

Canada beats US to launch first spot XRP ETF amid Ripple-SEC legal pause

Canada beats US to launch first spot XRP ETF amid Ripple-SEC legal pause

Ripple, SEC agree on appeal delay amid rising optimism for ETF approval in the US.

Tornado Cash support: Ethereum Foundation pledges $1M to Storm’s defense, entities boost Pertsev appeal

Tornado Cash support: Ethereum Foundation pledges $1M to Storm’s defense, entities boost Pertsev appeal

While Tornado Cash developers await decisions on their court cases, the crypto entities rise their backing.

Crypto market maker Gotbit and founder sentenced for fraud, manipulation

Crypto market maker Gotbit and founder sentenced for fraud, manipulation

Gotbit founder and CEO Aleksei Andriunin was sentenced to eight months in prison and one year of supervised release.

SEC, Ripple seek to end multi-year legal dispute with amended filing

SEC, Ripple seek to end multi-year legal dispute with amended filing

Ripple and SEC agree to split $125M as court decision anticipated in long-standing dispute.

XRP ETF approval odds slide 10% ahead of critical SEC and ETF deadlines next week

XRP ETF approval odds slide 10% ahead of critical SEC and ETF deadlines next week

Despite Ripple's proposed settlement, the SEC's stance on XRP ETFs remains a critical focus for analysts.

BiT Global drops Coinbase lawsuit over wrapped Bitcoin delisting

BiT Global drops Coinbase lawsuit over wrapped Bitcoin delisting

BiT Global abandons claims against Coinbase over WBTC delisting, ending months-long legal tug-of-war.

Newly introduced GOP Bill seeks to write Trump’s strategic Bitcoin reserve into law

Politics 10 months ago

Argentine Anti-Corruption Office clears President Milei of ethics violation over LIBRA promotion

Legal 10 months ago

WLFI issues cease and desist notice to creators of ‘Official Trump Wallet’

Legal 10 months ago

US takes down 145 domains linked to $17M darknet marketplace and seize crypto wallets

Legal 10 months ago