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Updated April 22, 2026 · 1:26 PM UTC

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Changpeng Zhao’s dog sparks Broccoli memecoin boom and controversies

Some traders capitalize on Broccoli memecoin craze, reaping millions amidst community backlash.

1 year ago

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Tigran Gambaryan claims Nigerian officials targeted Binance to distract from economic scandals

Former Binance executive claims Nigerian authorities prioritize scapegoating over addressing governmental corruption.

1 year ago

Trump’s CFTC chair nominee Brian Quintenz against a backdrop of financial architecture and digital overlays - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate

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Donald Trump taps crypto advocate a16z’s Brian Quintenz for CFTC leadership

Industry leaders back Brian Quintenz's nomination, highlighting his past efforts at the CFTC and potential to revamp crypto oversight.

1 year ago

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Tether CEO willing to explore quantum computing initiative to recover lost Bitcoin

Ardoino is interested in the idea despite believing that quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin.

1 year ago

Crypto

Arthur Hayes warns US Bitcoin reserve plan would be a misguided political stunt

The BitMEX co-founder believes a US Bitcoin Reserve could serve as an easy cash grab for political agendas.

1 year ago

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Elon Musk’s father wants to raise $200M for think-tank through ‘Musk It’ memecoin

Errol Musk's endorsement led to a 300% surge in MUSKIT's price.

1 year ago

People

Gary Gensler rejoins MIT sparking crypto community backlash

Critics blast MIT's decision, fearing it stifles blockchain innovation and campus discourse.

1 year ago

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How SEC scrutiny pushed DeFi innovator Andre Cronje to quit in 2022

Cronje reveals how SEC's persistent inquiries over Yearn Finance turned innovation into a liability.

1 year ago

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Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell calls for Donald Trump intervention in BCH advocate Roger Ver’s case

Big blocker Roger Ver seeks Trump intervention as crypto community questions fairness of DOJ charges.

1 year ago

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse opposes Bitcoin only reserve for US

People 1 year ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren outlines $2 trillion DOGE savings while raising alarms over Trump memecoins

People 1 year ago

Trump reaffirms commitment to make US the ‘world capital of crypto’ at Davos

Crypto 1 year ago

CFTC strengthens crypto focus with Harry Jung’s digital asset appointment

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Changpeng Zhao’s dog sparks Broccoli memecoin boom and controversies

Tigran Gambaryan claims Nigerian officials targeted Binance to distract from economic scandals

Donald Trump taps crypto advocate a16z’s Brian Quintenz for CFTC leadership

Tether CEO willing to explore quantum computing initiative to recover lost Bitcoin

Arthur Hayes warns US Bitcoin reserve plan would be a misguided political stunt

Elon Musk’s father wants to raise $200M for think-tank through ‘Musk It’ memecoin

Gary Gensler rejoins MIT sparking crypto community backlash

How SEC scrutiny pushed DeFi innovator Andre Cronje to quit in 2022

Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell calls for Donald Trump intervention in BCH advocate Roger Ver’s case

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse opposes Bitcoin only reserve for US

Senator Elizabeth Warren outlines $2 trillion DOGE savings while raising alarms over Trump memecoins

Trump reaffirms commitment to make US the ‘world capital of crypto’ at Davos

CFTC strengthens crypto focus with Harry Jung’s digital asset appointment

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