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OpenSea Receives Wells Notice, Faces Potential SEC Lawsuit Over NFT Classification
SEC issued Wells notice to OpenSea, planning to sue them for selling NFTs as securities.
Tether Now Holds $81B In Treasury Bills, Aims For Further Growth
Stablecoin issuers like Tether Holdings Ltd. (CRYPTO: USDT) are becoming increasingly significant in the U.S.
Crypto Industry Awaits Kamala Harris's Stance As Election Season Heats Up
As the 2024 U.S. presidential race gains momentum, the cryptocurrency industry is closely watching Vice President Kamala Harris for signals on her digital asset policy stance.
Top Democratic Donor Ron Conway Cuts Ties With Pro-Crypto PACs Over Unseating Senator Sherrod Brown
Prominent Democratic donor Ron Conway has announced his decision to sever ties with a coalition of influential cryptocurrency super PACs after they committed $12 million to opposing Sen.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: 'Crypto Has Been A Bipartisan Issue For Quite Some Time'
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Wednesday emphasized that cryptocurrency is already a bipartisan issue in the U.S., but stressed that more needs to be done to solidify this status.
Kamala Harris Administration Could Continue Crypto Crackdown, Expert Warns
Insights suggest a potential Kamala Harris admin will maintain strict crypto stance like Biden. Deese and Ramamurti's roles indicate this.
Massive $650M Crypto Fraud Scheme Uncovered, SEC Files Charges (UPDATED)
SEC charges NovaTech Ltd., its principals, and 6 promoters for $650M crypto investment fraud targeting 200K+ investors, including Haitian-Americans.
Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Crypto Industry's Virtual Meeting With Democrats Was 'Encouraging,' Despite Reportedly Heated Exchanges
A virtual meeting aimed at easing tensions between the cryptocurrency industry and the Democratic Party took a sharp turn on Thursday, highlighting the challenges faced by progressive crypto advocates in rallying industry support for Kamala Harris‘s presidential campaign.
FTX, Alameda Ordered To Pay $12.7B To Creditors By U.S. Judge
U.S. judge orders FTX Trading Ltd. and Alameda Research LLC to pay $12.7B in restitution and disgorgement for fraud and misrepresentations.
Kamala Harris Must Address Crypto To Compete With Trump's Pro-Bitcoin Agenda, Think Tank Warns
OMFIF suggests that VP Kamala Harris and Democrats must develop a comprehensive crypto agenda to avoid losing ground to Republicans, led by Trump. Embracing crypto could garner votes and donations, making a difference in key states.
Bahamas Introduces New Crypto Regulation With DARE Act 2024
The Bahamas has passed the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 which significantly advances digital asset regulation. DARE 2024 introduces reforms for custody, staking, stablecoins, and more, setting a new standard for regulation.
SEC Aims To Amend Binance Complaint, Focusing On Third Party Crypto Asset Securities
SEC to amend complaint against Binance, focusing on 'Third Party Crypto Asset Securities.' Legal battle intensifies, discovery timeline set.
Four Arrested In Kyiv For Brutal Bitcoin-Related Kidnapping And Murder
In a harrowing incident, four men have been arrested in Kyiv, Ukraine, for allegedly kidnapping, robbing and murdering a 29-year-old foreigner.
Trump's Bitcoin Conference Pledge: Can He Really Fire SEC Chair Gensler?
Former President Donald Trump promised that if reelected, he would remove Gary Gensler from his position as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Justin Sun Urges China To Reconsider Crypto Policies As Donald Trump Promises Bitcoin Stockpile
Tron (CRYPTO: TRON) founder Justin Sun has urged China to rethink its stance on cryptocurrency following former President Donald Trump‘s recent support for Bitcoin (CRYPTO:
University Of Wyoming Launches First-Ever Academic Bitcoin Research Institute
The University of Wyoming (UW) has taken a bold step towards legitimizing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) research with the establishment of the UW Bitcoin Research Institute (BRI).
Trump-Era White House Official Anthony Scaramucci Says Kamala Harris Is Capable And Has A Great Team: 'Look Forward To Seeing Her Policies On Crypto'
Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Communications Director, voiced his support for Vice President and presumotive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, specifically expressing anticipation for her future policies on cryptocurrency.
Vice President Harris Snubs Bitcoin Conference: 'Would Have Been A Disaster For Her,' Shrugs Organizer
Vice President Kamala Harris will not be attending or speaking at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 conference, according to David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., the company organizing the eve
Trump Campaign Eyes Crypto Voters: What VP JD Vance's Nomination Means For Bitcoin
The Trump campaign is making a strategic move to capture the cryptocurrency vote, with Ohio Senator JD Vance emerging as a key figure in this effort.
Hong Kong Pushes For New Stablecoin Legislation
Joint proposal by FSTB and HKMA to regulate stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong with requirements for local presence, custody of reserve assets, and no interest payments.
SEC Commissioner Peirce Opens Door For Ethereum ETF Staking
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has suggested that the inclusion of staking features in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could be
Is Hester Peirce The Next SEC Boss? Potential Gensler Successor Urges Crypto Cooperation With CFTC: 'We Both Serve The American People'
Ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), shared her insights on crypto regulation and the potential impact of a new administration.
SEC Ends Investigation Into Paxos, Marking Win For Crypto Industry
The SEC has concludes its investigation into Paxos without recommending enforcement action, providing relief for the stablecoin sector amid regulatory uncertainty.