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Community·Policy·Regulation·Security

Kenya Orders Sam Altman’s Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data

May 7, 2025

The Kenyan High Court has ordered Sam Altman’s global cryptocurrency, World (formerly Worldcoin), to halt the processing, collection, and handling of biometric data until a Data Protection Impact Assessment is conducted. The May 5 ruling mandates that World permanently delete biometric data collected in

Bitcoin·Policy·Regulation

UK Treasury Dismisses Bitcoin Reserve Idea, Eyes Blockchain Debt

May 7, 2025

The United Kingdom has ruled out the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve, marking a clear departure from potential U.S. efforts to hold digital assets at a national level. During her address at the Financial Times Digital Asset Summit in London, Emma Reynolds MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, stated that accumulating Bitcoin is not

May 5, 2025

Arizona Governor Blocks Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Critics Warn of Loss

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has faced criticism from community members and U.S.

May 2, 2025

SEC Drops Crypto Case Against YouTuber Ian Balina

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to dismiss its

Blockchain·Community·Ethereum·Markets·Policy·Regulation

A Year After Lubin Praised Gensler, His Company Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure of Authority’

Last year, Joseph Lubin, the co-founder of Ethereum, stood in the spotlight as he extolled SEC Chair Gary Gensler as a “shining

April 26, 2024

Policy·Regulation

Feds Bust Crypto Mixing Service: Samourai Founders Accused of Laundering Millions

The founders of Samourai Wallet, a popular privacy-centric Bitcoin wallet, are embroiled in legal trouble as federal prosecutors charge them with serious

April 25, 2024

Community·Markets·Policy·Regulation

Indonesia and Australia Forge Crypto Taxation Agreement to Boost Revenue and Promote Economic Growth

In a significant move to enhance the detection of assets that may have tax liabilities in either country, Indonesia and Australia’s tax

April 25, 2024

Markets·Policy·Regulation

DOJ Pushes for Three-Year Prison Sentence for Binance’s CZ Following Guilty Plea

The U.S. Department of Justice has recommended a three-year prison sentence for Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance.

April 24, 2024

Ethereum·Markets·Regulation

Is Cryptocurrency Losing Its Way? Crypto Genius’ Stark Reminder of Its True Purpose

In a recent social media posat, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized a fundamental principle of cryptocurrency that extends beyond trading: the preservation

April 24, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

Can Cryptocurrencies Ever Be Truly Private?

Cryptocurrencies have ushered in a new era of financial transactions, offering decentralization and borderless capabilities. Yet, the quest for complete privacy in

April 23, 2024

Markets·Policy·Regulation

Venezuela Expedites Cryptocurrency Transition Amid Reinstated Oil Sanctions

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and enduring financial constraints, Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA, is eyeing a strategic shift toward using cryptocurrency as

April 23, 2024