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Policy·Regulation

Ripple Settlement with SEC Moves Forward, But Commissioner Sounds Alarm

May 9, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement agreement with Ripple Labs, CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and co-founder Christian A. Larsen, outlining a path forward to resolve the ongoing civil enforcement case against them. As part of their settlement, the SEC and

Policy·Regulation

Senate Rejects GENIUS Act by 1 Vote, Stablecoin Rules Unclear

May 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has narrowly blocked progress on the GENIUS Act —a bill aimed at shaping federal policy on stablecoins—following a 49-48 vote, with Senate Democrats raising concerns over former President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency involvement. The bill, introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty and supported by Senators Tim Scott, Kirsten Gillibrand, Cynthia Lummis, and Angela Alsobrooks,

May 9, 2025

Trump Influenced Into Endorsing XRP in Truth Social Post – Report

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly been influenced by a lobbyist with

May 7, 2025

Kenya Orders Sam Altman’s Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data

The Kenyan High Court has ordered Sam Altman’s global cryptocurrency, World (formerly

Blockchain·Policy·Regulation

SEC Lawyers Resign Following ‘Gross Abuse of Power’ Sanction in Crypto Case

Following a scathing rebuke from a federal judge for what was deemed a “gross abuse of power” in a high-profile crypto case,

April 23, 2024

Policy·Regulation

Binance to Resume Operations in India Following $2 Million Regulatory Settlement

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is making a significant move to re-enter the Indian market after a four-month ban. The exchange

April 18, 2024

Blockchain·Markets·Regulation

New Legislation on Stablecoins: A Game-Changer in the Crypto Landscape

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation is poised for a significant shift as key lawmakers in the

April 17, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Tokens

Bank of Russia Backs Cryptocurrency for International Transactions

The Bank of Russia has thrown its support behind accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments. Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Bank

April 17, 2024

Blockchain·Regulation

Germany’s Largest Federal Bank to Offer Crypto Custody Services

Germany’s Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), the country’s largest federal bank, is set to offer cryptocurrency custody services to institutional clients in the second

April 15, 2024

Regulation·Security

Illicit Cryptocurrency Transactions Around the World Saw a Significant Decline in 2023

In a positive development, the total volume of illicit cryptocurrency transactions around the world saw a significant decline last year, according to

April 15, 2024

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Ethereum·Markets·Policy·Regulation

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Approval Sparks Optimism, But Analyst Forecasts Modest Impact

The recent approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong stirred anticipation within the cryptocurrency community. However, Bloomberg ETF

April 15, 2024

Bitcoin·Ethereum·Markets·Policy·Regulation

Hong Kong Lights Up Financial District with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Ad Amid Regulatory Green Light

In a striking visual endorsement of cryptocurrency, a massive electronic billboard in Hong Kong’s bustling financial district now beams an advertisement for

April 15, 2024

Policy·Regulation

Binance Exec who Fled Nigeria is Traced to Kenya, Extradition Being Pursued

The Nigerian government has successfully traced the whereabouts of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking executive of Binance, to Kenya. Anjarwalla had escaped custody

April 15, 2024