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Philippine SEC Targets Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in Bold Crackdown

Philippine SEC Slams Unregistered Crypto Platforms in Sweeping Crackdown The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unleashed a fierce offensive against unregistered cryptocurrency platforms, sending a loud and clear message to Filipino investors: deal with unauthorized exchanges at your own peril. With new regulations now in effect, the agency is targeting a slew of […]

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Winklevoss Twins Clash with Trump Over CFTC Nominee Quintenz in Crypto Regulation Battle

Winklevoss Brothers Take on Trump Over CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz in Crypto Regulation Showdown Washington is reeling from a seismic clash as crypto powerhouses Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, founders of Gemini, challenge President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair, Brian Quintenz. Their direct lobbying to derail Quintenz’s appointment over fears […]

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Samourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty, Face 5 Years in Bitcoin Privacy Crackdown

Samourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty, Face 5-Year Sentence in Bitcoin Privacy Battle The founders of Samourai Wallet, William Lonergan Hill and Keonne Rodriguez, have pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the Southern District of New York, staring down a potential five-year prison sentence. This high-profile case, which saw the US Department of […]

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Senator Lummis’ CLARITY Act Aims to Redefine US Crypto Regulation as Commodity Law

Senator Cynthia Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act to Reshape US Crypto Regulation Senator Cynthia Lummis is spearheading a seismic shift in how the United States handles cryptocurrency with the CLARITY Act, a draft bill from the Senate Banking Committee that could finally untangle the regulatory mess surrounding digital assets. By classifying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as […]

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New Zealand Crypto Regulations 2025: Innovation vs. Caution in the Blockchain Era

Crypto Regulations in New Zealand 2025: Balancing Innovation and Caution New Zealand’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation heading into 2025 is a fascinating mix of progressive steps and frustrating restraint. While the country has recognized digital assets as property since 2018, the lack of a dedicated legal framework continues to leave Bitcoin enthusiasts, blockchain innovators, and […]

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EU AI Act 2025: No Delay Despite Tech Pushback, Crypto Sector Faces Regulatory Ripple Effects

EU AI Act 2025: No Delays Despite Tech Giants’ Pushback, Crypto Implications Loom The European Union is charging full steam ahead with its Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for AI, brushing off desperate pleas from tech behemoths like Alphabet, Meta, ASML, and Mistral to hit the brakes. This landmark […]

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Trump Bitcoin Endorsement Rumors Spark Debate as Bitcoin Solaris Presale Hits Millions

Trump Bitcoin Endorsement Rumors Ignite Debate as Bitcoin Solaris Presale Surges Past Millions Speculation over former U.S. President Donald Trump potentially endorsing Bitcoin has set the crypto community ablaze with chatter, but while the market obsesses over political soundbites, a new altcoin, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), is quietly racking up over $5.8 million in its presale. […]

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Reggie Middleton Slams SEC for Fraud in Veritaseum Case: A Crypto Regulation Battle

SEC Under Fire: Reggie Middleton Accuses Agency of Fraud in Veritaseum Case Reggie Middleton, the bold and often polarizing founder of Veritaseum, has launched a legal grenade at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of fabricating evidence and committing fraud on the court in a 2019 securities case that nearly destroyed […]

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Hong Kong’s Strict Stablecoin Rules Launch August 1: Limited Licenses, High Barriers

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Showdown: Rigorous Rules and Limited Licenses Kick Off in August Hong Kong is rolling out a hard-hitting stablecoin licensing regime on August 1, setting a precedent for digital asset regulation in Asia. Spearheaded by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), this framework aims to clamp down on risks while fostering trust in […]

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U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act: Stablecoin Regulation Breakthrough or Trap?

U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act: A Game-Changer for Stablecoins or a Regulatory Trap? The U.S. Senate has dropped a bombshell on the crypto world, passing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act of 2025 with a bipartisan vote of 68-30 on June 17, 2025. This historic move—the first major cryptocurrency legislation […]

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UK FCA Enforcement Update: Bitcoin and Crypto Face Stricter Regulation by 2026

UK FCA Enforcement Guide Update: What It Means for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a pivotal update to its Enforcement Guide on June 3, 2024, aiming to ramp up transparency in its investigative processes. As Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency sector stand on the brink of stricter oversight […]

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House Chair Huizenga Declares Crypto the Future at 2025 U.S. Blockchain Hearing

Crypto Is the Future: House Chair Pushes for U.S. Blockchain Regulation at 2025 Hearing Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), chair of the House Financial Services Oversight Subcommittee, made a striking declaration at a recent congressional hearing, labeling digital assets as “the future” of finance. His words, delivered during a pivotal discussion on regulatory frameworks, underscore a […]

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SEC Bias Scandal Threatens Crypto Clarity Act: U.S. Regulation in Jeopardy

SEC Bias Scandal Rocks Clarity Act Hearings: U.S. Crypto Regulation Hangs in the Balance On June 4, 2025, the U.S. House became a battleground for political drama as hearings for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act unfolded with accusations of foul play. House Democrats have charged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with deliberately withholding […]

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SEC Eases Crypto Crackdown in 2025, But Hester Peirce Warns: No Bailouts

SEC Pulls Back on Crypto Crackdown, But Don’t Expect a Bailout The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is loosening its iron grip on the crypto industry, dropping lawsuits against giants like Coinbase, Uniswap, and OpenSea. Yet, at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—widely known as “Crypto Mom” for her […]

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Nigel Farage’s Bold Plan: UK as Crypto Hub with Bitcoin Reserves Unveiled

Nigel Farage’s Ambitious Gamble: UK as a Crypto Powerhouse with Bitcoin Reserves Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of Reform UK, has thrown down the gauntlet with a audacious plan to transform the United Kingdom into a global cryptocurrency juggernaut. Speaking at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, Farage unveiled the “Crypto Assets and Digital Finance […]

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Pat Toomey’s Crypto Bill Nears Senate Vote: Focus on Stablecoins and U.S. Innovation

Pat Toomey: Major Crypto Regulation Bill Nearing Senate Vote As the race to regulate cryptocurrencies intensifies, former U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, now on Coinbase’s Global Advisory Council, has unveiled a pivotal crypto regulation bill nearing a Senate vote. This legislation focuses on stablecoins, aiming to boost U.S. crypto innovation while also fortifying consumer protections. Crypto […]

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Ripple CEO Calls Out Senator Lummis for Canceled Meeting Amid Crypto Regulation Push

Ripple CEO Slams Sen. Lummis Over Canceled Meeting Amid Crypto Reform Push Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse slammed Senator Cynthia Lummis for canceling a crucial meeting, emphasizing the urgent need for clear crypto regulations. Canceled meeting between Ripple CEO and Senator Lummis Growing institutional interest in crypto with CME Group’s XRP futures Urgency for regulatory clarity […]

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Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Celsius Network Crypto Fraud

Alex Mashinsky Receives 12-Year Sentence for Celsius Network Crypto Fraud Scandal – Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for fraud – Celsius Network collapsed in June 2022 due to a $1 billion shortfall – Case highlights the need for crypto regulation Alex Mashinsky, the mastermind behind Celsius Network, has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for […]

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Ripple Settles SEC Lawsuit for $50M: A Game-Changer for XRP and Crypto Regulation

Ripple Settles SEC Lawsuit for $50 Million: Navigating the Future of Crypto Regulation Ripple Labs has reached a $50 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), resolving a multi-year legal dispute over the classification of Ripple’s XRP token as a security. This settlement not only clarifies the regulatory status of XRP but […]

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