SEC says liquid staking tokens (LSTs) aren’t securities—no registration needed unless tied to investment contracts. Big win for crypto staking.
#SEC #CryptoRegulation #DeFi
BlackRock meets SEC's Crypto Task Force – 9 execs discuss Bitcoin ETF staking, tokenization (BUIDL fund) & crypto ETP standards.
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Binance tightens KYC rules in India—mandatory PAN verification now required for all users. Exchange aims to comply with AML laws after past $2.2M fine.
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IRS agent testifies Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm moved $8M via Binance, sent $2.6M to co-founders. Chat logs reveal offshore real estate plans. Defense argues protocol was immutable.
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Trump picks crypto-friendly Stephen Miran for Fed—could push rate cuts & deregulation. Bitcoin rose 2% post-nomination. Senate vote in Sept.
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SEC's crypto task force tours US for small biz input—Hester Peirce seeks Web3 teams under 10 employees. New AI task force formed too.
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Ethereum dev "Fede's Intern" detained in Turkey over vague "misuse of Ethereum" allegations. Crypto community rallies support as details remain unclear. Developing story.
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US sanctions Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5, causing a 13% crash. Tether remains stable despite links to $41B in transfers. Crypto sanctions tighten.
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SEC's Crypto Task Force sets tokenization roundtable for May – panels feature BlackRock, Fidelity & Robinhood. Focus on Capital Markets 2.0 & RWA future as sector proves recession-resistant.
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🚨 **BREAKING: US Senate passes cloture vote on GENIUS Act** (66-32), advancing stablecoin bill to full debate. Bipartisan win but critics slam it as "DeFi crackdown."
#Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation
US regulators are easing crypto restrictions: the FDIC removed a 2022 rule requiring banks to report crypto activities, while the CFTC aligned crypto derivatives with traditional standards.
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🚨BREAKING: CLARITY Act markup starts tomorrow—could define SEC/CFTC crypto roles. Bipartisan bill protects DeFi & self-custody but faces regulatory pushback. 8 major crypto groups back it.
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OKX denies EU scrutiny claims over Bybit hack, calls allegations misleading. Firm secured MiCA license, refutes accusations of wrongdoing.
#CryptoRegulation #OKX
US banks get green light for crypto services: OCC confirms custody & trading allowed, including third-party outsourcing. Must follow risk management & fiduciary rules.
#Banking #CryptoRegulation
**Nebraska passes Bitcoin mining restrictions—unanimously.** New rules let state interrupt mining ops, require firms to pay for grid upgrades & report energy use.
#Bitcoin #Mining #CryptoRegulation
SEC & CFTC push pro-crypto agenda—SEC hosts nationwide roundtables for small firms, CFTC advances new frameworks. Trump's US crypto dominance plan.
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