US sanctions Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5, causing a 13% crash. Tether remains stable despite links to $41B in transfers. Crypto sanctions tighten.
#Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation
Ethereum dev "Fede's Intern" detained in Turkey over vague "misuse of Ethereum" allegations. Crypto community rallies support as details remain unclear. Developing story.
#Ethereum #CryptoRegulation
Trump picks crypto-friendly Stephen Miran for Fed—could push rate cuts & deregulation. Bitcoin rose 2% post-nomination. Senate vote in Sept.
#Bitcoin #Fed #CryptoRegulation
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
SEC & CFTC push pro-crypto agenda—SEC hosts nationwide roundtables for small firms, CFTC advances new frameworks. Trump's US crypto dominance plan.
#CryptoRegulation
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.
#SEC #CryptoRegulation
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.
#TornadoCash #CryptoRegulation
🚨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.
#CryptoRegulation
🚨 **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
**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
BlackRock meets SEC's Crypto Task Force – 9 execs discuss Bitcoin ETF staking, tokenization (BUIDL fund) & crypto ETP standards.
#BlackRock #SEC #CryptoRegulation
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
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.
#CryptoRegulation
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.
#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.
#CryptoRegulation #CFTC
OKX denies EU scrutiny claims over Bybit hack, calls allegations misleading. Firm secured MiCA license, refutes accusations of wrongdoing.
#CryptoRegulation #OKX
