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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to potentially end its independent compliance monitorship years ahead of schedule, according to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources. Binance Nears Deal to Escape Compliance Monitor Imposed by DOJBinance Holdings Ltd., the
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Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding alarms over two multibillion-dollar deals linking former President Donald Trump, U.S. technology policy, and a powerful member of the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family. A New York Times investigation revealed overlapping agreements: one granting the UAE access to a vast supply of advanced AI
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The crypto industry is doubling down on its political influence in Washington. A new player, The Fellowship PAC, has committed more than $100 million to support pro-innovation and pro-crypto candidates in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Introducing The Fellowship PAC: launching with $100M+ committed to back pro-innovation, pro-crypto candidates—
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK and one of Britain’s most polarizing political figures, is set to take the stage at next month’s Digital Asset Summit in London. The move positions Farage to expand his influence in the fast-growing crypto sector—potentially courting corporate donors and signaling a
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The digital asset treasury (DAT) market is moving into a new, cutthroat phase—what some analysts are calling “player versus player” (PvP) competition. Early movers who once enjoyed a scarcity premium on Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings can no longer rely on that advantage alone. Now, execution, governance, and strategy are
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed key decisions on cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), this time targeting proposals that would introduce Ethereum staking features. Major asset managers including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton are among those affected. According to an SEC filing dated September 10,
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India is unlikely to introduce sweeping cryptocurrency regulations in the near future, with policymakers opting for limited oversight instead of comprehensive rules, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters. The document highlights concerns that granting full regulatory legitimacy to digital assets could make them systemic within the financial sector,
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Vietnam has opened the door to regulated cryptocurrency trading, but only under some of the strictest rules in Asia. On September 9, the government kicked off a five-year pilot program designed to test the crypto market while keeping firm control over capital, ownership, and investor access. High Barriers for Local
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Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has lost a legal fight in Singapore over a luxury penthouse, forfeiting a $14 million deposit he paid before the collapse of his crypto empire. The ruling adds another blow to the disgraced entrepreneur, who is already facing fraud charges in the United States and
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has pushed back against fresh rumors that the world’s largest stablecoin issuer is dumping Bitcoin to stockpile gold. The executive called the claims “false” and reaffirmed Tether’s long-term bullish stance on BTC. Rumors Spark Over Bitcoin Holdings The chatter began after independent analyst Clive
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are teaming up to host a new series of Crypto Policy Roundtables, signaling a more coordinated approach to digital asset regulation. The move underscores the agencies’ willingness to explore sweeping changes—from allowing 24/7
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Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson left her post with a sharp warning: prediction markets may be on the verge of becoming the financial system’s next Wild West if regulators don’t step in. Her remarks, delivered Wednesday at the Brookings Institution, came as these markets surge in both crypto