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Binance Open Interest Soars After CPI Data Release as Bitcoin Hits $100K Briefly

The release of the December CPI report triggered notable reactions across financial markets, especially in the cryptocurrency sector. While headline inflation aligned with expectations, core inflation fell below forecasts on…

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Ripple v SEC Case Takes New Turn: Agency Appeals 2023 Decision—What’s Next?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally appealed against a 2023 ruling that found sales of Ripple’s XRP token on crypto exchanges did not break securities laws. According…

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Pro-Crypto Congressman Tom Emmer Appointed Vice Chair of Digital Assets Subcommittee

Congressman Tom Emmer, a well-known advocate for the cryptocurrency industry, has been named Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. Committee Chairman French…

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SEC Never Classified Bitcoin or Ethereum as Securities: Gary Gensler

Outgoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has insisted that the regulatory body never classified Bitcoin and Ethereum as securities. Additionally, he separated the world’s largest cryptocurrency…

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Illicit On-Chain Activity Expands Beyond Cybercrime to National Threats: Chainalysis

As cryptocurrency gains mainstream traction, its use in illicit activities has diversified, extending beyond traditional cybercrime. Chainalysis has warned that these activities even include threats like national security breaches and…

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