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US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting…

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Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP

Ripple’s chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm’s win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court…

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Congressman Calls for SEC Chair’s Dismissal Over ‘Regulation by Harassment’

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, accusing him of “regulation-by-harassment,” and calling for his dismissal. The congressman has consistently opposed…

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Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams

Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the…

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House Fails to Overturn Biden’s Veto on Crypto Custody Guidance, SEC Offers New Path

The Security and Exchange Commission’s accounting bulletin 121 (SAB 121) requires companies, including banks, to hold crypto assets for clients as a liability on their balance sheets. This makes it inefficient…

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SEC ends three-year investigation into Bitcoin L2 Stacks and its developer with no enforcement action

The SEC's decision not to pursue enforcement against Stacks highlights the ongoing regulatory uncertainty and the need for clearer crypto guidelines. The post SEC ends three-year investigation into Bitcoin L2…

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Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation…

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Ripple v. SEC Lawsuit Resolution Speculations the Reason for XRP’s 20% Weekly Surge

TL;DR Ripple (XRP) increased by 6% on July 12, reaching $0.47, despite a general market downturn. The price surge coincides with optimism about a potential resolution in Ripple’s lawsuit with…

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