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Patrick McHenry, Crypto Advocate, Won't Run for Reelection in 2024
Rep. Patrick McHenry, a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency-focused legislation and the chairman of the U.S.Hallie GillHong Kong Regulator Blocks Two Crypto Entities Over Fraud Concerns
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) has cautioned the public about potentialCraig GreenFormer Bitzlato CEO Legkodymov Pleads Guilty to Brooklyn Court Charge
On December 6, Anatoly Legkodymov, the co-founder and former CEO of BitzlatoCornell RachelTerraform's Do Kwon's Final Effort to Avoid Extradition
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has initiated the process of appealing a ruling made by a Montenegrin courtWayne IngramHouse Committee Passes Bill for US Blockchain Leadership
A unanimous decision by a U.S. congressional committee marked the passage of a blockchain-friendlyHallie GillUS GOP Candidate Slams Gensler, Regulatory Agencies
US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sharply criticized the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Jerry McNeill
USDC hits $56.3B market cap, gains losses from bear market
USDC's market cap has seen a substantial increase, rising from $45.6 billion on January 8 to $56.3 billion on February 10.Cornell RachelRevolut launches in Australia, seeks banking license
Crypto-friendly fintech firm Revolut has launched an international payments-focused business account for customers in Australia, and is reportedly working towards obtaining an Australian banking license.Wayne IngramGridPlus to open-source wallet firmware amid Ledger crash in Q3
Amid Ledger's controversial decision to allow "recovery" of private keys from its devices, cold storage rival GridPlus announced it would move to "open source" the firmware of its crypto wallet.Martha GrizzardAustralia's 'Big Four' Banks Begin Piloting Blockchain for Cryptocurrency Payments
Westpac, one of Australia's "big four" banks, is launching its first trial of scam protections aimed at combating cryptocurrency-related fraud.Cornell RachelCoinbase Secures Payment License in Singapore
Coinbase, a United States-based cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding its presence in Singapore following a significant regulatory milestone.Jerry McNeillFTX-SBF Charges Valid: DOJ Defends Despite Legal Gaps
On October 4, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion in court, asserting that the absence of cryptocurrency regulationCraig GreenEU Considers Export Controls for AI and Chips
The European Commission is actively conducting risk assessments and contemplating the implementation of export controls in what it deemsCornell RachelUzbekistan Restricts Bitcoin Mining to Registered Entities
Significant changes are afoot in Uzbekistan's cryptocurrency mining sector as the nation's cryptocurrency market regulator greenlightsWayne IngramDigital Euro: A Shield Against Private Payment Pitfalls
Fabio Panetta, a member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) executive board, expressed satisfaction with the European Commission's legislative proposalsHallie GillCoinbase to Stop Making New Bitcoin-Backed Loans Through Lending Service
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is stopping new loans through its lending service, which allows certain US customers to use cryptocurrencies as collateral for cash loans.James DeanDispersion Capital launches $40M venture fund to 'bring Web3 to the masses'
Early-stage venture capital firm Dispersion Capital recently exited stealth, launching a $40 million fund for startups working on infrastructure for Web3 projects.Christopher SmithMajor Crypto ATM Operator Coin Cloud Files for Bankruptcy
One of the largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, Coin Cloud, which claims to operate more than 5,000 crypto ATMs, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States.Hallie GillCrypto exchange Kraken ends staking program with $30M SEC settlement
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will "immediately" terminate its cryptocurrency staking-as-a-service platform for U.S.James DeanCoinbase falls most since July as SEC cracks down on crypto staking
Shares of Coinbase Global Inc. fell the most in six months after rival Kraken was forced to stop offering investment services that the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange also offers.Barry Stidham
