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SEC Winds Down Another Crypto Probe, With Web3 Firm Immutable Now Off the Hook

SEC Winds Down Another Crypto Probe, With Web3 Firm Immutable Now Off the Hook

The US SEC has dropped its investigation into Web3 gaming company Immutable, deciding not to pursue any enforcement action over its IMX token, the company said. The Australia-based firm announced the development Wednesday, marking another win for crypto companies that had faced intense regulatory scrutiny under the agency’s previous leadership. “Today we are happy to […]

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CME Group and Google Cloud Pilot Asset Tokenization Solutions

CME Group and Google Cloud Pilot Asset Tokenization Solutions

CME Group, a US-based derivatives marketplace, and Google Cloud have partnered to pilot solutions for secure wholesale payments and asset tokenization using Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL). CME Group has already completed the initial integration and testing phase of GCUL, according to the companies’ March 25 press release. CME Group Will Introduce Tokenization Technology to

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Trump Media Shares Jump as Company Plans Crypto ETFs With Crypto.com

Trump Media Shares Jump as Company Plans Crypto ETFs With Crypto.com

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of social media platform Truth Social, has announced a non-binding agreement with Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com to launch a new line of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Following the announcement on March 24, 2025, Trump Media shares(DJT) surged 9.4% in after-hours trading, reaching $22.99 per share. The ETFs

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Report Shows Security Concerns as the Major Challenge for Crypto Payment Adoption

Report Shows Security Concerns as the Major Challenge for Crypto Payment Adoption

Key Takeaways: Security risks and lack of legal protection remain major obstacles to crypto payment adoption. Concerns over fraud and hacks vary by region, with some users fearing irreversible losses. Despite risks, many still prefer crypto payments for speed, accessibility, and cross-border convenience. A report by Bitget, released on March 25, reveals that security concerns

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Sen. Warren Presses SEC Nominee Paul Atkins on FTX Links and Regulatory Rollbacks

Sen. Warren Presses SEC Nominee Paul Atkins on FTX Links and Regulatory Rollbacks

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins over his ties to defunct crypto exchange FTX ahead of his confirmation hearing on Thursday. In a sharply worded letter, Warren raised concerns about Atkins’ role as an advisor to FTX. She questioned whether he ignored or missed red flags as the exchange

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Most Spanish Crypto Traders Are HODLing BTC, USDC – Survey

Most Spanish Crypto Traders Are HODLing BTC, USDC – Survey

Most Spanish crypto traders are HODLing their coins, and the majority favor Bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC), a recent survey has found. The survey was conducted by the Spanish crypto exchange and custody platform Criptan, and reported on by Europa Press and Zamora 24 Horas. Spanish HODLing BTC and USD, Survey Finds The study

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SEC Chair Voted Against Suing Elon Musk: Reuters

SEC Chair Voted Against Suing Elon Musk: Reuters

Acting Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Mark Uyeda allegedly was the sole commissioner to vote against suing tech billionaire Elon Musk over his late disclosure of his stock in X (then Twitter), a Monday Reuters report claims. Key Takeaways: Uyeda and four other SEC commissioners held a private vote on

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Malaysia’s Central Bank Plans to Support Asset Tokenization and Explore Digital Asset Technologies: Report

Malaysia’s Central Bank Plans to Support Asset Tokenization and Explore Digital Asset Technologies: Report

Key Takeaways: Malaysia’s central bank plans to explore asset tokenization and digital assets. Collaboration and regulatory discussions will shape its approach. Authorities remain cautious about crypto risks and foreign exchanges. Malaysia’s central bank, the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), outlined in its latest annual report plans to explore asset tokenization and digital asset technologies in 2025.

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West Virginia Court Warns of Bitcoin Scam Using Fake Jury Duty Warrants

West Virginia Court Warns of Bitcoin Scam Using Fake Jury Duty Warrants

A West Virginia district court has issued a warning about a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam in which fraudsters impersonate U.S. District Court officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. The scam involves counterfeit arrest warrants that claim individuals have failed to appear for jury duty and demand immediate payment in Bitcoin or other difficult-to-trace means. Cryptocurrency

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Russian Central Bank Governor Makes Fresh Call for ‘Crypto Ban’

Russian Central Bank Governor Makes Fresh Call for ‘Crypto Ban’

The Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina has renewed her calls for Moscow to issue a nationwide crypto ban, blocking traders from buying and selling coins on Russian soil. Per the Russian media outlet RBC, Nabiullina told journalists at a press conference that she wants to “ban settlements made in cryptocurrencies between residents” outside the

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