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Arkansas Town Blocks Crypto Mining as Pollution Fears Spur Nationwide Crackdown

Arkansas Town Blocks Crypto Mining as Pollution Fears Spur Nationwide Crackdown

Key Takeaways: Vilonia rejects crypto mining to protect community health. Arkansas tightens crypto mining rules amid statewide backlash. Studies link crypto mining to pollution harming 1.9 million Americans. On April 25, Vilonia’s planning commission rejected a cryptocurrency mining facility proposal. Residents had protested for weeks, arguing the operation would bring unbearable noise, drain local energy […]

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SEC postpones decisions on Polkadot and Hedera ETFs, over 70 filings await clarity

SEC postpones decisions on Polkadot and Hedera ETFs, over 70 filings await clarity

The agency would extend the deadline to June 11 to rule on Grayscale’s bid to convert its Polkadot Trust and Canary’s proposal to list a Hedera (HBAR) ETF. A separate delay was also announced for the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, now pushed to June 10. The delays come as the SEC,

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Arkansas Town Blocks Crypto Mining as Pollution Fears Spur Nationwide Crackdown

KuCoin’s Licensed Thai Debut Sparks Showdown With Bitkub’s $70M Empire

Key Takeaways: KuCoin pivots to Asia after U.S. regulatory crackdown. Rebranding ERX accelerates KuCoin’s strategic entry into Thailand. Thailand’s strict crypto regulations favor licensed exchanges like KuCoin. On April 23, KuCoin announced the launch of its fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange platform in Thailand. The move follows the rebranding of ERX Company Limited to KuCoin Thailand.

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Binance Enforces Sender-ID Checks as 8M South Africa Crypto Market Heats Up

Binance Enforces Sender-ID Checks as $278M South Africa Crypto Market Heats Up

According to a release on April 23, Binance will require South African users to submit sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals. The move responds to local regulatory requirements and seeks to tighten compliance in the country’s fast-growing crypto sector. What Binance Users Must Now Disclose for Deposits and Withdrawals Starting April

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SEC Drops Plan to Refile Securities Fraud Case Against Hex Founder Richard Heart

SEC Drops Plan to Refile Securities Fraud Case Against Hex Founder Richard Heart

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially announced it will not pursue further legal action against Richard Schueler, better known as Richard Heart, the founder of Hex, PulseChain, and PulseX. In a letter dated April 21, SEC attorney Matthew Gulde informed New York District Court Judge Carol Bagley Amon that the regulator would

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Crypto Industry Contributed  Million To Trump’s Inauguration, Ripple Among The Top Donors

Crypto Industry Contributed $18 Million To Trump’s Inauguration, Ripple Among The Top Donors

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A recent report by Fortune highlights President Donald Trump’s inauguration week as the most extravagant in history, fueled by an unprecedented $239 million in donations from corporate backers and executives, including key crypto players like Ripple Labs.  Pilgrim’s Pride Tops Donations At

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Crypto Firms Circle And BitGo Set To Pursue US Bank Licenses, WSJ

Crypto Firms Circle And BitGo Set To Pursue US Bank Licenses, WSJ

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto is reportedly becoming more integrated into the conventional banking system, according to the Wall Street Journal. This shift occurs after the regulatory crackdown that followed the failure of crypto exchange FTX and its aftermath for many crypto-friendly institutions caused many in

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Today in crypto, new filings reveal crypto companies among donors to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Ethereum Foundation is entering a new phase as Vitalik Buterin steps back to focus on research, and Bybit CEO Ben Zhou says two-thirds of the funds stolen by Lazarus in February are still traceable. Consensys, Solana, Uniswap CEO

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Coinbase CLO Addresses Oregon Complaint, Points To ‘Bias And Profiting Law Firms’

Coinbase CLO Addresses Oregon Complaint, Points To ‘Bias And Profiting Law Firms’

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has initiated legal action against Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency trading platforms in the United States.  The lawsuit, filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, alleges that Coinbase has violated Oregon Securities Law by facilitating the sale

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Bitcoin And Crypto Payments Authorized For Municipal Services In Panama City

Bitcoin And Crypto Payments Authorized For Municipal Services In Panama City

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a Thursday announcement, the Panama City Council has officially unveiled that is has approved the acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets for municipal services including tax, fees and permits.  Panama City Council Votes To Embrace Bitcoin And Crypto Mayor

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