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Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit

Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit

Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator’s move to abandon legal action against Ripple. According to the March 19 announcement, the contracts will be physically settled, […]

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Trump’s crypto Czar slams media for misrepresenting divestment as dump

Trump’s crypto Czar slams media for misrepresenting divestment as dump

White House AI and crypto advisor David Sacks criticized claims that he “dumped” his crypto holdings and clarified that, after being appointed by President Donald Trump, he was required to divest due to government ethics rules. In a March 19 social media post, Sacks addressed recent reports suggesting he had sold off his Bitcoin (BTC),

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Tom Emmer says 1M Bitcoin reserve will be enacted under current Congress

Tom Emmer says 1M Bitcoin reserve will be enacted under current Congress

Congressman and Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee Tom Emmer believes the strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve plan to acquire 1 million BTC will be enacted before the end of this Congress. While participating in the Digital Asset Summit, he acknowledged the multiple bills to implement state-level Bitcoin reserves. According to data from the Bitcoin

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XRP surges 10% as Ripple claims decisive win over SEC regulations

XRP surges 10% as Ripple claims decisive win over SEC regulations

Ripple has secured a decisive victory in its long-running legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed that the regulator had dropped its appeal against the blockchain company, marking a significant win for Ripple and the broader crypto industry. According to him: “This is it

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US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Drop Crypto Before It Hurts America

US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Drop Crypto Before It Hurts America

Several U.S. lawmakers have warned that President Trump’s crypto dealings and Elon Musk’s unchecked power endanger financial stability, weaken oversight, and erode public trust in government accountability. US Lawmakers Sound the Alarm Over Trump’s Crypto Ties and Musk’s Expanding Power Four U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren, along with Representative Jamie Raskin, sent a letter to

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Microsoft uncovers new trojan targeting crypto wallet extensions on chrome

Microsoft uncovers new trojan targeting crypto wallet extensions on chrome

Microsoft researchers have identified a new remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT, designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet data, credentials, and system information while maintaining persistent access to compromised devices, the company disclosed on March 17. The malware, first detected in November 2024, employs stealth techniques and anti-forensic measures to evade detection. While Microsoft has not

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Crypto industry is ‘cooked’ when it comes to dealing with hacks, money laundering – ZachXBT

Crypto industry is ‘cooked’ when it comes to dealing with hacks, money laundering – ZachXBT

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has raised concerns about the crypto industry’s ability to address security breaches and illicit fund movements following his involvement in freezing funds from the recent Bybit hack.  He argued that persistent vulnerabilities and inadequate responses from key players enable malicious actors to exploit weaknesses at scale. Systemic failures ZachXBT said that many

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Coinbase survey finds institutional investors remain bullish on crypto, 83% plan to expand exposure

Coinbase survey finds institutional investors remain bullish on crypto, 83% plan to expand exposure

Institutional investors are increasingly bullish on cryptocurrency, with 83% planning to expand their allocations this year, according to a new survey conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon. The research, which polled 352 institutional decision-makers in January, found growing confidence in digital assets as regulatory clarity improves and broader use cases emerge. A majority (59%) of respondents

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Samourai Wallet Developers Appear Together In Court At Fourth Pre-Trial Hearing

Samourai Wallet Developers Appear Together In Court At Fourth Pre-Trial Hearing

Today, the fourth pre-trial hearing for the United States’ case against the Samourai Wallet developers took place in the Southern District of New York. This is the second time that the two developers, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, have appeared together in public since the previous status conference, which occurred on September 17, 2024.

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Stablecoin bill could reach Trump’s desk within two months, says Bo Hines

Stablecoin bill could reach Trump’s desk within two months, says Bo Hines

The regulation of stablecoins in the US can reach President Donald Trump’s desk in two months, according to the Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets Markets, Bo Hines. During a speech at Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit, Hines said the market does not fully grasp how legislation on stablecoins can benefit the

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