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Turkey blocks access to PancakeSwap, 45 crypto websites in regulatory crackdown

Turkey blocks access to PancakeSwap, 45 crypto websites in regulatory crackdown

Turkish financial regulators have blocked access to decentralized exchange PancakeSwap and 45 other crypto-related websites as part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized digital asset services. In a July 3 bulletin, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) announced legal action against the websites, citing provisions of Turkey’s Capital Markets Law. The regulator said the targeted platforms […]

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Trump family’s American Bitcoin mining company readies to go public with updated SEC S-4 filing

Trump family’s American Bitcoin mining company readies to go public with updated SEC S-4 filing

The Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp. and Gryphon Digital Mining have filed an amended S-4 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, moving forward on the public listing for the combined entity. The filing advances a previously announced stock-for-stock merger that will result in the formation of a new publicly traded company, American

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Celsius gets go-ahead in legal battle to recover B in Bitcoin from Tether

Celsius gets go-ahead in legal battle to recover $4B in Bitcoin from Tether

A US Bankruptcy Court has ruled that Celsius Network may proceed with several claims in its lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether, according to a June 30 order from Judge Martin Glenn. According to the filing, the court allowed Celsius to pursue allegations that Tether violated US bankruptcy laws by receiving preferential transfers and unjustly liquidating

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Supreme Court Declines Crypto Privacy Case, Upholds IRS Access Without Warrant

Supreme Court Declines Crypto Privacy Case, Upholds IRS Access Without Warrant

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a major crypto privacy case leaves intact rulings that uphold the IRS’ power to obtain bitcoin user data without consent. IRS Retains Authority to Access Bitcoin Transaction Data Without User Consent A constitutional challenge over the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) ability to obtain cryptocurrency transaction records without a warrant

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Connecticut bans Bitcoin use for state investment

Connecticut bans Bitcoin use for state investment

Connecticut has taken a firm stance against government involvement in digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed a new bill into law that bans state agencies from investing in crypto, including Bitcoin. The legislation, known as House Bill 7082, also prevents state entities from accepting these assets as payment for any

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Supreme Court confirms IRS right to access customer data from crypto exchanges without warrant

Supreme Court confirms IRS right to access customer data from crypto exchanges without warrant

The United States Supreme Court has allowed a lower court ruling to stand, granting the Internal Revenue Service broad authority to access customer data from cryptocurrency exchanges. On Monday, the court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in Harper v. Faulkender, docket number 24-922, ending a legal challenge that questioned the constitutionality of

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US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance

US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance

In the latest development for the ongoing LIBRA coin legal saga, Argentinian newspaper La Nacion reports that Hayden Mark Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, submitted a voluntary statement last Monday to a federal court in New York. The case centers on a class action lawsuit brought by U.S. investors who suffered losses following the rapid

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XRP Legal Saga Concludes as Ripple Withdraws Appeal, SEC Expected to Follow

XRP Legal Saga Concludes as Ripple Withdraws Appeal, SEC Expected to Follow

The XRP case is concluding as Ripple drops its appeal and the SEC is expected to follow, locking in a landmark ruling that secures XRP’s legal clarity. Final Moves in XRP Case: Ripple Withdraws Appeal, SEC Set to Join A pivotal chapter in the XRP saga is closing as the long-running case officially comes to

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Ripple, SEC agree to mutually abandon appeals, ending 5-year legal battle

Ripple, SEC agree to mutually abandon appeals, ending 5-year legal battle

Ripple will drop its cross-appeal in its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling an end to one of the crypto industry’s most consequential court cases. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the move on social media on June 27 and also revealed that the SEC is expected to drop its appeal

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Why Did Judge Deny Ripple and SEC Motion in XRP Case? Lawyer Offers 2 Reasons

Why Did Judge Deny Ripple and SEC Motion in XRP Case? Lawyer Offers 2 Reasons

A court rejection in the Ripple-SEC case over XRP has ignited bold theories from a legal expert, fueling speculation and fresh urgency across the crypto landscape. Legal Expert Weighs in on Why Judge Rejected Ripple and SEC’s Motion in XRP Case Speculation is mounting over why District Judge Analisa Torres denied a joint effort by

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