Key Takeaways: The SEC will host its third crypto-focused roundtable of 2025, titled “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody,” on April 25 at its Washington D.C. headquarters, with a focus on the complexities of cryptocurrency custody. Panelists include top legal and strategy executives from leading crypto firms like Fireblocks, Fidelity Digital Assets, Etana […]
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Key Takeaways: The SEC’s victory against CLS Global demonstrates that U.S. regulators can successfully prosecute foreign firms for market manipulation, even when the activity occurs on decentralized platforms like Uniswap. The case’s undercover “trap token” operation, orchestrated by the FBI, is part of a new era of sophisticated enforcement tools targeting wash trading and deceptive
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Key Takeaways: The initiative kicks off with a launchpad program aimed at nurturing early-stage Web3 startups and ideas. Special emphasis will be placed on projects in areas such as decentralized infrastructure, AI-integrated blockchain solutions, stablecoins, and fintech tools. MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of the crypto exchange MEXC, announced the launch of a $30 million
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Key Notes Hidden Road has been approved to operate as a broker-dealer. The Ripple Labs $1.25 billion acquisition is set to boost the firm’s growth and reach. New services target both digital and traditional asset clients. Hidden Road, a prime brokerage firm now owned by Ripple Labs, has been approved to operate as a broker-dealer.
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In 2023, the independent film industry made up 21.7% of the global box office, generating over $7.3 billion in revenue. Unfortunately, filmmakers have pointed out that the traditional movie industry relies heavily on a broken, centralized model. For instance, Chris Temple — a film director and the founder of Los Angeles-based production studio Optimist —
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Key Notes Coinbase Premium shows signs of recovery after Bitcoin’s 30% drop in the past 30 days. Korean traders remain cautious, while U.S.investors build momentum. Strategy and Semler Scientific make fresh Bitcoin-related moves, a sign of sustained corporate adoption. Bitcoin may be finding its footing again after lifting off from a sharp decline earlier in
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Key Notes Solana trading volume rose 35%, pushing the price above the $129 pivot zone. Over $120 million in liquidity returned to Solana from other networks. A TD Sequential buy signal and meme coin rally now hint at further upside. Solana SOL $133.1 24h volatility: 5.8% Market cap: $68.69 B Vol. 24h: $5.33 B has
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Key Notes Galaxy Digital’s movements hint at a potential selloff. This could push ETH below the $1,600 mark. ETH-based ETFs also struggle, strengthening bearish sentiment. Galaxy Digital, a crypto investment service provider, has been depositing Ethereum ETH $1 600 24h volatility: 1.6% Market cap: $193.20 B Vol. 24h: $12.96 B into the top cryptocurrency exchanges,
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Key Takeaways: U.S. Secret Service partnered with Canadian law enforcement and financial regulators to combat an Ethereum blockchain-based scam.” The operation targeted an approval phishing scam responsible for defrauding victims of approximately $4.3 million, by identifying compromised wallets and warning affected users. The initiative showcases how international cooperation and blockchain forensics can help disrupt transnational
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Key Takeaways: OKX’s U.S. entry marks a major pivot from regulatory rebuke to redemption, transforming its recent $500M DOJ settlement into a springboard for a rebranded, regulation-aligned identity. OKX is making a symbolic and strategic play—embedding itself in the tech capital of San Jose to emphasize innovation and legitimacy. The upcoming U.S.-specific “super app” positions
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