The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled plans to host four more crypto-focused roundtables in Washington, D.C., as part of its broader initiative to reshape digital asset regulation. According to a March 25 statement, these sessions will explore key areas such as crypto trading, custody, tokenization, and DeFi. The first event, Between a […]
Key Takeaways Ben Armstrong was arrested in Florida for sending harassing emails to a judge. This is Armstrong’s second arrest related to separate incidents. Share this article Ben Armstrong, widely known as ‘Bitboy,’ was arrested in Volusia County, Florida, Tuesday night and is currently being held without bail, according to jail records. Armstrong was taken
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The announcement comes just days after the SEC also walked away from its appeal of the verdict from the same lawsuit filed more than four years ago. $75M Win for Ripple as It Drops Cross-Appeal Against SEC In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto firm Ripple Labs, the largest holder
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The US Senate is preparing to hold a final vote on March 27 to nullify the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) broker reporting rule for DeFi operators. If approved, the resolution could be sent to President Donald Trump’s desk as early as March 28 for signing, according to Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett reported on March 25,
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its investigation into Web3 gaming firm Immutable on Tuesday, declining to pursue charges related to its 2021 IMX token sales. This development mirrors a sequence of regulatory about-faces, specifically reflecting enforcement efforts launched under the Biden administration. SEC Retreats From Crypto Enforcement With Immutable Case Closure The
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Key Takeaways Ripple agreed to a settlement with the SEC, paying a $50M fine. The SEC will request lifting of the injunction that required Ripple to register future securities. Share this article Ripple and the SEC reached a settlement today, with Ripple agreeing to pay a reduced fine of $50 million — down from the
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The Senate Banking Committee announced on March 25 that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will eliminate reputational risk as a component of bank supervision. White House “Crypto Czar” David Sacks said the FDIC’s decision was a significant correction, and called it “a big win for crypto. He added: “In practice, this vague and subjective
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Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition examines how the recent clarification about meme coins not constituting securities could affect the Libra case, shielding founders from legal and civil actions that are already underway, putting investors at risk. Latam
Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded answers from SEC chair nominee Paul Atkins over his history of light-touch regulation, ties to the failed crypto exchange FTX, and involvement in efforts to dismantle key investor protections. In a sharply worded 34-page letter, Senator Warren questioned whether Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and longtime industry consultant, could impartially
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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Bitcoin (BTC) is more likely to climb to $110,000 before experiencing a significant correction, pivoting from his previous stance that further downside was likely until BTC hit $70,000. Hayes said in a social media post on March 24 that his views have flipped bullish due to the potential shift in
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