Regulation

BSV Investors Seek to Revive 2019 Lawsuit Against Binance Over Delisting Impact

BSV Investors Seek to Revive 2019 Lawsuit Against Binance Over Delisting Impact

Investors in Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV) are making a renewed push to revive a 2019 lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance, alleging the platform’s decision to delist the token severely impacted its long-term value. BSV, which currently trades around $42, is a hard fork of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), which itself forked from the original Bitcoin (BTC) […]

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Concerns over Trump’s conflict of interest are slowing the progress of broader crypto policy

Concerns over Trump’s conflict of interest are slowing the progress of broader crypto policy

Discussions around the personal enrichment and potential conflict of interest arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto asset ventures gained steam over the past week. These concerns are slowing not only the progress of the stablecoin legislation but also broader crypto policy. The founder of fintech venture capital fund Launchpad Capital, Ryan Gilbert, told CNBC: “It’s

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Florida teens accused of kidnapping crypto investor and stealing M

Florida teens accused of kidnapping crypto investor and stealing $4M

Key Takeaways Three Florida teenagers are charged with kidnapping and stealing $4 million in crypto. The victim was forced into a vehicle and later walked miles to seek assistance. Share this article Three teenagers are accused of abducting a man at gunpoint outside his Las Vegas apartment, stealing $4 million in crypto and NFTs before

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Oregon Passes Law Officially Recognizing Bitcoin as Collateral

Oregon Passes Law Officially Recognizing Bitcoin as Collateral

Oregon has officially signed Senate Bill 167 (SB 167) into law, making digital assets, including bitcoin, legal collateral in financial transactions. Governor Tina Kotek signed the bill on May 7, updating Oregon’s Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to allow the use of digital assets like bitcoin as collateral in secured lending. It adds Article 12, which

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BlackRock Meets SEC Crypto Task Force to Push Staking and Tokenization Talks

BlackRock Meets SEC Crypto Task Force to Push Staking and Tokenization Talks

BlackRock has met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force to discuss the regulatory treatment of staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and the broader potential of tokenizing traditional securities. The conversation signals growing momentum for integrating blockchain technologies into mainstream finance. According to a memo published by the SEC on

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Ripple CEO Sees Stablecoins Exploding Globally, Calls for Rapid US Regulation

Ripple CEO Sees Stablecoins Exploding Globally, Calls for Rapid US Regulation

Ripple’s CEO pushes for urgent U.S. action as stablecoins skyrocket globally, warning that without clear rules, America risks falling behind in the digital currency race. Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Act Fast as Stablecoins Erupt Worldwide Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse raised alarms on social media platform X Thursday, following the U.S. Senate’s failure to

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BlackRock expands quantum risk disclosure in amended Bitcoin ETF filing

BlackRock expands quantum risk disclosure in amended Bitcoin ETF filing

Key Takeaways BlackRock expanded its risk disclosures regarding quantum computing threats in its amended Bitcoin ETF filing. The amended filing includes precautions about quantum computing’s potential impact on Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Share this article BlackRock has updated its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) prospectus with expanded language on the potential risks posed by quantum computing, adding

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Banks Just Got the Green Light: OCC Clears Crypto Trading Role

Banks Just Got the Green Light: OCC Clears Crypto Trading Role

U.S. banks get green light to expand crypto services with fresh OCC guidance fueling regulatory clarity and innovation in digital assets. New OCC Guidance Expands Crypto Role for Banks The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on May 7 the release of Interpretive Letter 1184, offering fresh guidance that reaffirms national banks’

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Goldman Sachs doubles down on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, boosting holdings to .4B in Q1 2025

Goldman Sachs doubles down on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, boosting holdings to $1.4B in Q1 2025

Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust to 30.8 million shares worth over $1.4 billion. IBIT leads Bitcoin ETFs with approximately $62.8 billion in assets under management. Share this article Goldman Sachs has grown its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 28%, disclosing a holding of 30.8 million

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Gemini Bags Malta MiFID License, Eyes EU-Wide Crypto Perps Rollout

Gemini Bags Malta MiFID License, Eyes EU-Wide Crypto Perps Rollout

Key Takeaways: Gemini’s MiFID II license from the Malta Financial Services Authority allows the exchange to offer crypto derivatives across all EU and EEA countries./span> Malta’s crypto-friendly stance was key to Gemini’s choice of base, and the license shows months of engagement with local regulators to meet compliance standards. The exchange is actively pursuing a

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