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US SEC Unveils Panelists for Next Week’s Crypto Custody Roundtable

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the agenda and panelists for its next crypto roundtable. The roundtable will be held on 25 April and will last for four hours. According to the announcement, the event will have two parts: ‘Custody Through Broker-Dealers and Beyond’ and ‘Investment Adviser and Investment Company Custody.’ Zach […]

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US Federal Agencies Must Disclose Crypto Holdings to Treasury Today – Report

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Federal agencies in the USA need to report their cryptocurrency holdings to the Department of the Treasury by the end of today, according to a report. Journalist Eleanor Terrett posted a tweet (early morning UTC, late evening EDT), indicating that the deadline is today. Terrett cited “a White House official” as the source. All the

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Gemini Eyes Miami Expansion as SEC Case Nears Conclusion

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The Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange, Gemini, is preparing to open a new office in the Miami area as it navigates the final stages of a legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a March 31 update from real estate firm Sterling Bay Properties, Gemini has signed a lease in Miami’s

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US CFTC Withdraws Two Crypto Staff Advisories Due to ‘Market Maturity’

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently withdrawn two pieces of crypto-related staff guidance in yet another shift in the country’s regulatory efforts. Both decisions were effective immediately. Notably, these advisories signaled a significantly increased review of the digital asset sector at the time they came into effect. Therefore, the decision to remove

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US Government Seizes Crypto Funds Allegedly Earmarked for Hamas

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The US Justice Department announced Thursday that it has seized $201,400 in crypto traced to fundraising addresses controlled by Hamas, marking a targeted strike against the group’s financing network. According to a statement, investigators identified the seized funds as Tether (USDT) that flowed through addresses used to launder more than $1.5m in virtual currency since

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Incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins Reports M in Crypto Exposure, 7M Total Assets

Incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins Reports $6M in Crypto Exposure, $327M Total Assets

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Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US SEC, has disclosed up to $6m in crypto-related investments as part of his official ethics filing—offering the clearest picture yet of the incoming chair’s financial ties to the digital asset space. The disclosure was released Tuesday by the Office of Government Ethics ahead of his

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Arizona Advances Crypto Reserve Legislation to Full House Vote

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Arizona is moving closer to establishing state-level crypto assets reserve after two key bills cleared the House Rules Committee on March 24. The proposed legislation, if enacted, would enable the state to create strategic reserves of digital assets—leveraging both seized assets and public investments. The two bills in question are Senate Bill 1373, known as

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Crypto Firms Seek to Register as State, National Bank Charter Under Trump Regime: Reuters

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The pro-crypto Trump administration has become conducive to many crypto firms seeking to register as bank charters to expand businesses. Several fintech and crypto-focused companies are applying for state or national bank charters, Reuters reported on Tuesday. These companies have been hoping to gain licenses that were slow or more unlikely to be approved under

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US Exploring Bitcoin Acquisition Without Taxpayer Costs: Bo Hines

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Bo Hines, executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, said on Tuesday that the US is exploring ways to acquire Bitcoin without using taxpayer money. Speaking at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit 2025 about the administration’s approach, he said the initiative aligns with President Trump’s campaign promises while recognizing Bitcoin’s unique

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Crypto Exchange Gemini Appoints New CFO as it Prepares for Potential IPO

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Crypto exchange Gemini has appointed Dan Chen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), amid speculation that the company is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO). Chen announced his new role on Monday in a post on X, calling crypto the most dynamic sector in finance. “Gemini is at the forefront of this

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