Ripple Applauds White House Crypto Czar: Is Regulatory Clarity Finally Here?
“Dream team!” Ripple executives hailed David Sacks’ appointment as White House Cryptocurrency Czar, predicting his leadership will drive innovation and deliver long-awaited regulatory clarity. ‘Crypto Czar’ Appointed: Ripple’s Executives Predict Major Policy Breakthroughs Ripple’s leadership has voiced strong support for David Sacks’ appointment to spearhead the Trump administration’s efforts in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI).
Read More...End of Crypto Crackdowns? Lawmaker Says ‘Regulation by Enforcement Is Over’
A top lawmaker says the U.S. is shifting from “regulation by enforcement” to clear oversight, with new leadership poised to boost cryptocurrency and AI innovation. A New Era for Crypto and AI Regulation U.S.
Read More...Sushi Treasury Tokens Proposed to Sell 100% to Diversify Assets
Sushi DAO plans to diversify Sushi treasury tokens from 100% SUSHI to a mix of 70% stablecoins, 20% blue-chip tokens, and 10% DeFi tokens.
Read More...SEC rejecting Solana ETFs is Gensler’s ‘parting gift’ to crypto industry – Bloomberg analyst
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reportedly reject two spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications, according to Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas. Balchunas said the rejections were Chair Gary Gensler’s “parting gift” to the crypto industry.
Read More...SEC Claims Secondary Trading of BNB and These 10 Tokens Qualifies as Securities Under Howey Test
Tokens named as securities include Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Polygon (MATIC), and Axie Infinity (AXS), among others.
Read More...Ending the Treasury Department’s Regulatory Overreach on Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
The Fifth Circuit’s decision is a victory for privacy, financial freedom, and the rule of law, says Zack Smith, senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation.
Read More...Bloomberg Analyst Predicts Next Move As SEC Rejects Solana ETF Filings
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has shared insights following reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected filings for Solana spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SEC informed at least two of five prospective issuers that their applications under the 19b-4 rule will not be approved.
Read More...Coinbase’s Paul Grewal reveals letters US regulator sent to coerce banks from serving crypto businesses
Documents obtained by Coinbase through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) revealed that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other federal agencies actively discouraged banks from transacting with crypto businesses in what is popularly called “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” within the crypto industry.
Read More...Medical Tech Firm Semler Scientific Adds 303 Bitcoin to Corporate BTC Treasury Holdings
Medical technology and software company Semler Scientific continues to stash up its crypto holdings since copying MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy in May. In a post on social media platform X, Semler Scientific chairman and founder Eric Semler says the California-based firm just bought an additional 303 BTC for its crypto trove.
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