Crypto-politics
First Digital Trust Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Justin Sun First Digital is seeking an injunction to prevent Sun from publishing “statements akin to insolvency claims.” Sam Reynolds | Edited by Aoyon Ashraf, Nikhilesh De, April 9, 2025, 5:09 PM Key facts:…
US House Hearings Mark Step Forward in Cryptocurrency Market Regulation Bill Democrats on the committee were surprised by the reluctance of witnesses to discuss possible conflicts of interest related to President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency business. Jesse Hamilton | Edited by Nikhilesh…
Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Released, Files for Pardon Griffith pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiring to violate international sanctions after speaking at a crypto conference in Pyongyang in 2019. Author: Cheyenne Ligon | Edited by: Sheldon Rebeck April 9,…
EU continues to move toward retaliatory tariffs against US “The EU considers the tariffs imposed by the US to be inappropriate and destructive, causing economic damage to both sides and to the global economy,” the European Commission said. Jamie Crowley |…
Argentina's Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Failure Lawmakers have decided to conduct a study into a controversial token backed by President Miley after investors suffered significant losses. Francisco Rodriguez | Edited by Parikshit Mishra Apr 9, 2025 8:21 AM Important facts:…
Kalshi Will Win Against Nevada: Cryptocurrency Expert Kalshi's conflict with Nevada is a federalism issue, and the wording of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) clearly supports his position, argues crypto lawyer Aaron Brogan. Sam Reynolds | Edited by Parikshit Mishra Apr…
The US Justice Department is shutting down its crypto unit as Trump administration regulations continue to weaken. “The Justice Department does not regulate digital assets,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a memo Monday evening. Author: Cheyenne Ligon | Edited…
Bank of England's Andrew Bailey nominated to be G20 FSB chief crypto watchdog The G20 has tasked the FSB with coordinating the development of a regulatory framework for crypto-assets. Chamomile Shumba | Edited by Parikshit Mishra , April 8, 2025, 11:52…
Tether May Create US-Only Stablecoin Under New Regulations: FT Paolo Ardoino noted that if new rules are established “that make stablecoins competitive, then Tether may have an interest in developing an internal stablecoin.” Author: Jamie Crowley | Edited by: Oliver Knight…
Hong Kong Regulator Unveils Rules for Crypto Staking on Licensed Exchanges The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has approved virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and allowed virtual asset funds to provide staking services. Sam Reynolds | Edited by Parikshit Mishra…
SEC Staff Revisits Crypto Guidelines in Biden Era Amid Regulatory Overhaul The review is part of efforts to ease regulatory pressure on the digital asset sector and could lead to the creation of new regulatory frameworks. Author: Francisco Rodriguez, Aoyon Ashraf…
Why OFAC Removed Tornado Cash From Its List The Treasury Department likely had no choice but to lift sanctions on the crypto mixer. By Nikhilesh De , April 5, 2025, 1:30 PM Last month, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign…