Category: Law of the Chain
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Ripple alerts on expanding XRP fraud with rising impersonation schemes
Ripple warns of escalating XRP fraud through impersonation schemes, highlighting security vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency ecosystems and the need for investor education.
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Japan proposes insider trading rules and tax cuts for cryptocurrency market
Japan’s regulatory overhaul addresses market manipulation concerns while incentivizing investment through tax reforms, signaling balanced crypto policy development in major economies.
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Kraken CEO criticizes UK crypto rules for harming user experience
Kraken’s CEO criticizes UK regulations for degrading user experience, highlighting regulatory friction that may hinder crypto adoption and innovation in traditional finance markets.
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Japan plans cryptocurrency tax cuts and new trading rules for 2026 overhaul
Japan’s 2026 crypto tax cuts and regulatory updates aim to boost market competitiveness and attract investment by aligning with global digital asset standards.
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Prosecutors say DOJ had enough evidence to convict Roman Storm
Federal prosecutors assert they possessed sufficient evidence for conviction, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny of cryptocurrency developers and potential implications for industry regulation.
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Harvard SEC filing shows BlackRock Bitcoin ETF leads public portfolio
Harvard’s SEC filing reveals BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as its largest public holding, signaling institutional validation of cryptocurrency assets within traditional endowment strategies.
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SEC Chairman calls for clear crypto rulebook to replace enforcement chaos
SEC Chairman advocates replacing enforcement actions with clear regulations to provide legal certainty for crypto markets and reduce regulatory unpredictability for industry participants.
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Belarus makes cryptocurrency mining a national priority for economic development
Belarus prioritizes cryptocurrency mining as a national strategy, signaling state-level adoption and potential economic diversification in response to global digital asset trends.
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CZ lawyer denies pardon purchase claims and corrects media reports
Changpeng Zhao’s legal counsel refuted claims of purchasing a pardon, clarifying media misinterpretations about his legal proceedings and maintaining his defense narrative.
