Category: Law of the Chain
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‘Banksters Are Out To Kill Crypto’: Winklevoss Slams JPMorgan
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss accuses JPMorgan of trying to kill crypto and fintech by charging fees for banking data access, sparking debate over financial data rights and innovation.
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Roman Storm could go for mistrial over scam victim’s testimony: Report
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s lawyers may seek a mistrial over a government witness whose testimony they dispute. The witness claimed her scam-linked funds passed through Tornado Cash, but defense challenges this.
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Cynthia Lummis Calls for Powell to Resign – News Bitcoin News
Senator Cynthia Lummis demands Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s resignation over Operation Choke Point 2.0, criticizing the Federal Reserve’s actions under his leadership.
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Polymarket Returns to US Market with $112 Million Exchange Acquisition – Brave New Coin
Polymarket acquires QCEX for $112 million to re-enter the US market with CFTC approval, enabling legal prediction markets for American users after a 2022 regulatory fine.
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Report: Presidential Working Group’s Crypto Report Release Imminent – Crypto News Bitcoin News
The White House is set to release a major crypto policy report, marking the Trump administration’s first comprehensive digital assets blueprint, according to sources.
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Ex-S Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee ‘Faces Crypto Case Probe’
South Korean prosecutors are investigating ex-First Lady Kim Keon-hee’s potential ties to a crypto market maker accused of manipulating altcoin prices and running scam coin operations.
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Tornado Cash Trial Takes a Turn as Roman Storm’s Lawyers Mull Mistrial – Decrypt
Roman Storm’s lawyers may seek a mistrial, citing flaws in the prosecution’s case against Tornado Cash. They argue the government hasn’t proven the protocol’s use in alleged cybercrimes.
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Crypto ATMs seized in the UK amid growing scrutiny of kiosk-based exchanges
UK authorities seized seven crypto ATMs and arrested two suspects for illegal operations and money laundering. The FCA warns against unregistered crypto ATMs, while US lawmakers propose regulations to combat rising scams.
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BitGo joins flurry of crypto firms eyeing IPOs
BitGo files for a potential IPO with the SEC, aiming to enter public markets amid growing crypto sector momentum. The company, specializing in institutional custody solutions, recently gained EU regulatory approval under MiCA and seeks a U.S. bank charter.
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Judge allows testimony on ‘feasible’ Tornado Cash code changes
A judge allowed testimony stating Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm could have modified the platform to deter criminals. Storm faces charges of money laundering and violating sanctions.
