Category: Law of the Chain
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Lawyers For Roman Storm Weigh Filing Mistrial Motion
Roman Storm’s defense team considers filing for a mistrial after failing to trace witness funds to Tornado Cash, potentially dismissing or retrying the case.
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Cynthia Lummis and Senate Republicans push new crypto rules to expand CLARITY Act
Senate Republicans propose new crypto rules expanding the CLARITY Act, defining ancillary assets and Regulation DA to exempt certain token sales from SEC registration, seeking public feedback.
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Fact Check: Did Jerome Powell Resign As Fed Chair?
A fake resignation letter attributed to Fed Chair Jerome Powell circulated online, sparking rumors. The letter, shared by US Senator Mike Lee, was quickly debunked due to formatting errors and inconsistencies.
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Senate Crypto Framework: Tokens as Commodities, With a Catch
The U.S. Senate introduced a draft bill to regulate digital assets, classifying most tokens as commodities but applying securities laws if profits depend on managerial efforts.
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Polymarket Finds Path Back To US Following Offshore Move | Bitcoinist.com
Polymarket, a crypto predictions platform, is returning to the US after acquiring QCX, following the closure of regulatory probes. The move reflects shifting attitudes toward crypto under the Trump administration.
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US Banking Lobby Asks Regulators To Halt Charter Applications From Companies Like Ripple, Fidelity and Others – The Daily Hodl
US banking lobby groups urge regulators to delay charter approvals for crypto firms like Ripple and Fidelity, citing policy concerns and lack of public information.
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FBI Ends Investigation Into Kraken Founder Jesse Powell, Returns Dozens of Seized Computers and Devices: Report – The Daily Hodl
The FBI has ended its investigation into Kraken founder Jesse Powell, returning seized devices. Powell claims the returned items prove his innocence regarding allegations involving a nonprofit he founded.
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Coinbase Opens CFTC-Regulated Perp Futures to US Traders
Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering fractional contracts for BTC and ETH with up to 10x leverage, marking a milestone in regulated crypto derivatives.
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Crypto ETFs May Soon Have In-Kind Feature As Five Issuers File Amendments
Five crypto ETF issuers filed amendments with the SEC seeking in-kind creation and redemptions. Analyst James Seyffart predicts approval, which would improve efficiency but only benefit institutional investors.
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US Senate Republicans release draft bill for crypto market structure
US Senate Republicans released a draft bill for crypto market structure, building on the House-passed CLARITY Act, aiming to establish clear regulations for digital assets with bipartisan support.
