Category: Law of the Chain
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Ripple USD Finds First Banking Partner as Swiss Bank Amina Offers RLUSD Access – Finance Bitcoin News
Amina Bank becomes the first global banking partner for Ripple USD (RLUSD), marking a significant step in regulated digital asset adoption and institutional crypto integration.
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Crypto Investors Overwhelmingly Back Trump’s Crypto Policies as Top Altcoins Could Surge – Brave New Coin
A HarrisX poll shows 73% of crypto investors approve of Trump’s pro-crypto policies, boosting market optimism. Bitcoin surged 60% since his election, with altcoins like BTC Bull Token gaining attention.
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JPMorgan Sees Stablecoin Outlook as Less Rosy Than Bulls Think
JPMorgan predicts stablecoin market will reach $500b by 2028, dismissing trillion-dollar forecasts as overly optimistic. The bank cites limited mainstream adoption and primary use in crypto trading as growth barriers.
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US Senator Pushes Crypto Tax Bill With $300 De Minimis Threshold – Bitcoin News
A US senator proposes a crypto tax bill with a $300 de minimis threshold to reduce compliance burdens and encourage everyday digital asset use by exempting small transactions.
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House GOP Declares ‘Crypto Week’ to Advance Landmark Digital Asset Bills – Decrypt
House Republicans announce ‘Crypto Week’ to advance three key digital asset bills, including the CLARITY Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, aiming to provide regulatory clarity and block a U.S. CBDC.
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SEC Issues Guidance on Crypto ETP Compliance Obligations Under Federal Law – Regulation Bitcoin News
The SEC issued guidance for crypto ETP issuers, detailing strict disclosure standards to streamline compliant offerings and enhance institutional access to digital assets under federal securities laws.
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Ripple CEO confirms, ‘Linqto owns 4.7M shares’ – But denies any direct sale
Ripple CEO confirmed Linqto owns 4.7M Ripple shares purchased on secondary markets, denying direct sales. Linqto faces legal issues for selling to non-accredited investors, including those from sanctioned countries.
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North Korean Hacking Groups Employ New Methods to Target Web3 Companies – Security Bitcoin News
North Korean hacking groups are using advanced techniques like Nim malware and social engineering to target Web3 companies, including attacks on Apple systems.
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WhiteRock founder to be extradited over $30M ZKasino case — ZachXBT
UAE authorities arrested WhiteRock Finance founder Ildar Ilham over alleged involvement in ZKasino’s $30M scam. Dutch authorities previously arrested another suspect, with extradition proceedings ongoing. WHITE token dropped 40% post-arrest.
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Lummis Goes Solo: Wyoming Senator Unveils Crypto-Tax Overhaul After Budget-Bill Snub – Brave New Coin
Senator Cynthia Lummis introduces a standalone crypto-tax bill addressing issues like small transaction exemptions, staking rewards taxation, and wash-sale rules, aiming for fairer treatment of digital assets.