Category: Law of the Chain
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls Bitcoin more resilient than ever
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s endorsement signals a major policy shift toward Bitcoin, reflecting growing institutional acceptance and potential regulatory evolution for cryptocurrency markets.
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Government shutdown delays XRP ETF approval and extends timeline
The government shutdown delays XRP ETF approvals, extending regulatory timelines and creating uncertainty for cryptocurrency market adoption and institutional investment pathways.
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Government shutdown nears record duration amid political impasse
The ongoing government shutdown approaches a historic duration, highlighting political gridlock and its potential economic impacts on federal services and workforce stability.
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Lawmaker proposes restrictions on political figures involved in cryptocurrency activities
This regulatory proposal aims to prevent conflicts of interest and market manipulation by separating political influence from cryptocurrency activities, potentially increasing oversight.
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T3 FCU freezes over $300 million in illicit funds
T3 FCU’s action demonstrates financial institutions’ increasing role in combating illicit finance, enhancing regulatory compliance and security in digital asset transactions.
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Coinbase legal officer disputes Senator Warren’s corruption factory accusations
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer publicly refuted Senator Warren’s corruption allegations, highlighting escalating regulatory tensions between crypto exchanges and US lawmakers over compliance standards.
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MiCA framework risks building stablecoin crisis instead of preventing it
The MiCA framework may inadvertently create systemic risks by concentrating stablecoin issuance under EU jurisdiction without addressing underlying fragility mechanisms in global crypto markets.
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Thodex founder Faruk Fatih Özer dies in prison during lengthy fraud sentence
The death of Thodex founder Faruk Fatih Özer concludes a major crypto fraud case involving $2 billion in losses, highlighting persistent exchange security failures and regulatory gaps.
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US Appeals Court Supports Fed Denial of Custodia Bank Master Account
The ruling reinforces the Federal Reserve’s authority over banking access, setting a precedent that may limit special-purpose banks from obtaining critical payment system privileges.
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MEXC apologizes for wrongfully freezing three million dollars from crypto whale
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about exchange custody security and arbitrary fund freezes, potentially impacting institutional confidence in centralized trading platforms.
