Category: Law of the Chain
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House Republicans Spotlight Biden Administration Operation Choke Point
House Republicans are scrutinizing the Biden administration’s Operation Choke Point, highlighting political oversight of financial regulations and their impact on disfavored industries.
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Most Law Enforcement Requests in 2025 Originated from Outside the United States
The majority of law enforcement data requests originated from non-US jurisdictions in 2025, indicating a shift in global regulatory and investigative focus on digital platforms.
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Ripple President Monica Long Reacts to Major Payments Institution License in Singapore
Ripple’s President Monica Long expressed optimism about the company’s future expansion and regulatory clarity following the acquisition of a major payments license in Singapore.
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Europol and Swiss police dismantle a $1.5 billion Bitcoin mixing service
The takedown of a major Bitcoin mixing service by Europol and Swiss authorities represents a significant blow to cryptocurrency money laundering infrastructure, highlighting increased global regulatory scrutiny.
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Coinbase Executives and Marc Andreessen Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Insider Trading
The lawsuit alleges insider trading by Coinbase executives and Marc Andreessen, raising serious legal and ethical questions for crypto exchange governance and venture capital practices.
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Coinbase reports record 12716 government requests for user data in 2025
The record number of requests highlights increasing global regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges, impacting user privacy and operational compliance for major platforms like Coinbase.
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South Korea stablecoin bill faces December 10 deadline for legislative decision
The legislative deadline pressures South Korea to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins, impacting digital asset markets and setting a precedent for global crypto governance.
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Republicans urge action on market structure bill over debanking claims
Republican lawmakers are pushing for a market structure bill to address claims of debanking, highlighting concerns over financial access and potential regulatory impacts on crypto firms.
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China Reasserts Total Crypto Ban as PBoC Targets Stablecoins and Underground Activity
China’s central bank reinforces its comprehensive prohibition on all cryptocurrency activities, focusing enforcement on stablecoins and illicit transactions to maintain financial control.
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JPMorgan and Strike CEO Jack Mallers decline further comment on debanking
The lack of comment from a major bank and a crypto firm’s CEO on debanking highlights ongoing tensions between traditional finance and digital asset companies regarding access to banking services.
