Category: Law of the Chain
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Bitcoin Depot contests an $18.5 million award and subsidiary faces two lawsuits
Bitcoin Depot is contesting an $18.5 million arbitration award while its subsidiary faces two separate lawsuits, indicating significant legal and financial pressures on the company.
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South Korea Risks Stablecoin Rules Delay As Regulators Clash
The delay in South Korea’s stablecoin regulations stems from inter-agency disagreements, creating uncertainty for market participants and potentially hindering the development of a clear digital asset framework.
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Texas Buys $5M in Bitcoin ETF Shares and Plans $5M in Self-Custodied BTC
Texas is diversifying its cryptocurrency strategy by investing in both regulated ETFs and self-custodied Bitcoin, reflecting a dual approach to institutional adoption and direct asset control.
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SEC to Examine Equity Tokenization and AI Disclosure at December 4 Meeting
The SEC’s examination of equity tokenization and AI disclosure reflects regulatory adaptation to emerging financial technologies, addressing market integrity and investor protection in evolving digital and automated systems.
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Franklin Templeton Submits Final SEC Filing for Solana ETF After XRP ETF Success
Franklin Templeton’s filing follows a successful XRP ETF, indicating institutional interest in expanding crypto offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include alternative assets like Solana.
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Trump Considers Kevin Hassett For Federal Reserve Chair Role
The potential nomination of Kevin Hassett, who has cryptocurrency industry connections, could influence future Federal Reserve policy and its approach to digital asset regulation.
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Texas Government Buys $5 Million of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
The Texas government’s investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF signals growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset class within public sector portfolios.
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Stand With Crypto Opens 2026 Candidate Review Using a Nationwide Survey
The nonprofit launches a survey to evaluate political candidates on crypto policy, aiming to influence the 2026 election cycle and shape future regulatory frameworks for the industry.
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Polymarket reaches settlement with CFTC to operate prediction markets in the US
The CFTC settlement allows Polymarket to operate legally in the US, marking a significant step for prediction markets and setting a regulatory precedent for the crypto industry.
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Polymarket receives US regulatory approval for its prediction market operations
The approval allows Polymarket to operate legally in the US, marking a significant step for prediction markets and their integration into the regulated financial landscape.