Category: Law of the Chain
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SEC Backs Crypto Evolution With Market Forces Positioned as Final Value Judge
The SEC’s stance signals a regulatory shift towards allowing market competition to determine cryptocurrency viability, potentially reducing intervention and fostering innovation within the digital asset space.
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Crypto Advocacy Groups Call on Trump to Drop Charges Against Developer Roman Storm
Over 65 crypto advocacy organizations are urging former President Trump to intervene in the case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, highlighting a major industry pushback against perceived regulatory overreach targeting developers.
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Attorney for Changpeng Zhao criticizes media reports about Trump pardon narrative
The attorney’s statement highlights media narratives impacting public perception of crypto figures, underscoring the industry’s ongoing struggle with regulatory and political scrutiny.
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Former Coinbase Lawyer Runs for New York Attorney General Position
The former Coinbase lawyer’s campaign for New York Attorney General centers on influencing state-level cryptocurrency regulation and policy, a key jurisdiction for the industry.
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Market expert says investors will no longer be able to buy XRP directly
The expert’s statement highlights potential regulatory or exchange-driven restrictions impacting XRP accessibility, reflecting ongoing legal pressures and market fragmentation for digital assets.
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Crypto Industry Hosts Private Dinner for Lawmakers in Tax Policy Push
The crypto industry is engaging directly with lawmakers to influence tax policy, highlighting a strategic push for regulatory clarity and favorable treatment in the financial system.
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Brazilian Government Considers Taxing Stablecoin Remittances as Foreign Currency
Brazil’s government is considering taxing stablecoin remittances as foreign currency flows, which could impact cross-border payments and digital asset regulation in the country.
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Former Coinbase Lawyer Runs for New York Attorney General as BlackRock Leads Bitcoin Outflows
The candidacy of a former Coinbase lawyer for New York Attorney General coincides with BlackRock’s reported Bitcoin outflows, highlighting regulatory and institutional pressures on the crypto market.
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U.S. Investigates Chinese Bitmain Mining Rigs for Security Concerns
The U.S. investigation into Bitmain mining hardware highlights escalating national security concerns over foreign-made technology within critical cryptocurrency infrastructure.
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Samourai Wallet co-founder receives four-year prison sentence
The sentencing of a Samourai Wallet co-founder underscores the intensifying regulatory crackdown on privacy-focused cryptocurrency tools and their developers for alleged money laundering facilitation.