Gemini Exchange Files Confidentially for Stock Market Debut News ETHNews

Gemini Exchange filed confidentially with the SEC for a potential IPO, keeping financial details private. The listing depends on SEC approval and market conditions, following trends in crypto company IPOs.
Australian Authorities Charge Four For Crypto Money Laundering

Australian authorities charged four individuals in a US$123 million money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrency conversions and seized US$13 million in assets across two states.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins backs DeFi, rejects forced intermediaries during latest roundtable speech

SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports DeFi and self-custody of crypto, rejecting forced intermediaries. He advocates for clear regulations and innovation exemptions to integrate decentralized finance within US securities law.
Winklevoss Twins-Backed Crypto Exchange Gemini Confidentially Files for IPO With SEC – The Daily Hodl

Gemini, a crypto exchange backed by the Winklevoss twins, has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC. The move allows Gemini to keep financial data private while gauging public interest in its stock.
Paraguay warns of ‘irregular activity’ after post claiming BTC is legal tender

Paraguay’s president’s office denied a social media post claiming Bitcoin was made legal tender, urging the public to disregard unofficial information and await official confirmation.
Justin Sun-Linked BiT Global Agrees to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit Over Wrapped Bitcoin – Decrypt

Coinbase and BiT Global have agreed to dismiss a lawsuit over WBTC delisting. BiT Global, linked to Justin Sun, sued after Coinbase removed WBTC, citing listing standards. Coinbase’s cbBTC has since gained market share.
Did Paraguay just make Bitcoin legal tender? Suspected hack of president’s X account sparks confusion

A suspected hack of Paraguay’s president’s X account falsely announced Bitcoin as legal tender, causing confusion due to irregularities and lack of official confirmation.
New York City Won’t Be Issuing BitBonds Any Time Soon

NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposed BitBonds but Comptroller Brad Lander rejected the idea, citing financial risks and lack of infrastructure to handle Bitcoin transactions for city bonds.
Empty seats could hamper CFTC’s ability to regulate crypto

The CFTC’s ability to regulate crypto may be hindered by empty commissioner seats and political deadlock, as the Clarity Act proposes giving it authority over digital commodities.
Central African Republic sets date for tokenized land sale on Solana via controversial CAR memecoin

The Central African Republic plans to tokenize 1,700 hectares of land on Solana using a controversial memecoin, amid accusations of deepfakes and opaque governance.