Iranian International Behind Robbinhood Ransomware Scheme Pleads Guilty – U.S. Department of Justice – The Daily Hodl
Iranian national Sina Gholinejad pleads guilty to orchestrating the Robbinhood ransomware attacks on US cities, causing millions in damages and facing up to 30 years in prison.
Michael Saylor Can’t Keep His $61.5 Billion Bitcoin Stash Secret – “The Defiant”
Michael Saylor argues against revealing Bitcoin wallet addresses for security reasons, but Arkham Intelligence exposes 87.5% of MicroStrategy’s $61.5B BTC holdings, sparking debate on transparency vs. security.
SEC says protocol staking on PoS networks is not a securities
The SEC clarified that protocol staking on PoS networks is not a securities offering, classifying staking activities as administrative rather than entrepreneurial.
Suspects in Manhattan Crypto Kidnapping, Torture Case Plead Not Guilty as Investigation Widens
Two men accused of kidnapping and torturing a cryptocurrency investor in Manhattan plead not guilty. The investigation expands as NYPD officers linked to the suspects are placed on modified duty.
Reform UK party will accept crypto donations — Nigel Farage
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced the party now accepts Bitcoin and crypto donations, plans a UK Bitcoin reserve, and opposes CBDCs, aligning with pro-crypto policies.
Securities laws go beyond simple definitions — SEC Commissioner
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce emphasizes that crypto transactions’ nature determines if they’re securities, urging clearer guidance on regulations to prevent industry migration.
Congress Rolls Out New Crypto Market Structure Bill—What Does It Actually Do? – Decrypt
Congress introduced the CLARITY Act to shift crypto regulation from the SEC to the CFTC, classifying most digital assets as commodities and creating a legal pathway for their use in the U.S.
SEC Should Treat DAOs As ‘Dispersed Groups of People,’ Say DeFi Education Fund, Uniswap – Regulation Bitcoin News
The DeFi Education Fund and Uniswap Foundation advocate for the SEC to classify DAOs as dispersed groups of individuals, not coordinated entities, seeking regulatory clarity.
Kazakhstan’s “Cryptocity” Pilot Zone Unveiled by Tokayev
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev announced CryptoCity, a pilot zone for cryptocurrency transactions, including goods, services, and real estate, as part of the country’s financial modernization efforts.
Breaking: US SEC Files To Dismiss Binance Lawsuit
The US SEC has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against Binance, ending a nearly three-year legal battle. Both parties submitted a joint filing, marking a significant development in crypto regulation.
