CFTC Leadership Shake-Up: Commissioner Kristin Johnson to Step Down
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson announces her departure, marking the fourth recent exit. The agency faces leadership changes as other commissioners also prepare to leave their roles.
Safemoon CEO Found Guilty in Major Crypto Fraud, Could Serve 45 Years – Legal Bitcoin News
Safemoon CEO Braden John Karony convicted of fraud, faces 45 years for stealing investor funds, lying about locked liquidity, and money laundering in major crypto scheme.
Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Bill, Paving Way for Licensing Regime by Year-End
Hong Kong passed the Stablecoin Bill, enabling a licensing regime for fiat-backed stablecoins by year-end. The move positions Hong Kong as a regional hub for regulated digital assets, attracting global issuers.
Hong Kong Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill, Reshaping Digital Finance – Regulation Bitcoin News
Hong Kong passed a landmark stablecoin bill requiring licenses and full compliance, positioning the city as a leader in digital finance and crypto regulation.
US lawmaker reintroduces bill amid pushback on Trump’s crypto ties
US lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act amid political tensions over Trump’s crypto ties, aiming to clarify regulations for non-custodial crypto services.
DOJ Targets Crypto-Theft Network With Seizure of Data-Stealing Domains – Featured Bitcoin News
U.S. DOJ seized five domains controlling malware used to steal crypto wallet credentials, disrupting a major theft network that targeted millions of users.
Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Draws Crowded Cast of Democratic Protesters from Congress
Democratic lawmakers protest Trump’s memecoin dinner, accusing him of corruption and introducing bills to block presidential crypto profiteering, while planning rallies.
BPI releases policy manifesto urging US to lead in Bitcoin infrastructure
The Bitcoin Policy Institute released a policy framework urging the US to lead in Bitcoin infrastructure, proposing strategic reserves, legal clarity for developers, and energy incentives for mining.
Australian regulator asks High Court to allow appeal in Block Earner case
ASIC seeks High Court appeal to clarify if Block Earner’s crypto yield product is a financial product, following conflicting lower court rulings on licensing requirements.
Lawmakers, Activists Rally to Protest Trump’s Meme Coin Event – Is Crypto Becoming a Political Flashpoint?
Democratic lawmakers and activists protest Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin event, calling it unethical political access commodification. Concerns include foreign influence and crypto-fueled favoritism.
