Trump’s team vets for first White House crypto role

President Donald Trump and his team inched closer to assembling a crypto council as promised to the digital industry and a new office at the White House. Trump’s transition team is evaluating candidates to lead a first-of-its-kind crypto office in… дальше »

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Donald Trump’s transition team considering first-ever White House crypto office

Trump’s team is considering creating a White House role dedicated to crypto policy. The proposed “crypto czar” would provide direct access to the President for the industry. Donald Trump’s past promises include ending the SEC crypto crackdown and a Bitcoin reserve. дальше »

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Bitcoin Closing In On $100K: The Case For A Future Valuation Of $1 Million

Since November 5, the day President-elect Donald Trump secured another term in office, Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable uptrend, reaching a new all-time high of $93,300.   Since then, BTC has been trading within a narrow range between $89,000 and $92,000, positioning for a potential move toward the $100,000 milestone. дальше »

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FDIC chair to resign as Trump-win thaws crypto scrutiny

Government cogs in a sweeping anti-crypto operation rapidly dismantled weeks before Republican President Donald Trump took office. дальше »

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Softwar author Jason Lowery looks to White House role advising on Bitcoin national security

Jason Lowery, a major in the U. S. Space Force, has submitted an application to serve as a military advisor on the National Security Council (NSC) and the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP). дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETF options set to debut this week following OCC approval, analysts predict

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) stated in a Nov. 18 memo that it is “preparing for the clearance, settlement, and risk management” of options trading on BlackRock’s spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). дальше »

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Gary Gensler Preparing to Exit SEC Chairman Role?

Gary Gensler’s recent speech at the Annual Institute on Securities Regulation event indicates that he may expect to be out of office soon. This follows a pattern of SEC Chairs resigning following a change in administration. дальше »

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Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF

President-elect Donald Trump said former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton would be his U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, heading up the state's Department of Justice branch. дальше »

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XRP Jumps 17%, Outperforms Rest of the Market as Rally Cools; Trader Thinks $120K Bitcoin Target Still in Play

“We believe that the underlying strength in BTC represents a systematic shift in the market in anticipation of Trump’s return to office,” QCP Capital traders said in a Friday broadcast. дальше »

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Ex-SEC Lawyers Agree: Crypto Enforcement Shackles May Take Time to Resolve

After years of legal wrangling with the U.S. securities regulator, President-elect Donald Trump's win was taken by the crypto industry as a definitive sign that their courtroom shackles and enforcement actions would be thrown off when he takes the oath of office again. дальше »

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Did crypto hand Donald Trump the White House?

How deep did crypto’s influence go in this election? Did Bitcoin and blockchain backers help push Trump back into the Oval Office? A crypto-powered return to the White House The recent election handed Donald Trump a strong victory with 312… дальше »

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Pennsylvania House Moves To Add Bitcoin To State Balance Sheet As Reserve Asset

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again in January, his proposal to create a national Bitcoin reserve is gaining momentum across the United States.  Several states are now reportedly considering plans to establish their own cryptocurrency reserves, reflecting a broader movement to recognize Bitcoin as a legitimate store of value. Pennsylvania’s Bitcoin Strategic […] дальше »

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Unstoppable Bitcoin: BTC Price Barrels Past $81,000 For New ATH — $82k Now Within Reach

Bitcoin is proving its mettle, and showing no signs of stopping. The crypto skyrocketed to a fresh record high on Monday, as investors bet that Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office will be good for the crypto industry. дальше »

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Cardano’s ADA Rockets 35% as Hoskinson Says He’s Helping U.S. Crypto Policy

ADA extended 7-day gains to 77% as Charles Hoskinson said development company Input Output will set up a policy office in the U.S. дальше »

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Bitcoin Whales Move $132M Off Binance as “Bitcoin President” Trump Takes Office

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Crypto War Resolution: Here’s Who Trump Might Rely On To Bring Peace

As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, the crypto industry is closely watching his administration’s potential picks for key financial regulatory positions. With promises to end the “war on crypto” initiated under the Biden administration, Trump is expected to overhaul leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other financial agencies. Will Dan […] дальше »

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SEC’s Hester Peirce and Uyeda back crypto reform, hint at policy shift under Trump

With President-elect Donald Trump preparing to take office in January 2025, many in the crypto sector anticipate a shift in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation. дальше »

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$13 Million Bitcoin? Sounds ‘Bearish’: Expert Hints At Even Greater Heights Ahead

The recent presidential election has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin prices reacting positively to Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris.   As Trump prepares to take office for a second term, his ongoing commitment to making the United States the “crypto capital of the world” has ignited bullish sentiment among investors, positioning Bitcoin at the center of his economic proposals. дальше »

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Detroiters Will Be Able to Pay Their Taxes in Crypto Next Year Using PayPal

Detroiters will soon be able to pay their taxes and other city fees with crypto through PayPal, according to a Thursday announcement from Detroit’s Office of the Treasury. дальше »

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The intersection of Trump’s promises and Bitcoin’s $250,000 forecast

As analysts predict Bitcoin could reach $250K, how might Trump’s promises influence this potential? What should you be watching for in the coming months? Trump triumphs Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office, officially winning the 2024 U.S. presidential… дальше »

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Trump's Triumph Is Also Crypto's: Gensler, Regulatory Clouds Likely to Vanish

Buoyed by donations and votes from a digital asset industry he aggressively courted, Trump won a second term to the White House in his third bid for the U.S.'s highest office. дальше »

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Here are the key Senate races for crypto in the US election

The crypto industry is watching Senate races in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts — all seen as key to getting pro-crypto lawmakers into office. дальше »

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Solana Could Rocket 100% In Post Election Bull Run As Whales Buy JetBolt

Today’s U.S. election has cryptocurrency markets and Solana holders on edge, with regulatory changes expected to create new opportunities for established and emerging coins to skyrocket. Solana is poised for potential gains in a post-election bull run, especially if a pro-crypto administration takes office.  дальше »

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Crypto-Backed Cloud-Storage Platform Storj Promotes Colby Winegar to CEO

Winegar previously served as the company's chief revenue office for a number of years. дальше »

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As Hong Kong Firms Downsize, Animoca Built a Workspace the Size of 10 Tennis Courts

As law firms and traditional finance companies cut back on office space, Yat Siu's Animoca is taking advantage of the renter’s market to expand its headquarters, reinforcing its commitment to Hong Kong as a global Web3 and digital culture hub. дальше »

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Tether In The Hot Seat: US Federal Inquiry Into Potential Sanctions And AML Violations

Cryptocurrency company Tether is currently under federal investigation for possible sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to the Wall Street Journal.  The criminal inquiry, led by prosecutors from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, is examining whether Tether’s stablecoin USDT has been utilized by third parties to fund illicit activities, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO made a bullish remark on crypto industry: does it help Vantard?

Brad Garlinghouse – the chief executive of Ripple Labs expects the post-election environment to be a lot more favourable for the crypto space.   And his optimistic view is not based on who wins the Office in November either. дальше »

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Ripple files cross appeal in ongoing legal battle with SEC

Ripple files cross appeal, also known as Form C, that lists the issues the company plans to raise in the upcoming cross appeal against the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple’s Chief Legal Office, Stuart Alderoty, announced on X that… дальше »

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Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes

A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office. дальше »

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Ripple co-founder donates $1 million in XRP to Harris campaign

According to the latest Polymarket election odds, Kamala Harris has a 45.9% chance of securing the Oval Office in the Nov. 5 presidential election. дальше »

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Fidelity reports data breach of 77k customers to Maine Attorney General

American Financial Services firm Fidelity Investments filed a data breach report involving access to 77,000 customers’ personal information. On Oct. 9, Fidelity Investments filed a data breach notification to the Maine Attorney General’s office. дальше »

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UN report: Telegram is a hub for crypto fraud and money laundering

Powerful crime syndicates in Southeast Asia are using the messaging app Telegram to conduct large-scale illicit activities, according to a new report by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC). дальше »

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UN report highlights cybercrime surge in Southeast Asia, Telegram's role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime continues its series on organized crime in Southeast Asia and focuses on Telegram this time.  дальше »

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UN: Telegram is a hotspot for crypto fraud and laundering

A recent United Nations report showed that criminal networks in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate illicit activities, ranging from trading hacked data to laundering money through unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges.  The UN Office for Drugs… дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Roman Storm defense fund

The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Tornado Cash mixer in 2022 — accusing it of facilitating money laundering. дальше »

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Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba champions blockchain and NFT in policy document

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to use blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to revalue local assets like food and tourism on a global scale. Policy documents from Shigeru Ishiba’s office indicate that Japan‘s PM is pro-blockchain and… дальше »

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Indonesia launches first NFT postage stamp

The Indonesian National Post Office has launched the country’s first Non Fungible Token postage stamp depicting the bird of paradise, Cenderawasih. On Sept. 27, Indonesia‘s National Post Office, Pos Indonesia, launched the country’s first NFT postage stamp to commemorate the… дальше »

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Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Another Bitcoin Core Developer

Arthur Hayes's family office Maelstrom awarded Bitcoin developer Jon Atack a 1-year grant to work full-time on Bitcoin Core and BIPs. The no-strings funding aims to strengthen Bitcoin's open source ecosystem. дальше »

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Mark Cuban Calls for SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's Resignation

Gary Gensler may soon be counting down his last days in office дальше »

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What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will learn her fate in a few hours. She may spend the next several months or years behind bars, but her attorneys, the Department of Justice and the Probation Office all seem to think she should remain a free woman after the amount of cooperation she provided. дальше »

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German authorities shutdown 47 crypto exchanges facilitating crime, seize servers, data

German authorities have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges for their role in facilitating criminal activities, according to a joint statement from the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime (ZIT) and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). дальше »

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Santa Monica Bitcoin Office Case Study to be Presented at CMRTA Annual Conference

Proof of Workforce and Santa Monica's vice mayor will present a case study on the city's innovative Bitcoin Office at the CMRTA Annual Conference. The office, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to educate on Bitcoin and support economic recovery. дальше »

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German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’

The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering. дальше »

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Germany closes 47 crypto exchanges over money laundering concerns

German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities.  The Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany and the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime led the operation, which targeted platforms allowing users… дальше »

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Family Offices Investors Summit: The $100M Club Bets on Liquid Token, AI, and Gaming in Pivot to Alternative Investments

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead global growth in family office wealth, Manana Samuseva, founder of FOIS, told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Boost Your Crypto Knowledge and Earnings with Gold Rush Telegram’s Trading Sim!

Explore the world of crypto gaming with Gold Rush Telegram. Tap for coins, upgrade your virtual office, and participate in skill-based airdrops. The post Boost Your Crypto Knowledge and Earnings with Gold Rush Telegram’s Trading Sim! appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Bitcoin Core Developer

Arthur Hayes's family office Maelstrom awarded the first grant from its Bitcoin developer program to contributor Rkrux. The funding will support Rkrux working full-time on contributing to Bitcoin Core as an open source project. дальше »

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Brazil’s top prosecutor defends X ban, urges Supreme Court to end disputes

For Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office, the ban on X does not violate free speech rights in the country.

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US sanctions Cambodian senator involved in crypto-related human trafficking scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat for his role in operating cyber-scam centers that exploited trafficked workers to run crypto scams. In a Sept. 12 press release, Phat,… дальше »

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office Celebrates 21 Months of Success, Sets Stage for Renaissance 2.0

The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of the Office of the President of El Salvador, led by Stacy Herbert, aims not just to help further integrate Bitcoin into El Salvador’s economy but foster a cultural, artistic and psychological renaissance. дальше »

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