Crypto Long & Short: What the DOJ’s Massive Crypto Seizures Mean for the Industry

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jared Lenow’s insights on the DOJ’s increased focus on crypto seizures and what it means for the broader industry – the good, the bad and the ugly. Then, we dive into a year end vibe check with two observations, two predictions and reader favorite quotes from 2025 by Andy Baehr.

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Saga CEO discusses crypto industry's shift toward GOP — ETH Denver

The crypto industry has cozied up to the Republican Party during the most recent election cycle but donated heavily to both parties.

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Tariffs, recession risks, and crypto volatility: The impending impact of Trump’s trade war

The following is a guest article from Agne Linge , Head of growth at WeFi. Over the last few months, the crypto industry has been celebrating an evident pro-crypto shift in the US regulatory space.

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Ex-Trump chief of staff says crypto election impact will be ‘fascinating’

Mick Mulvaney, who worked under former US President Donald Trump, said the crypto industry had developed “professional operations” for lobbying in DC.

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A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry

Australia's crypto industry is concerned companies will move offshore after the nation's securities regulator set off "the crypto fire alarm."

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Crypto 'beats' Big Oil - Is it finally mainstream after $119M contributions?

Crypto industry is edging ahead of other corporations to influence U.S elections PolitiFi narratives have received huge boosts ahead of the elections The cryptocurrency industry has poured $The post Crypto 'beats' Big Oil - Is it finally mainstream after $119M contributions? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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2024 elections: Crypto industry's $119M bet on pro-crypto candidates

Crypto donations dominate the 2024 election cycle, highlighting the industry's influence on political strategies. Contributions from crypto companies surpassed all other corporate political donThe post 2024 elections: Crypto industry's $119M bet on pro-crypto candidates appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Kamala Harris eyes support for crypto industry growth with consumer safeguards: report

Harris' balanced crypto policy could stabilize the industry, attract political support, and differentiate her from Trump's deregulation stance. The post Kamala Harris eyes support for crypto industry growth with consumer safeguards: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Kamala Harris Reps to Meet Crypto Industry Leaders on Monday

Kamala Harris' representatives plan a Washington meeting with crypto industry leaders, signaling a pro-crypto shift for Democrats ahead of the 2024 elections. The post Kamala Harris Reps to Meet Crypto Industry Leaders on Monday appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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U.S. Lawmaker at Center of Crypto Negotiation Predicts Digital Assets Law by Next Year

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) vowed the crypto industry won't have long to wait to get U.S. regulations, now that the U.S. House of Representatives has shown the way.

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Forget Binance And Coinbase, ETFSwap (ETFS) Allows You To Trade Both Crypto And ETFs In Every Industry

In the crypto industry, the go-to crypto exchanges to buy and sell cryptocurrencies are usually Binance and Coinbase. These exchanges have been leading the pack in the trading of digital currencies since they launched.

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Ripple CLO Counters Gurbir Grewal Criticisms, Defends Crypto Industry’s Compliance

In a fight for regulatory clarity, Ripple Chief Executive Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has fired back at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Director Gurbir Grewal’s claims of non-compliance among crypto firms within the cryptocurrency industry.

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The U.S. Has Declared War on Crypto. Here’s How We Fight Back

The U.S. government has taken a series of escalating actions over the last year to regulate the crypto industry, but as comprehensive legislation is still a long way off, regulators...

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US Bank Watchdog Says He’s Not Budging on Crypto Distrust

U.S. regulators have largely fenced off the banking system from heavy involvement in the crypto industry, and that’s a status that the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency intends to maintain.

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Carly Group Founder Predicts The Future Of Crypto Industry

Despite the recent setbacks in the crypto industry, many are still hopeful for a better future outcome. In light of this, David Rubenstein has declared his profound support for the crypto industry.

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Cannabis Producers Could Use Some Crypto After Snub From Banks

Cannabis and crypto go a long way. They share the same “high” and miseries. Still a taboo in many countries, the U. S. Cannabis industry sees cryptocurrency as its saving grace after being declined by the traditional banking sector.

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Big Eyes Coin, Ethereum, and Apecoin are set to make significant strides in 2022

The crypto world has seen better times since its recent popularity, but that has not dwindled the faith that crypto enthusiasts have in the industry. Amidst the bearish flow of the market, some people believe that the industry will rise again.

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Latest Report Shows Cryptojacking Increased By 30% During The Crypto Slump

The crypto industry is fraught with different malicious actors preying on unsuspecting users, especially the cryptojacking attackers. Many hacks and exploits occur in the industry, targeting crypto firms and individual investors.

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Crypto Layoffs: OpenSea, Blockchain.com, Coinbase, Gemini Among Firms Forced to Make Mass Job Cuts

As a bear market sweeps the crypto industry, CoinDesk is keeping a running list of industry players that have been forced to cut back on staff.

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Know thy customer: The future of KYC in crypto

With the regulatory push for a tighter identification standards rises, the crypto industry definitely has some innovations to offer.

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Industry insiders remain bullish, believe crypto winter will improve Web3

The crypto industry is going through a tough time, but a prolonged bear market is nothing new for those who have been around the space since 2017. The post Industry insiders remain bullish, believe crypto winter will improve Web3 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Indian Crypto Companies Migrate Amidst Unclear Regulations

The crypto industry has been wobbling under severe volatility, India out of all the countries has been affected considerably. With rigorous clamping down of the digital asset space, which also includes action by enforcement agencies the industry has just not been able to take a breather.

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Why This Might Be Crypto’s Worst Year Yet

Six months into 2022 and the crypto industry has been hit by several blows.

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Last Week [in] Crypto: Terra Reborn, Bear Market Threatens Industry, Ripple Eyes IPO

Be[In]Crypto has rounded up the most important stories in the crypto industry ranging from Terra’s rebirth, prediction of an even worse bear market, Paraguay regulating cryptocurrencies, Ripple’s plans to go public, and a new partnership deal.

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Why One Advisor Is Pumping the Brakes on Crypto

Financial advisors and crypto assets don’t historically mix, and despite all the progress the industry has made, that’s often still the case.

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Why One Adviser Is Pumping the Brakes on Crypto

Financial advisors and crypto assets don’t historically mix, and despite all the progress the industry has made, that’s often still the case.

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Self-regulatory organizations growing alongside new US crypto regulation

SROs can eventually provide the “connective tissue” between the crypto industry and U.S. government as regulatory infrastructure forms.

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Barriers to mass adoption: How can the crypto industry attract retail investors?

Since March 2020, the global crypto market has skyrocketed by a phenomenal 900%, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. The post Barriers to mass adoption: How can the crypto industry attract retail investors? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Why is Axie Infinity going up: AXS rallies by 50% in two weeks

Play-to-Earn (P2E) has become one of the most popular concepts in the blockchain and crypto sectors. The crypto gaming industry grew substantially in 2021, which is expected to spill over into 2022.

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Financial future or false promises? Crypto firms go big on ads in 2022

Cryptocurrency companies have impressive advertising budgets this year, but industry experts have differing opinions when it comes to marketing crypto.

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Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto Met With Relief From Key Industry Players

The crypto industry breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday as U.S. President Joe Biden finally unveiled his hotly anticipated executive order on crypto.

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Crypto winter 2022: Here’s what crypto industry veterans expect

Industry executives predict that the next Bitcoin bull run is likely to happen in 2024 or early 2025, tied to Bitcoin’s fourth halving.

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These are the top crypto stocks to check out right now

The crypto industry has grown into a respectable and high-growth market. Although the industry has had its challenges this year after the January crash, it still offers some of the best opportunities for an investor.

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Andreessen Horowitz: Recommendations to surpass challenges in the crypto industry

While a handful of cryptocurrencies have become household names, the world has eventually recognized the power of digital coins. There are over 4,000 cryptocurrencies that can be bought, sold, or tradThe post Andreessen Horowitz: Recommendations to surpass challenges in the crypto industry appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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VCs invest $30 billion into crypto industry

If crypto investments would be used as a metric to gauge if crypto has finally gone mainstream, then one could argue that 2021 was the year that the industry finally gained acceptance from both investors and the general public.

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FTX exchange offers its suggestions as the US moves towards crypto regulations

The United States’ regulators have finally decided that it is time for the country to get some laws regarding the ever-growing cryptocurrency industry. However, while many in the industry are willing to accept any kind of rules, crypto exchange FTX seems to have come up with its own idea of what the regulated crypto industry […] The post FTX exchange offers its suggestions as the US moves towards crypto regulations appeared first on Invezz.

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Senator Cruz Wages War On Infrastructure Bill’s “Devastating Attack” On The Crypto Industry

The infrastructure bill was recently signed into law but leading figures in the crypto industry have vowed to continue lobbying until the reporting provision for entities in the crypto industry is addressed.

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Global crypto regulation: What’s on the horizon?

While an increasing number of governments intensified their efforts to develop a regulatory framework for the steamrolling industry, certain countries surfaced as safe havens for crypto service providers.

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Indian Parliamentary Committee Meets With Crypto Industry, Open to Regulation

India’s Parliamentary Committee on Finance met with the country’s crypto industry experts and associations for the first time this week. The post Indian Parliamentary Committee Meets With Crypto Industry, Open to Regulation appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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China considers proclaiming crypto mining as a ‘negative industry’

China has been trying to eliminate cryptocurrencies from its country for years now, and in 2021, it finally came to cracking down on crypto miners. Throughout the year, one province after another started making mining impossible, forcing those engaging in this aspect of the crypto industry to close down shop and move — either to […] The post China considers proclaiming crypto mining as a ‘negative industry’ appeared first on Invezz.

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Introducing CowboyZombies: The First Crypto Shoot-To-Earn Game, Wild West Style

These days, the cryptocurrency industry is connected to pretty much every other industry, whether directly or indirectly. However, this wasn’t always the case, and in the beginning, only a handful of them would embrace crypto, with gaming being one of the first ones.

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Following SEC notice, Coinbase abandons plan for crypto lending program

The exchange hinted at difficulties in regulatory clarity across the crypto industry in its decision to not bring its Lend product to the market.

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Alabama senator stops the crypto amendment incorporation with a single statement

The crypto industry has been enraged once again; this time due to the US Senate’s decision not to amend the crypto bill that is going to significantly damage many of the industry’s participants.

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Crypto scams, DeFi hacks, and rug pulls: Why the crypto industry needs insurance tech

Your bags are gone.

The post Crypto scams, DeFi hacks, and rug pulls: Why the crypto industry needs insurance tech appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Why Hedge Fund Marshall Wace Seeks to Invest in Crypto, Blockchain, And Digital Assets

After a period of absence, institutions seem to be showing new interest in the crypto industry. Per a report by the Financial Times (FT), hedge fund Marshall Wace is currently “plotting” investments in this industry for multiple sectors.

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How Should the Industry Address the Lack of Women in Crypto?

Experts convened to discuss gender imbalance in the crypto industry during the Australian Blockchain… The post How Should the Industry Address the Lack of Women in Crypto? appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Despite scams, Australian securities regulator keen to support crypto industry

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission wants to support the local cryptocurrency industry despite receiving large numbers of reports about crypto scams.

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ASIC calls for closer engagement, but crypto industry says rules are unclear

Australia’s securities regulator wants crypto firms to work closely with it, but industry executives are unsure of their obligations.

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Musk Endorsements Bring Eyes to Crypto, Helping Grow Coin Legitimacy

The news that Tesla took a $1. 5 billion position in bitcoin (BTC) has been a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency industry. For those who have been following crypto for a number of years, it has been recognized that crypto is being taken seriously by sophisticated financial minds.

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Institutional adoption underscores urgency of clear crypto rules, says Hester Peirce

Regulatory clarity in the crypto industry is needed now more than ever, per one official.

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