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SEC Task Force Chief Says Crypto Traders Need to be Growups, Not Cry to Government
Hester Peirce, the SEC commissioner who leads its crypto task force, argued for lighter-touch oversight in which crypto investors take responsibility for their losses.
JD Vance Calls Crypto Market Structure Bill a ‘Priority’ for Trump Administration
The U.S. Vice President said the administration has a “once in a generation opportunity to unleash innovation” by creating regulations for the crypto industry.
U.S. Labor Department Picks Up Crypto Torch, Throws Out Previous Warnings
The agency had once called for retirement-plan officials to exercise "extreme care" over crypto investments, but it's now withdrawn that elevated concern.
Third Arrest Made in Manhattan Bitcoin Kidnapping, Torture Case
The incident, involving alleged abduction and abuse for nearly three weeks, comes amid a growing trend of physical attacks on cryptocurrency users.
In Final Days of Senate Stablecoin Debate, Trump's Crypto Ties to Remain in Spotlight
Though the U.S. stablecoin bill is widely expected to clear its biggest hurdle soon, Trump's crypto interests will be targeted with an attempted amendment.
Democrats Threaten Lawsuits, Join Protests Ahead of Trump Memecoin Dinner
Democratic lawmakers went through a flurry of actions to highlight concerns that Donald Trump's memecoin dinner is "corrupt."
Trump's Memecoin Dinner Draws Crowded Cast of Democratic Protesters from Congress
While Justin Sun and other crypto names attend the president's crypto feast that Democrats labeled corrupt, one lawmaker is targeting Trump with a new bill.
Amalgam Founder Charged With Running ‘Sham Blockchain’, Taking $1M From Investors
Jeremy Jordan-Jones lied to investors about Amalgam’s purported partnerships with sports teams including the Golden State Warriors, according to prosecutors.
NY Prosecutors: FinCEN Opinion on Samourai Wallet 'Irrelevant’ in Roman Storm Case
Storm’s lawyers asked the court to order prosecutors to turn over any potentially helpful evidence in their case against the developer.
U.S. CFTC's Johnson Says She'll Also Exit, Leaving an Empty House for Incoming Chair
The last of the sitting commissioners for the U.S. regulator that may get top oversight duties over crypto is leaving along with all of her colleagues.
