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Tornado Cash Can’t Be Sanctioned Again, Texas Judge Rules
In December, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) exceeded its statutory authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash.
Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Are Considering Dropping Charges Under New DOJ Crypto Enforcement Priorities: Filing
The co-founders are each facing up to 25 years in prison for alleged money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting.
Will Arizona Become the First State to Join Feds in Planning a Bitcoin Reserve?
A new approval from Arizona lawmakers to form a digital assets stockpile must still survive a veto potential from the Democratic governor.
A Vanishing $212M Bitcoin Order Caused Chaos for Traders. Is Spoofing Back in Crypto?
Despite increased scrutiny, spoofing remains a challenge in crypto, highlighting the need for better surveillance and stricter regulations.
Bitcoin-Friendly Poilievre Loses Seat as Carney's Liberals Win 2025 Election
Canada's 45th election turned out to be a close one as polls narrowed in the days leading up to the end of the campaign.
Previewing the Canadian Election's Crypto Angle
Canada's leading Prime Minister candidates aren't campaigning on crypto policies, but both have discussed the issue in the past.
Matter Labs, ZKsync Developer, Sued for Alleged Intellectual Property Theft
Defunct blockchain firm BANKEX said two ex-employees stole its technology to build ZKsync, but a spokesperson at Matter Labs called the allegation "baseless."
How Some Bitcoin Mining Firms Try to Game U.S. Customs Controls
The bitcoin mining industry routinely underreports the value of imported ASIC shipments to the U.S., multiple sources told CoinDesk.
U.S. Derivatives Watchdog Weighs 24/7 Action With Crypto Oversight on Horizon
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened a public-comment period for around-the-clock derivatives activity, as seen in the digital assets space.
Strategy’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Has Minimal Impact on Prices, TD Cowen Says
TD Cowen analysts evaluated the Strategy’s treasury activity against bitcoin trading volume and price action over the past six months.
