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SEC, Ripple Ink $50M Settlement Agreement, Ask NY Judge for Green Light
District Judge Analisa Torres ordered Ripple to pay the SEC a $125 million fine last year. Under the new settlement agreement, Ripple will get the majority of that money back.

Meta Is Looking to Enter Red-Hot Stablecoin Market: Fortune
The tech giant reportedly also hired a vice president of product with crypto experience to help with the stablecoin efforts.

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fraud
Mashinsky pled guilty to securities and commodities fraud charges last December.

Senate Votes Against Advancing Stablecoin Bill, Delaying Process as Trump Concerns Fester
Last-minute Democrat objections led to a failed vote to move into debate on a top crypto industry legislative priority to regulate dollar-based tokens.

Senate Republicans Making Plea to Get on With Stablecoin Debate
Once-allied Democrats continue to drag their heels on the first big crypto bill, leaving a key vote in doubt as GOP Majority Leader Thune calls for action.

OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers' Crypto Assets Held in Custody
A new policy directive from the U.S. regulator of national banks says the institutions can also outsource crypto custody and execution to outside parties.

Strive Asset Management to Go Public, Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With Merger
The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.

Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions.

Senate Democrat Says He's Looking Into Trump's Crypto Businesses
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote letters to Trump-affiliated business executives, asking about their ownership and investment structure.

CFTC Drops Appeal in Kalshi Election Betting Case
The CFTC appealed a federal judge’s ruling last year clearing Kalshi’s listing of a political prediction market, arguing that it presented a “profound” harm to the public.
