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Crypto Staking Doesn't Violate U.S. Securities Law, SEC Says
The SEC's latest staff statement addresses crypto staking, though it noted that it was not binding guidance.

Fastex Expands U.S. Presence With Los Angeles Office
In an interview with CoinDesk, Fastex’s chief legal officer said that the crypto regulatory shift under President Donald Trump has made it possible for the exchange to expand in the U.S.

Stand With Crypto Removes Soulja Boy From NJ Governor Rally After Discovering Sexual Assault Fine
Stand With Crypto announced rapper Soulja Boy would headline a "get out the vote" rally for New Jersey's gubernatorial race on Wednesday, but removed him.

How Forgd Streamlines Token Launch Processes for Crypto Protocols
The firm takes a data-driven approach to figuring out the best ways for crypto projects to issue their native tokens.

Vaulta, Fosun Team Up to Power Blockchain Infrastructure in Hong Kong
The partnership centers around FinChain, a virtual asset business launched by Fosun Wealth Holdings.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Granted MiCA License in Austria
Bybit has been granted a MiCA license in Austria, according to Austria regulator FMA’s website.

XRP Army Is Truly Global As CME Data Reveals Nearly Half of XRP Futures Trading Occurs in Non-U.S. Hours
Futures registered a trading volume of $86.6 million in the first six trading days.

Bitcoin Platform Mezo Debuts Mainnet to Build Circular BTC Economy
Mezo is built to be a Bitcoin finance platform that enables its users to unlock practical utility in BTC and thus become their own bank

OKX Global General Counsel Is Latest Legal Exec to Leave the Exchange
The new chief legal officer, Linda Lacewell, is said to be restructuring the firm's legal and compliance divisions, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Strive Closes $750M Investment Deal to Power 'Alpha-Generating' Bitcoin Strategy
Investment sets stage for $1.5 billion total proceeds and strategic bitcoin accumulation with alpha-generating focus

