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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release
The U.S. hacker pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.
Trump Media to distribute new digital tokens to DJT shareholders
The Truth Social parent said it will issue a new digital token on Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain, with shares and crypto prices rising following the announcement.
California's Newsom pokes Trump, flagging convicted crypto allies CZ, Ross Ulbricht
Potential 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom again goaded the president with a website highlighting ties to those with criminal records, including some in crypto.
Most Influential: Paul Atkins
Under Atkins’ leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undergone a near-complete reversal of the way it regulates crypto.
U.S. Senate's Warren asks for Trump-tied crypto probe as market structure bill drags
The influential Democrat is the most vocal critic of the crypto legislation, and she continues to throw rhetorical sand in the gears of the negotiation.
Most Influential: Tyler Williams
Williams has helped cement crypto gains in Congress alongside White House allies.
Most Influential: Roman Storm
The Tornado Cash developer’s trial this summer is evidence that the crypto industry is still severely lacking regulatory clarity.
U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points
While legislative language circulates among all four corners of the talks — industry, White House, Republicans and Democrats — the process is still mid-stride.
U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto
In what are likely her final days at the agency, the acting chairman checked another box from President Donald Trump's crypto agenda.
