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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to Meet President-Elect Trump Over Possible Crypto Regulation
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. This meeting, scheduled for next Monday, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Nov. 18. The discus
Teresa Goody Guillén Considered for SEC Chair Amid Trump’s Pro-Crypto Push
Teresa Goody Guillén, a seasoned blockchain lawyer and former SEC attorney, has emerged as a leading candidate to head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), per CoinDesk. A Ch
Gary Gensler’s Departure and Its Impact on Crypto
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025. This move has sparked speculation about the future direction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
Trump’s New Crypto Advisory Committee Expected to Create U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Report
Former President Donald Trump is assembling a crypto advisory council to position the U.S. as a global leader in the cryptocurrency space. The council, expected to work closely with Congress
Injective Unveils iAgent SDK to Automate Blockchain Tasks with AI
Injective Layer 1 smart contract platform unveiled the iAgent software development kit (SDK), a tool designed to simplify blockchain interactions through AI-driven agents. This SDK allows use
Mercado Bitcoin Launches MBRL Stablecoin Pegged to Brazilian Real on the TRON Blockchain
Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the largest digital asset platform in Latin America, introduced a new stablecoin called MBRL, which is pegged to the Brazilian Real (BRL) and launched on the TRON blockc
Arbitrum DeFi Protocol Thala Labs Recovers $25M After Exploit on Nov. 15
On Nov. 15, 2024, Thala Labs, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Aptos blockchain, faced a significant security breach. The hack resulted from an isolated vulnerability in i
Weekly Article Recap: 11/11-11/15
Recapping the Week in DeFi As the DeFi and crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments and trends. Our weekly recap provide
U.S. DOJ Investigating Polymarket for Alleged U.S. Citizen User Activity
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly launched an investigation into Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, over its alleged violations of U.S. regulations r
Trump’s Team in Talks with Crypto Leaders for Major Regulatory Shift: Report
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his administration is reportedly engaging in discussions with key players in the cryptocurrency industry. According to recent rep
NEAR Protocol to Build World’s Largest Open-Source AI Model with 1.4T Parameters
At its Redacted conference in Bangkok, Thailand, NEAR Protocol unveiled an ambitious plan to create the largest open-source AI model ever. The project will introduce 1.4 trillion-parameter mo
FTX Sues Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao for $1.8B Over Alleged Fraud
FTX filed a $1.8 billion lawsuit against Binance Holdings Ltd. and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), per Bloomberg. The lawsuit, filed by FTX’s bankruptcy estate, aims to recover funds that
Dan Gallagher in the Lead as Trump’s Pick for SEC Chair: Report
In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, speculation is mounting over the potential leadership changes within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
VanEck Expands Crypto Product Portfolio with New SUI ETN for European Investors
VanEck, a major investment firm managing over $100 billion in assets, launched a new Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) based on the SUI cryptocurrency. The product is now available on Euronext Amste
Bitcoin Surges Past $81,000 Amid Trump’s Victory and Pro-Crypto Political Shift
Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, reached an all-time high of over $81,000 earlier this week.. The surge comes as a combination of factors—including a shift in the political landsc
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Introduces Bill to Hold Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduced the "Pennsylvania Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act," a bill aimed at diversifying the state treasury's investments by allowing up to 10% of i
Google Cloud to Back BNB Chain's MVB Program with $10M in Cloud Service Credits
BNB Chain announced a significant boost to its Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program with a $10 million investment from Google Cloud in cloud service credits. Exciting news! @googlecloud is inv
Bitcoin Hits Record High as BlackRock's IBIT Sets New Trading Volume Milestone
Bitcoin reached new heights this week, hitting an all-time high after Donald Trump's election victory on Nov. 6. The flagship cryptocurrency surged to $76,191, before stabilizing around $74,9
18 U.S. States Sue SEC Over Alleged Overreach in Crypto Regulation
18 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing it of overstepping its constitutional boundaries in regulating the cryptocurrency sector. The law
Political Betting Contracts, Cross-Chain Communication Advances, and Crypto Payments in Detroit
Today's news highlights key developments in the crypto and blockchain space, from new political betting markets on the U.S. presidency to a pioneering cross-chain technology launch, and Detro
XRP’s Surge Tied to SEC Appeal Speculation, Ex-Lawyer Eyes January Outcome
Rumored appeal withdrawal by the SEC triggered XRP’s recent rally. Experienced lawyer expects XRP volatility to continue until January 15. The crypto community is optimistic ahead of Gary Gen