Category: Crypto

This week’s crypto regulation news covers major developments, including the U.S. Senate’s approval of the GENIUS Act, scrutiny over Trump’s crypto reserve proposal, Binance’s $2B investment, and OKX’s new MiFID II license. Explore the shifting regulatory landscape impacting digital assets worldwide.
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California man John Khuu was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for laundering drug trafficking proceeds through crypto. Authorities say he used dark web markets to sell illegal drugs, accepting crypto payments before converting them to cash through multiple transactions and accounts.
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Thomas John Sfraga, known as T.J. Stone, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud. Prosecutors revealed he defrauded real estate and cryptocurrency investors out of over $2 million, using fake businesses and false promises to fund a Ponzi-style scheme while portraying himself as a crypto expert.
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Crypto companies at SXSW 2025 shifted focus toward education, online security, and blockchain utility. A record-breaking Bitcoin logo drone show, Coinbase’s fraud panel, and Web3 social media discussions marked the event. Gemini, Coinbase, and Calaxy highlighted crypto’s evolving role in tech and finance.
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While headlines touting a $4 million loss may lead traders to rule out perps platform Hyperliquid, the market reaction has been quite the opposite.
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This surge, fueled by government investment and progressive policies, positions Hong Kong as a leading fintech hub in Asia.
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Ripple announced on Thursday that it has secured a key license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), allowing it to legally offer crypto payment services using XRP in the region.This marks the first time a blockchain company has received approval to operate such services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), strengthening Ripple’s foothold […]
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The Ethereum (ETH) price is staging a tentative rebound on Friday in tandem with improving risk appetite across the broader crypto and traditional finance markets.
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Solana has barely moved in the past 24 hours, but the arrival of Solana futures suggests that a big rally may not be that far away.
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As the race for crypto ETFs intensifies, ETF Store President Nate Geraci expects BlackRock to file for Solana and XRP ETFs. With regulatory factors at play, industry experts speculate on how these filings could impact investor sentiment and market adoption of digital asset investment products.
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