Coinbase CEO to meet with Trump to discuss personnel appointments — WSJ
Before US Election Day, Brian Armstrong said Coinbase was “prepared to work” with either a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump administration Go to Source
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Bitfinex money launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ sentenced to 18 months in prison
A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex. Go to Source
OCC notice suggests impending launch for spot Bitcoin ETF options trading
Some experts suggested that options trading for shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust could launch on the Nasdaq as early as Nov. 19. Go to Source
18 US states file lawsuit against SEC, Gary Gensler: Law Decoded
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said SEC crypto cases will be settled or dismissed under the incoming Trump administration. Go to Source
Speculation looms over SEC leadership under Trump as rhetoric escalates
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has not announced he will leave the commission, nor has Donald Trump suggested a possible replacement. Go to Source
Gensler’s Anticipated Exit Raises Questions: Who Will Lead the SEC Next?
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is expected to resign before completing his term, sparking debate over his successor and the potential impact on cryptocurrency oversight and regulation. Speculation Mounts Over Gensler’s Resignation and His SEC Successor Discussion about the next U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair has intensified on social media, with speculation centered on … Read more
Former SEC Official Calls for Gensler to Resign, End All Crypto Crackdowns
A former SEC enforcement chief has called for Chair Gary Gensler to resign and end crypto enforcement, citing Trump’s victory and stating: “the people have spoken.” Former SEC Enforcement Chief Wants Gary Gensler Step Down and Crypto Cases End Former chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement, John Reed … Read more
Trump Appoints Former SEC Chair to a Role That Could Influence Crypto Oversight
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to a key role, drawing attention to his crypto regulatory legacy and enforcement record. Former SEC Chair Steps Into a Role That Could Redefine Legal Power U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay … Read more
US gov’t job could allow Elon Musk to defer capital gains tax
The ‘DOGE’ department proposed by Elon Musk could allow the Tesla CEO to divest many of his assets and defer paying taxes. Go to Source
Don’t be delusional: Decentralization doesn’t compensate for regulation
DeFi needs regulation to build trust, attract institutional investment, and ensure long-term viability despite its decentralized nature. Go to Source