Crypto-backed Super PAC reports raising $78M for 2026 midterm efforts
The 2024 election results are likely still days away from being called, but industry advocates are looking to the next session of the US Congress. Go to Source
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Transak Secures FINTRAC Registration in Canada and US Money Transmitter License in Delaware
Transak has recently obtained regulatory licenses in Canada and Delaware, solidifying its presence in North America’s cryptocurrency markets. Transak Expands Regulatory Reach in the U.S. and Canada Transak, a Miami-based Web3 payments platform, has achieved two regulatory milestones in both Canada and the United States. In Canada, Transak has registered with the Financial Transactions and … Read more
Russia’s Sweeping Crypto Mining Regulations Take Effect, Setting Strict New Rules
Russia’s sweeping crypto mining regulations took effect Nov. 1, transforming the industry with strict energy caps, mandatory registration, and stringent oversight. Russia’s Crypto Law Takes Effect, Sparking Changes in Energy and Oversight On Nov. 1, the Russian government introduced a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency mining, marking the implementation of a law signed by President Vladimir … Read more
Thailand Arrests Police Officers Accused of Staging Fake Interrogation to Extort 165,000 USDT
Thai police arrested seven individuals, including six officers, for allegedly staging a fake arrest and extorting 165,000 USDT from a Chinese-Vanuatu citizen. Fraudulent Legal Threats Thai police recently arrested six police officers and one civilian after a Chinese-Vanuatu citizen filed a complaint accusing them of staging a fake arrest and extorting 165,000 USDT. The Chinese … Read more
Immutable Hit With Wells Notice as SEC Extends ‘Overreach’ to Web3 Gaming
Web3 gaming company Immutable faces a potential lawsuit from the SEC over its IMX token sale. Regulation by Enforcement Web3 gaming company Immutable announced on Nov. 1 that it had been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The notice alleges, but does not specify, violations of securities laws and … Read more
Urgent Plea to Trump and Harris: Create Welcoming Crypto Policy to Keep US on Top
The CEO of Paxos has issued an urgent letter to both Trump and Harris, urging them to pursue immediate crypto reforms to preserve U.S. financial leadership. Urgent Crypto Reform Needed: Trump and Harris Face a High-Stakes Decision The CEO of blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos, Charles Cascarilla, issued an open letter to Vice President Kamala Harris … Read more
Judge pushes Tornado Cash co-founder trial to April 2025
Roman Storm, currently free on bail and facing three federal charges, will have another four months to prepare for his criminal trial. Go to Source
Another XRP ETF Filing Lands at the SEC as Interest in Crypto ETFs Heats Up
With a new XRP ETF application from 21shares, pressure mounts on the SEC as investors eye access to XRP exposure amid ongoing regulatory battles. Another XRP ETF Filing Drops, Turning Up Pressure on the SEC 21shares, an asset management firm specializing in digital assets, filed a registration statement for the “21shares Core XRP Trust” with … Read more
21shares files Form S-1 with SEC for spot XRP ETF
The asset manager became the third firm to apply for listing and trading shares of a spot XRP ETF, following Canary Capital and Bitwise. Go to Source
How the US Fed thinks a Bitcoin ban could preserve deficit spending
A ban on Bitcoin? Even the suggestion as part of a thought experiment is bound to chafe the crypto community. Go to Source