Has Russia really ‘legalized’ cryptocurrency mining?
Russia’s crypto mining laws have filled the “regulatory vacuum,” but there is still a lot of legal uncertainty about many aspects of regulation. Go to Source
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SEC cost crypto firms $426M under Gensler — Blockchain Association
The advocacy group called for crypto voters to support a change in leadership at the SEC, given Gary Gensler’s “regulation by enforcement” approach since 2021. Go to Source
Judge sentences IcomTech promoter to 8 years to deter ‘crypto frauds’
Judge Jennifer Rochon initially allowed a delay in Gustavo Rodriguez’s sentencing to allow additional testimony but ultimately ordered the IcomTech promoter to prison. Go to Source
Donald Trump makes a last-minute appeal to crypto voters
The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to pardon Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.” Go to Source
Italy’s finance minister defends 42% crypto capital gains tax plan
Giancarlo Giorgetti said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin presented a “very high level of risk,” highlighting the need for additional taxes. Go to Source
Coinbase CEO to New SEC Chair: Apologize to the American People and Drop ‘Frivolous’ Cases
Coinbase’s CEO calls on the next SEC chairman to drop “frivolous cases” and apologize to the American people for past actions, citing inconsistent crypto regulations. ‘Withdraw Cases, Apologize’: Coinbase CEO’s Challenge to Future SEC Leadership Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its handling of crypto regulation in a … Read more
Coinbase is ‘prepared to work’ with either Harris or Trump presidency
CEO Brian Armstrong also announced an additional $25 million contribution to the Fairshake PAC for the 2026 midterms “to elect pro-crypto candidates.” Go to Source
Ex-FTX exec sentenced to time served after guilty plea
Nishad Singh will receive no prison time after pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023, cooperating with prosecutors and FTX’s debtors after the exchange’s collapse. Go to Source
Michael Saylor posts fake quote from Trump on crypto to 3.6M followers
Donald Trump said nothing about changing tax laws for Americans using Bitcoin to buy coffee but has suggested eliminating federal income tax. Go to Source
FTX CEO hints Nishad Singh should remain free to assist bankruptcy case
John Ray, who took over as FTX CEO in November 2022, suggested Nishad Singh’s cooperation in the firm’s bankruptcy would be “important to maximize recovery” for creditors. Go to Source