NY financial regulator approves Ripple stablecoin — Brad Garlinghouse
The Ripple CEO said the RLUSD listing would “be live soon” on exchanges after the New York Department of Financial Services approved the stablecoin. Go to Source
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Dark money group tied to crypto tries to quash SEC nomination vote
The Cedar Innovation Foundation launched an attack ad ahead of a congressional committee vote on Caroline Crenshaw’s renomination as an SEC commissioner. Go to Source
Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve
The company’s board opposed the resolution, citing Bitcoin’s purported volatility as a negative factor. Go to Source
Judge cancels ex-Celsius exec sentencing after Alex Mashinsky plea deal
Former Celsius chief revenue officer Roni Cohen-Pavon pleaded guilty to US criminal charges in 2023 and has been allowed to travel to Israel on bail. Go to Source
Changpeng Zhao says it’s ‘inevitable’ for China to build a BTC reserve
The former Binance CEO said that the Chinese government’s lack of transparency overall made it difficult to predict any crypto policies. Go to Source
Ripple CEO criticizes 60 Minutes for not including info on XRP ruling
The Dec. 8 segment on the news program featuring Brad Garlinghouse did not mention that a federal judge ruled XRP was not a security in specific cases. Go to Source
CoinDCX’s BitOasis receives full crypto license in Dubai
BitOasis’ acquisition of the full VASP license marks the final step in BitOasis’ VARA licensing process, targeting a range of crypto trading services. Go to Source
Ripple Execs Rally Behind Trump’s SEC Nominee: The Dawn of Crypto Freedom Is Here
Ripple executives praised potential SEC leadership changes, signaling hope for a crypto-friendly shift that ends restrictive policies and fosters innovation and economic growth. Ripple Hails SEC Shake-Up: Common Sense Returns to Crypto Regulation Ripple’s executives have expressed support for Paul Atkins assuming a leadership role at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). President-elect Donald … Read more
Paul Atkins to the Rescue: Crypto-Focused VCs Cheer Trump’s SEC Appointment
Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firms are optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Paul Atkins as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair. Trump’s Picks Expected to Reverse Gensler-Era Policies Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital (VC) firms are reacting positively to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Paul Atkins as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a … Read more
Crypto Money Laundering: Aussie Agency to Target Crypto ATM Providers
Australia’s financial intelligence agency has said it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers to combat money laundering and scams. Task Force Targets Crypto ATMs The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Australia’s financial intelligence agency, announced Dec. 6 it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers that fail to comply with the country’s … Read more