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SEC Doesn’t Rule out That PoW Mining Constitutes a Securities Sale, Commissioner Crenshaw Says

Caroline Crenshaw said that the SEC’s statement on proof-of-work has footnotes that say individual scrutiny of any specific project is necessary to rule it out as a securities sale.
Trump Vows to Make U.S. the “Undisputed Bitcoin Superpower”
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Trump Vows to Make U.S. the “Undisputed Bitcoin Superpower”

Trump became the first U.S. President to speak at a crypto conference following his virtual address at the Blockworks Digital Assets Summit.
Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda Proposes Withdrawal of Crypto Custody Rule
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Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda Proposes Withdrawal of Crypto Custody Rule

The rule would make it difficult, if not impossible, for registered investment advisors to purchase cryptocurrencies for clients.
New York Bill Seeks to Crack Down on Crypto Fraud
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New York Bill Seeks to Crack Down on Crypto Fraud

The proposed bill A06515 aims to criminalize rug pulls, private key fraud, and fraudulent failure to disclose information.
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White House Crypto Summit Attendees: Who Has the Industry's Hottest Ticket?

The White House Crypto Summit will bring as many as 25 industry bigwigs to the White House for a four-hour roundtable on what the crypto industry needs next.
Is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Actually Good for Crypto?
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Is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Actually Good for Crypto?

Prominent members of the crypto community are questioning the move as the first White House Crypto Summit approaches.
Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plans Split the Industry and Whipsawed the Market
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Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plans Split the Industry and Whipsawed the Market

The U.S. President confirmed long-awaited plans to launch a crypto reserve, but surprised many by including ADA, XRP, and SOL.
SEC To Drop Lawsuit Against Kraken As War on Crypto Collapses
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SEC To Drop Lawsuit Against Kraken As War on Crypto Collapses

The SEC is walking away from cases against major crypto players including Kraken, Coinbase, Robinhood, Opensea, and Uniswap Labs.
SEC Says Memecoins Are Not Securities
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SEC Says Memecoins Are Not Securities

The official statement removes the threat of enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission from an entire category of cryptocurrency.
SEC and Justin Sun Pause Tron Fraud Lawsuit for Settlement Talks
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SEC and Justin Sun Pause Tron Fraud Lawsuit for Settlement Talks

Sun, the Tron Foundation and BitTorrent are also accused of selling unregistered securities.