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Trump Picks Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump named hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, a cryptocy enthusiast, as his pick for Treasury Secretary. If the…

1 year ago

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Will Resign During Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has announced that he will wait to resign from his post until…

1 year ago

Coinbase Eyes More Meme Coin Listings Under Trump Administration, Says Coinbase Executive

Coinbase is looking to add support for more smaller tokens, including meme coins, as the company anticipates a more favorable…

1 year ago

Trump Administration Eyes Creation of Crypto Policy Role in White House

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering establishing a dedicated White House position to focus on cryptocy policy, a…

1 year ago

Triump’s Crypto Plan: No Capital Tax on US Crypto, Bitcoin Reserve Asset, Nation State Adoption

President Trump’s administration reportedly plans to eliminate capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies issued by U.S.-registered companies. If enacted, this move would exempt…

1 year ago

Bitcoin Blockchain Used To Secure Election Results In Georgia County

Screven County, Georgia made history on November 5, 2024 when it became the first county in the United States to…

1 year ago

Bitfinex Hack Launderer Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan, who helped launder the proceeds of the 2016 Bitfinex hack led by husband Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, has…

1 year ago

BitBoy Faces Lawsuit Over Fraudulent $BEN Token Promotions

Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy Crypto, is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors who bought the $BEN token, alleging his…

1 year ago

Pennsylvania Introduces Bill to Use $7 billion State Fund For Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Purchases

Pennsylvania’s legislature has introduced landmark legislation for establishing a Bitcoin reserve, positioning the state at the forefront of digital asset policy…

1 year ago

18 States Sue SEC, Alleging ‘Unconstitutional Overreach’ in Cryptocy Crackdown

Eighteen Republican attorneys general sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler on Thursday for allegedly overstepping the agency’s authority in…

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