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Judge Prohibits Discussion of Van Loon Verdict in Upcoming Tornado Cash Trial
In a recent Manhattan hearing, the judge presiding over the Tornado Cash case announced that the verdict from the related Van Loon vs. Department of the Treasury case will not be discussed during the upcoming trial of Roman Storm. The hearing, which was the final in-person status conference before Storm's trial, primarily focused on pretrial motions from both the prosecution and the defense. Judg…
July 8, 2025, 6:57 p.m.
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US Imposes Sanctions on North Korean IT Specialist for Alleged Cyber Espionage and Cryptocurrency Theft
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean national, as a 'malicious cyber actor' and added him to its 'Specially Designated Nationals' list. According to the Treasury Department, Song worked to place North Korean IT workers in various companies around the world, where they would send funds back to North Korea and potentially exploit…
July 8, 2025, 6:55 p.m.
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Truth Social to Launch Cryptocurrency ETF with Diverse Asset Portfolio
A new cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) is being developed by Donald Trump's Media & Technology Group, in collaboration with Yorkville America Digital. The 'Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF' aims to track the performance of a select group of digital assets, including bitcoin, ether, solana, XRP, and cronos. According to the filing with the SEC, the fund will distribute 85% of its holding…
July 8, 2025, 2:03 p.m.
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Hong Kong Sees Strong Interest for Stablecoin License Applications
The upcoming stablecoin licensing regime in Hong Kong, scheduled to launch on August 1, has garnered significant attention from major financial and technology firms in the region. Local Chinese media outlets have reported that over 40 applications have been submitted. However, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is anticipated to approve only a small, single-digit number of licenses, making this a h…
July 8, 2025, 10:36 a.m.
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Dubai Achieves Landmark RWA Milestone with Approval of First Tokenized Money Market Fund
In a groundbreaking move, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted regulatory approval to the QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), paving the way for the first tokenized money-market fund to be established in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This development is the result of a collaborative effort between Qatar National Bank (QNB) and DMZ Finance, the driving forces behi…
July 8, 2025, 2 a.m.
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Crypto Scam: Impersonator of Trump Associate Steve Witkoff Steals $250,000 from Political Donor
A scammer based in Nigeria, posing as Steve Witkoff, a long-time ally of former US President Donald Trump, has been found to have stolen approximately $250,000 in cryptocurrency from a potential political donor. According to a recent announcement from the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, the scammer created a fake email address resembling Witkoff's official email, deceiving at l…
July 7, 2025, 7:07 p.m.
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TORN Sees 5% Surge Following US Appeals Court Ruling on Tornado Cash Lawsuit
On Monday, the price of Tornado Cash experienced a nearly 5% increase after news broke on social media platform X that a US appeals court had given the green light to dismiss a lawsuit against the Treasury Department. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals made this ruling on July 3, allowing the lawsuit, which was initiated by Coin Center against the Treasury Department and several government off…
July 7, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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Kevin O'Leary: The US Should Draw Inspiration from Bitcoin Miners to Dominate the AI Sector
The pursuit of AI dominance has led North America to glean valuable insights from the bitcoin mining industry, particularly in constructing large-scale infrastructure near sustainable energy sources, according to Kevin O'Leary, a seasoned entrepreneur. "It boils down to power," O'Leary stated in an interview, drawing parallels between AI data centers and bitcoin mining. "We're observing that thes…
July 7, 2025, 3:53 p.m.
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Russia Establishes Crypto Mining Equipment Registry to Enhance Regulatory Oversight
The Russian Ministry of Energy has developed a comprehensive registry of cryptocurrency mining equipment, a measure intended to facilitate the identification of mining operations and subject them to newly established regulatory and tax frameworks. Deputy Energy Minister Petr Konyushenko revealed to state news agency RIA Novosti that the registry has been disseminated to regions with high levels o…
July 7, 2025, 3:20 p.m.
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Solana ETF Refilings Get July Deadline from SEC, Paving Way for Early Approval
The timeline for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be shorter than anticipated. The Securities and Exchange Commission has requested that prospective issuers respond to comments and refile amended S-1 documents by the end of July, according to individuals familiar with the matter. Although the SEC has until October 10 to approve or reject such a fund, it appears to be accelerating the …
July 7, 2025, 3:09 p.m.