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Crypto Landscape: Highlights from Consensus Toronto 2025
CoinDesk's annual Consensus conference took place in Toronto, drawing a large crowd. The event was marked by a flurry of activity. This is the State of Crypto newsletter, exploring the crypto-government intersection. Click here to subscribe to future newsletters. Read more Key Takeaways The past week has been intense, with the Senate's stablecoin bill negotiations, tracking legislation and c…
May 17, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
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US Stablecoin Legislation May Advance in Senate Next Week
Legislators backing the US stablecoin bill are optimistic that it will move forward in the Senate next week, despite recent obstacles. The bill, also known as the 'Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins' (GENIUS) Act, aims to create a pro-growth regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. Senator Hagerty, the bill's sponsor, expressed confidence that the Senate will 'ma…
May 16, 2025, 10:37 p.m.
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Christy Goldsmith Romero to Depart CFTC by Month's End
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced her decision to leave the agency by the end of the month. This move follows the earlier announcement by fellow Commissioner Summer Mersinger, who will be departing on May 30 to take on the role of CEO at the Blockchain Association, a lobbying group focused on the crypto industry. In her statement, G…
May 16, 2025, 5:31 p.m.
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France Takes Steps to Safeguard Crypto Experts Following Recent Abductions
In response to a string of kidnappings targeting crypto industry figures, French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau has agreed to implement a range of security measures. These measures, discussed at a recent meeting with the Director General of the National Police and Gendarmerie and industry representatives, aim to enhance collaboration between internal security forces and crypto professi…
May 16, 2025, 4:05 p.m.
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World Liberty Financial Pushes Back Against US Senator's Inquiry
The cryptocurrency company World Liberty Financial, linked to the Trump family, is fighting back against an investigation launched by US Senator Richard Blumenthal, the top Democrat on a committee focused on corruption and mismanagement. In a letter to the senator, the company's lawyers stated that WLFI is 'building a next-generation, auditable financial infrastructure rooted in American trust, r…
May 16, 2025, 3:39 p.m.
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US Authorities Charge 12 Individuals in $263 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Case
The US Department of Justice has filed charges against 12 individuals for their alleged involvement in the theft of over $263 million in cryptocurrency. The accused are connected to a prior investigation in which scammers managed to deceive a Genesis creditor, resulting in the loss of over $243 million. According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, the scammers used spoofing tactics to steal $243…
May 16, 2025, 7:02 a.m.
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US Department of Justice to Proceed with Roman Storm Case Despite Recent Memo
The US Department of Justice has announced that it will be dropping one count in its case against Roman Storm, the developer of Tornado Cash, due to a recent policy memo. However, the agency still plans to proceed with the trial in July, focusing on allegations that Storm knowingly transmitted funds tied to criminal activities, conspired to commit money laundering, and conspired to violate sancti…
May 15, 2025, 11:52 p.m.
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Revised Stablecoin Bill Fails to Address Trump's Crypto Interests, Loopholes Remain for Big Tech
The updated version of the stablecoin bill aims to ease concerns among Democratic senators, but consumer advocates argue it still falls short. The legislation, which sets standards for stablecoin issuers, initially received broad bipartisan support in the Senate Banking Committee in March. However, it faced opposition on the Senate floor due to concerns over President Donald Trump's personal cryp…
May 15, 2025, 6:52 p.m.
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US Senate's Push for Stablecoin Regulation Remains Active, With Revised Bill Potentially Returning to the Floor
The US Senate's efforts to regulate stablecoin issuers, which experienced a sudden setback, are now poised to move forward once again with a revised version of the bill that could see procedural progress as soon as Thursday. A week ago, the Senate's stablecoin push encountered an obstacle when Democrats raised objections, primarily due to concerns over President Donald Trump's personal interests …
May 15, 2025, 3:41 p.m.
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CFTC's Pham Announces Plan to Step Down, Potentially Leaving Agency Without Majority Party Control
Caroline Pham, the current acting chair of the US Commodity Futures and Trading Commission, has expressed her intention to leave the agency once a new chairman is appointed, sparking concerns about the future direction of the commission's policies. Pham confirmed her plans to depart after this article was published, stating that she will return to the private sector once Brian Quintenz is confirm…
May 15, 2025, 3:56 a.m.