President Javier Milei advocated for maintaining a separation of crypto and state. The Argentine leader stated that private cryptocurrencies might collaborate to end the state monopoly on currency, and rejected CBDCs.

Last year, Ilya Lichtenstein and his social media rapper wife pled guilty to laundering $4.5 billion worth of Bitcoin from Bitfinex. The post Mastermind Behind Bitfinex Hack Gets 5-Year Sentence for Money Laundering appeared first on Cryptonews.

Lichtenstein stole about 120,000 Bitcoins from the exchange, valued at over $10.5 billion at current market rates. He and his wife pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

In a letter dated November 13, the Digital Chamber of Commerce formally requested the US government to allow federal employees to own cryptocurrency.

He also pushed back against rumors he was seeking “some crypto role” in the Treasury department, claiming they were “also wrong.”

The cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin (BTC), has experienced low bullish sentiments in the past five days. The total crypto market cap slipped 4 percent in the past 24 hours to hover about $3.03 trillion on Friday, November 15, during the early Asian session.

Crypto companies have been “living in fear in a gas-lit world for a long time,” said Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin.

Consensys CEO Joe Lubin anticipates a favorable shift for the crypto industry with Donald Trump's reelection, expecting that many SEC cases against crypto firms could be “dismissed or settled.

SuiNS launches the NS token, introducing governance and decentralized identity features to enhance community involvement and streamline blockchain interactions.

Chris Williams, CEO of OpSec, a purported AI Cloud Security platform, announced that he and “the entire core team” resigned. Williams cited a recent investigation from ZachXBT, who claimed that OpSec was fraudulent.

President-elect Donald Trump said former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton would be his U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, heading up the state's Department of Justice branch.

18 Republican states have sued the SEC, claiming it exceeded its constitutional authority and unfairly targeted the crypto industry under Chair Gary Gensler. The post Biden's SEC Under Legal Attack from 18 Republican States Over Crypto Policies appeared first on Cryptonews.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former SEC chair Jay Clayton to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Bitwise Asset Management plans to list its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund as an ETP on NYSE Arca.

Eighteen U.S. states have teamed up in a bold lawsuit against the SEC. They aim to challenge what they see as federal overreach in crypto regulation. The lawsuit is led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. The group includes AGs like Florida's Ashley Moody, Texas's Ken Paxton, and Tennessee's Jonathan Skrmetti.

Tim Cook isn't just a fan of iOS. In a post shared by DealBook on November 9th, Apple's Tim Cook also believes in supporting and investing in crypto.

In a speech during the Practicing Law Institute and the 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation held in New York on Thursday, November 14, US SEC Chair Gary Gensler hinted he may be leaving the agency soon. In regards to the crypto market, Gensler highlighted that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins are not securities.

BITCOIN Bitcoin ($BTC) remains the 7th largest asset Reached a new ATH (All-Time High) of $93,477 LINEA Announced plans to launch a $LINEA token in Q1 2025 ROBINHOOD Expanded crypto listing to include $OL, $SPF, $PEPE, Cardano $ADA XRP $XRP CAPE GoTo Group and ORL Labs to scale its Identity and Data Layer for gaming and dApps BITSCRUNCH bitsCru0nch $BCUT has announced its partnership with Linea $LINEA REVOLUT Plans to expand its crypto exchange services across the European Union XSWAPa XSwap ($SWAP) has announced

The Russian banking and IT behemoth Sber (aka Sberbank) will launch a crypto-powered settlements pilot. The post Russian Banking Giant Sberbank to Launch Crypto Settlements Pilot appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison for laundering nearly 120,000 Bitcoin stolen in a 2016 hack of the Bitfinex exchange, valued now at around $10.5 billion.

Former SEC chairman predicts Trump's administration could drive crypto-friendly legislation, easing regulatory constraints and fostering innovation within the digital asset industry. SEC Shake-Up: Could Trump's Team Transform Crypto Legislation? Ex-SEC Chief Weighs In Jay Clayton, former chairman of the U.S.

SEC chair Gary Gensler hinted at a possible resignation after President-elect Donald Trump's win.

The crypto industry is “going to save hundreds of millions of dollars” with Donald Trump as president, Consensys CEO Joe Lubin forecasts.

The UK is set to announce a crypto regulatory framework that it expects to encourage growth and financial stability. The framework will have two legislations, one focused on stablecoins and the other to provide clarity for staking services.

Explore the evolution and challenges of stablecoins through the lens of banking history. Understand their design, risks, and future in the financial ecosystem.

Former CFTC Acting Chair Chris Giancarlo said he's “already cleaned up earlier Gary Gensler mess,” shooting down speculation he'd replace the SEC Chair.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler's reflection on his tenure has fueled speculation he may step down before Trump's administration can move to replace him.

HashKey Group Chairman and CEO Xiao Feng has indicated that China's stringent stance on cryptocurrencies could soften within the next two years, influenced by the pro-crypto policies expected under US President-elect Donald Trump. Xiao believes that clear regulatory support in the United States could serve as a catalyst for China to reconsider its current ban.

A group of state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its five commissioners alleging the regulatory agency was overstepping its bounds in bringing enforcement actions against crypto exchanges.

A New York technology entrepreneur was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty last year to laundering funds stolen from Bitfinex one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, with the help of his wife.

Binance introduces a new referral program offering up to $300 in crypto rewards, including BTC, ETH, and more, encouraging users to invite friends to trade on its platform.

Following his tenure at the securities watchdog, Clayton took on roles as an advisor to crypto firms including Fireblocks and One River.

Lichtenstein's sentence is expected to serve as a deterrent amid rising concerns over cyber-related financial crimes.

FTX co-founder Gary Wang, convicted of misusing funds at a fictitious crypto exchange, may face punishment after his case goes to trial. On Nov. 13, prosecutors in the U.S.

Bitwise has filed to list BITW as an ETP on NYSE Arca, enhancing liquidity and regulatory protections for investors. The post Bitwise files to convert its 10 Crypto Index Fund into an ETP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Best Wallet is going viral on its mission to disrupt the Web3 wallet sector, and the $BEST token presale has shattered the $250K raised milestone as retail traders flock to unlock exclusive early-bird access to presales and new airdrops.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on Thursday defended his regulatory approach to crypto markets, emphasizing investor protection and compliance, as he hinted at an end of his stint as the agency's chair. What Happened: In his remarks at the Practicing Law Institute's 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, Gensler noted that his agenda builds on the SEC's history of oversight in crypto, referencing cases like Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), and emphasized the consistency of the Commission's actions over the years.

After years of legal wrangling with the U.S. securities regulator, President-elect Donald Trump's win was taken by the crypto industry as a definitive sign that their courtroom shackles and enforcement actions would be thrown off when he takes the oath of office again.

The increasing optimism in the cryptocurrency industry as Bitcoin gets closer to its past all-time highs is reflected in these expert perspectives.

Eighteen states have sued the SEC, Chair Gary Gensler, and all SEC commissioners, alleging that overreach in crypto regulation infringes on state rights and hampers industry growth. 18 States Sue SEC, Gensler, and All Commissioners Over Alleged Overreach in Cryptocurrency Regulation Eighteen U.S.

Summer Mersinger, a Republican CFTC commissioner who has urged the regulatory to take a more accommodating stance on crypto, is among those under consideration

US authorities arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, in 2022 for laundering Bitcoin connected to the Bitfinex exchange.

Canaan Inc. is set to release its third-quarter 2024 financial results on November 20, 2024, followed by a conference call to discuss the outcomes.

According to EDX Markets, its average daily volume rose by 59% over the third quarter of 2024.

Eighteen Republican attorneys general sued the U.S. SEC and accused the agency of superseding its authority to regulate digital assets.

SCB rolled out a convenient and inexpensive stablecoin wallet that is sure to appeal to tourists in Thailand.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering a groundbreaking plan to eliminate capital gains taxes on U.S.-issued cryptocurrencies. If implemented, this could make profits from popular digital assets like Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Ripple (XRP), and Hedera (HBAR) tax-free for American investors.