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RFK Jr. latest to vow end to US crypto ‘hostility’

Independent U.S. presidential bidder Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to keep America as “the hub of blockchain technology” and end laws driving companies abroad.

Mt Gox not dumping Bitcoin just yet, Hong Kong boots out crypto exchanges: Asia Express

Bitcoin markets are safe from a Mt Gox dump for now, Hong Kong to boot out unlicensed exchanges, Binance sells Gopax claims at rock bottom.

How 1,500 new Bitcoin millionaires per day deal with getting rich

Around 1,500 Bitcoin wallets top the million-dollar mark each day. How does your lifestyle and mindset change when you become a newly minted crypto millionaire?

TRUMP token recovers from nasty dip after Donald Trump guilty verdict

Meanwhile, the Jeo Boden (BODEN) meme coin linked to Trump’s arch-rival, Joe Biden, rallied 6.4% in the first 15 minutes before dumping again.

Former banker sentenced to 41 months for crypto fraud

Rashawn Russell, a former Deutsche Bank executive, also intended to commit fraud with stolen bank cards.

Tornado Cash sentence 'radically unfair and unreasonable' — Nym CEO

CEO Harry Halpin pointed to history and used Nazi Germany as an example of why digital privacy must be protected in the 21st century.

DePIN networks can disrupt Big Tech and free the internet

DePIN networks can eat infrastructure the way software consumed most commerce. Akash, Helium and Filecoin are at the forefront of that movement.

US pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake gets $25M from Andreessen Horowitz

The major contribution comes a day after the PAC received an equal amount from Ripple.

Implementing FIT21 could be a ‘slow, slow process’ — CFTC Commissioner

Summer Mersinger anticipates extensive coordination and potential delays in the implementation of FIT21 across U.S. regulatory agencies if it is enacted.

SEC Commissioner pitches safe space for digital securities experiment

Hester Pierce said her “sandbox” pitch would offer opportunities for cross-border collaborations between blockchain firms without fear of regulatory threats.

New York sets customer service standards for virtual currency entities

The BitLicense just got a little tougher with new mandatory standards for treating customers right.

3 reasons why Ethereum is stuck below $3,900

Factors include uncertainty in the spot Ethereum ETF launch, high ETF futures open interest, and stagnant Ethereum network usage.

Gambling is on the rise — So why is investing still restricted?

Americans aren't allowed to make certain investments unless they earn $200,000 annually or they're worth more than $1 million — but they are free to gamble.

Traders say Bitcoin price fights ‘last resistance’ at $69K before new all-time highs

Bitcoin’s price has remained stuck below $69,000 over the past 10 weeks, but analysts say it is a healthy price action.

Crypto losses from fraud and hacks declined 12% in May — Immunefi

The decline in crypto scams and frauds continued, with only $52 million lost in May compared to $59 million the previous year.

Blockchain helps harvesting better avocados in Kenya — Here’s how

Small-scale farmers lack the essential tools to address significant challenges in avocado production. Here’s how blockchain and AI can help them.

Citadel-backed Hidden Road halts ByBit access for clients

Hidden Road cited Know Your Customer verification policies and concerns surrounding Anti-Money Laundering regulations on the ByBit exchange.

Terraform, Do Kwon to reach fraud settlement with SEC

Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon are finalizing a settlement with the SEC. Both parties are expected to submit the final terms for court approval by mid-June.

Crypto voters have already influenced the 2024 presidential election

Crypto voters have become a new battleground for the 2024 presidential election, in a bipartisan shift that has taken Washington by surprise.

PEPE whale up nearly $5M on investment within a month

The memecoin whale made an over 52% return on its initial investment within a month, despite PEPE’s price falling over 17% from its all-time high.

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