Blockchain - Crypto News And Market Updates

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SEC Declares USD-Pegged “Covered Stablecoins” Not Under Its Jurisdiction

April 6, 2025 Gonzalo

SEC says dollar-pegged “Covered Stablecoins” are not securities, meaning issuers don’t need to register with the agency under federal law.

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Polymarket Bettors See Over 50% Chance of 2025 Recession After Trump Tariff Shock

April 5, 2025 Gonzalo

Polymarket bettors now see a 60% chance of recession in 2025 after Trump’s tariff bombshell triggers a 3,700-point drop in the Dow and market panic.

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Nigeria’s President Signs Landmark Law Classifying Crypto as Securities

April 3, 2025 Gonzalo

Tinubu’s new law classifies crypto as securities, expands SEC oversight, and introduces strict penalties for Ponzi schemes linked to the crypto market.

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Google Warns UK Crypto Firms About North Korea-Linked Fraud Rings

April 2, 2025 Gonzalo

Google warns UK crypto firms of North Korean IT operatives using fake IDs, extortion, and stealth tactics to access blockchain and AI projects.

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Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith to Join Solana Policy Institute as President

April 1, 2025 Gonzalo

Kristin Smith will step down as Blockchain Association CEO on May 16 to lead the Solana Policy Institute starting May 19.

Hashgraph Unveils HashSphere: A Private Blockchain for Regulated Industries

March 31, 2025 Gonzalo

Hashgraph to launch HashSphere in Q3 2025—a private, compliant blockchain tailored for banks and asset managers handling cross-border stablecoins.

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FDIC Clears Path for Banks to Reengage with Crypto

March 29, 2025 Gonzalo

FDIC now allows banks to engage in crypto activities without prior approval, reversing 2022 rules and signaling a shift in crypto-banking policy.

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FDIC Reverses Course, Allows Banks to Engage in Crypto Activities Without Prior Approval

March 28, 2025 Gonzalo

FDIC reverses previous restrictions, allowing banks to engage in crypto activities without pre-approval if they manage risks effectively.

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Dark Web Hackers Claim Massive Data Leak Targeting Gemini and Binance Users

March 28, 2025 Gonzalo

Hackers claim to sell stolen data of 100K+ Gemini and Binance users, including emails and phone numbers, fueling crypto scams and fraud schemes.

Chinese Couple Arrested in Thailand Over $17.7M Crypto Scam and Kidnapping Plot

March 24, 2025 Gonzalo

Thai police arrest Chinese couple linked to $17.7M crypto scam and kidnapping, with stolen funds laundered via USDT on Binance and other exchanges.