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Allegations of Fraud and Unlicensed Gambling Rock Solana Ecosystem
By Sienna Hartley | July 24, 2025
Lawsuit Against Pump.fun and Solana Partners Unveils Massive Fraud Scheme A federal lawsuit has been filed against Pump.
US seeks forfeiture of $7.1M in crypto from oil and gas investment scam
By Elliot Graves | July 23, 2025
US Attorney’s Office Files Civil Action The US is aiming to seize $7.1 million in cryptocurrency that was confiscated by Homeland Security in December.
SEC approves, then instantly pauses Bitwise’s ETF conversion
By Sienna Hartley | July 23, 2025
Bitwise ETF Conversion The US Securities and Exchange Commission made a surprising move by approving and promptly halting the conversion of Bitwise’s crypto index fund into an exchange-traded fund. The decision has left the fund in a state of uncertainty while it awaits further review.
XRP Legal Battle with SEC: Settlement Speculation Grows Amid Uncertainty
By Damon Rhodes | July 23, 2025
Legal Uncertainty Looms as Ripple and SEC Navigate Protracted Dispute The ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S.
UK to ban public sector from making ransomware payments
By Sienna Hartley | July 23, 2025
UK government moves to ban ransomware payments The UK has announced plans to prohibit its public sector and operators of critical national infrastructure from making ransomware payments. This decision comes as a way to combat cybercriminals and protect essential services from being disrupted by mali.
Boom in RWA Tokenization Anticipated Following Passage of GENIUS Act
By Sienna Hartley | July 22, 2025
Regulatory Environment Boosts RWA Tokenization Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is gaining momentum as a significant innovation on Wall Street, with the recent approval of pro-industry legislation, including the US GENIUS Act. Solomon Tesfaye, the chief business officer of Aptos Labs, highlighted.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patches for SharePoint Software Amid Attacks
By Elliot Graves | July 22, 2025
Microsoft has taken urgent action to protect users of its SharePoint work management software by releasing emergency security patches in response to zero-day vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities have been exploited in spoofing attacks that have resulted in the theft of sensitive data and passwords.
US Senate Republicans release draft bill for crypto market structure
By Elliot Graves | July 22, 2025
Republican Senators Introduce Legislation for Digital Asset Market Structure Republican leaders on the US Senate Banking Committee have released their version of legislation for a digital asset market structure, suggesting they may be combining their efforts with a bill passed in the House of Repres.
FBI Ends Investigation of Kraken Co-Founder, Returns Confiscated Devices
By Elliot Graves | July 22, 2025
FBI Investigation Conclusion The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has concluded its investigation into Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell and has returned the property that was seized during a search of his home in 2023. According to a report by Fortune on Tuesday, the FBI returned electronic de.
KuCoin Bolsters Global Presence with Strategic Developments in H1 2025
By Elliot Graves | July 22, 2025
Security and Compliance Priorities KuCoin, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, released its H1 2025 report, highlighting significant advancements in security measures, regulatory alignment, and product innovation. With a user base exceeding 41 million re.
Roman Storm's Mistrial Request Over Testimony of Scam Victim
By Elliot Graves | July 22, 2025
Defence Questions Witness Testimony Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm's legal team is considering requesting a mistrial following the testimony of a government witness during his trial. The witness, Hanfeng Lin, was questioned by Storm's defense lawyers, who claimed that her testimony was irreleva.