The US Senate Banking Committee has cancelled Caroline Crenshaw’s renomination, ending her tenure as SEC commissioner. Known for her anti-crypto stance, Crenshaw opposed Bitcoin ETFs and pushed for stricter crypto oversight. While the crypto community celebrates, is the victory premature?
CatherineCrypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek met with President-elect Trump to discuss crypto appointments and Bitcoin reserves, as the exchange dropped its SEC lawsuit. Are more crypto-friendly appointments on the horizon?
KikyoBybit will end its services in France by 8 January 2025 due to strict regulations from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). Customers must withdraw funds before the deadline or transfer assets to Coinhouse, a licensed local custodian.
WeatherlyElon Musk accused Senator Elizabeth Warren of backing SBF’s parents, while Warren criticised his D.O.G.E involvement, citing conflicts of interest. Musk defended D.O.G.E, arguing it could curb inflation by cutting government waste. Is this political clash necessary, or just another distraction in crypto debates?
CatherineThe U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Chinese individuals and a UAE-based company for laundering cryptocurrency to fund North Korea’s weapons programmes. The crackdown aims to disrupt Pyongyang’s use of cybercrime and illicit financial networks to support its nuclear ambitions.
AnaisParody X account Richard E. Ptardio, gifted meme coins in his likeness, donated a significant portion to charity after his holdings peaked at $1 million, turning a viral moment into a meaningful gesture.
KikyoAI technology is increasingly being used in the anime industry, with projects like "Twins HinaHima" relying on AI for 95% of animation production. This has sparked debates about job losses, the potential loss of artistic integrity, and the environmental impact of AI systems.
AnaisPresident-elect Trump emphasized fair trade, vowing to impose reciprocal tariffs on nations like India and Brazil for their high duties on US goods.
CatherineSygnum has partnered with Moomoo Singapore to launch a new digital asset fund for accredited investors, aiming to offer diversified strategies in the growing cryptocurrency market. The fund, available in 2025, focuses on active management to maximise returns and manage risks in this emerging asset class.
WeatherlySeven individuals, including a key Indonesian suspect, are being sought in connection with the Gigamax cryptocurrency investment scam, which resulted in RM7.25 million in losses. Authorities have arrested 11 people and are continuing the investigation to uncover the full extent of the fraud.
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