SEC Chair Gary Gensler faced criticism from lawmakers and agency members during a House Financial Services Committee hearing over his handling of crypto regulation in the United States.
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Crypto wallet Exodus donates $1.3M to help ‘mobilize’ US crypto voters
Exodus’ donation to a political action committee is to “help support their mission of educating and mobilizing crypto voters around the country.”
Stand With Crypto drops ‘supports crypto’ tag from Harris after backlash
A Coinbase-backed lobby group initially graded Kamala Harris as “supports crypto” but dropped the characterization after wide criticism.
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has released plans to overhaul the nation’s tax code, which could lower the tax rate on crypto assets in 2025.
Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020 — FTC
As Bitcoin ATM scams surge, particularly targeting older adults, the FTC and industry leaders stress the importance of caution and preventive measures.
South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions
South Korea’s FSS is set to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance.
Brazil’s X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?
VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.
Help! My parents are addicted to Pi Network crypto tapper
With no monetary investment required, Pi Network users believe they have nothing to lose — but critics say otherwise.
California passes bill to prohibit unauthorized AI replicas of the deceased
California’s Senate passed Assembly Bill 1836, prohibiting unauthorized AI-generated replicas of deceased personalities without prior consent to protect performers’ rights and likenesses.
Sen. Warren to debate John Deaton, criticizes ‘crypto billionaires’
The Massachusetts senator said she agreed to two debates in October, while John Deaton challenged her to five after his primary victory.
Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application.
US regulator again delays decision on eco-friendly Bitcoin ETF
The carbon-offset Bitcoin ETF has been waiting on regulators since December 2023.