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Jury convicts ex-SafeMoon CEO on all charges

A New York jury delivered a swift verdict against Braden John Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, finding him guilty on three felony counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States, money laundering, and wire fraud. The less-than-day deliberation followed a two-week…

CFTC exodus: Fourth commissioner to depart 'later this year'

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s Departure Signals Potential Regulatory Shift CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson announced her departure from the agency later this year, marking a significant development in the ongoing reshaping of US financial regulation. Her departure, following the completion of…

Coinbase breach hit almost 70k users — Attorneys

Coinbase’s Data Breach: A Six-Month Delay and $400 Million in Losses A recently filed document with Maine’s attorney general reveals a significant data breach at Coinbase, impacting nearly 69,500 users and remaining undetected for almost six months. The breach, discovered…

Texas House passes strategic Bitcoin reserve bill

Texas is poised to become a pioneer in state-level cryptocurrency adoption. The Texas House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) with a significant 101-42 vote, advancing legislation to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve managed by the state…