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Trump backs cryptocurrency, vows to make America its leader

Former President Trump embraces cryptocurrency industry and aims for the US to lead in the field.

Crypto Industry Lobbies Trump and His Allies After Election Wins

Crypto executives are lobbying the incoming Trump administration to reshape regulations and personnel in favor of the industry.

Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

Trump nominates Paul Atkins to chair the SEC, emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrencies for the U.S. economy.

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg

Nigeria's SEC is set to license cryptocurrency issuers, responding to growing market demand and aligning with global regulatory trends.

If You Made Money in the Trump-Powered Bitcoin Rally, Be Careful

Bitcoin's surge to $100,000 is largely driven by political support and regulatory approvals fueling investor enthusiasm.
Past skepticism has turned into mania, significantly impacting Bitcoin's price and appeal.

Hawk Tuah Girl Pledges Full Cooperation With Lawsuit Against Her Disastrous Memecoin

Haliey Welch is cooperating with a lawsuit related to her meme coin, emphasizing accountability and commitment to those affected.

Trump backs cryptocurrency, vows to make America its leader

Former President Trump embraces cryptocurrency industry and aims for the US to lead in the field.

Crypto Industry Lobbies Trump and His Allies After Election Wins

Crypto executives are lobbying the incoming Trump administration to reshape regulations and personnel in favor of the industry.

Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

Trump nominates Paul Atkins to chair the SEC, emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrencies for the U.S. economy.

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg

Nigeria's SEC is set to license cryptocurrency issuers, responding to growing market demand and aligning with global regulatory trends.

If You Made Money in the Trump-Powered Bitcoin Rally, Be Careful

Bitcoin's surge to $100,000 is largely driven by political support and regulatory approvals fueling investor enthusiasm.
Past skepticism has turned into mania, significantly impacting Bitcoin's price and appeal.

Hawk Tuah Girl Pledges Full Cooperation With Lawsuit Against Her Disastrous Memecoin

Haliey Welch is cooperating with a lawsuit related to her meme coin, emphasizing accountability and commitment to those affected.
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#donald-trump

Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF

Donald Trump nominates Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, emphasizing his experience in securities and crypto regulation.

Trump Puts Shares of His Media Company in a Trust

Donald Trump transferred his shares in Trump Media to a trust controlled by his son, maintaining indirect ownership but shifting control.

Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF

Donald Trump nominates Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, emphasizing his experience in securities and crypto regulation.

Trump Puts Shares of His Media Company in a Trust

Donald Trump transferred his shares in Trump Media to a trust controlled by his son, maintaining indirect ownership but shifting control.
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#corporate-governance

A court tossed Nasdaq's diversity rules, but boardrooms have gotten more diverse anyway

The recent court ruling may hinder progress in corporate diversity efforts, suggesting a potential regression amid a hostile political climate.

Fed Bank Examiner Allegedly Gave Himself A Little Bonus

The SEC is cracking down on insider trading, exemplified by its lawsuit against a former Richmond Fed supervisor for trading on confidential information.

A court tossed Nasdaq's diversity rules, but boardrooms have gotten more diverse anyway

The recent court ruling may hinder progress in corporate diversity efforts, suggesting a potential regression amid a hostile political climate.

Fed Bank Examiner Allegedly Gave Himself A Little Bonus

The SEC is cracking down on insider trading, exemplified by its lawsuit against a former Richmond Fed supervisor for trading on confidential information.
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#financial-regulations

Trump taps Paul Atkins to lead the SEC in crypto-friendly move

Trump's nomination of Paul Atkins indicates a crypto-friendly leadership shift at the SEC.

How the Supreme Court could be blamed for a future market crash

Supreme Court rulings curtailed federal agencies' authority, particularly impacting the Securities and Exchange Commission, potentially leading to weaker regulations and oversight of financial markets.

Trump taps Paul Atkins to lead the SEC in crypto-friendly move

Trump's nomination of Paul Atkins indicates a crypto-friendly leadership shift at the SEC.

How the Supreme Court could be blamed for a future market crash

Supreme Court rulings curtailed federal agencies' authority, particularly impacting the Securities and Exchange Commission, potentially leading to weaker regulations and oversight of financial markets.
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#financial-fraud

A $1.6M Miami Ponzi scheme paid for private school, tennis lessons, nails, feds say

Dusan Varga financed an extravagant lifestyle through a Ponzi scheme, attracting $1.6 million from investors before facing legal action.

A laid-off Foot Locker employee shorted the stock and made over $100,000, authorities say

A former Foot Locker executive faces insider trading charges for profiting from advance knowledge of poor earnings announcements.

A $1.6M Miami Ponzi scheme paid for private school, tennis lessons, nails, feds say

Dusan Varga financed an extravagant lifestyle through a Ponzi scheme, attracting $1.6 million from investors before facing legal action.

A laid-off Foot Locker employee shorted the stock and made over $100,000, authorities say

A former Foot Locker executive faces insider trading charges for profiting from advance knowledge of poor earnings announcements.
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#cryptocurrency-regulation

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who took aim at crypto industry, to step down in January

Gary Gensler, controversial SEC chair, will leave the agency on January 20, 2024, amid tensions with the cryptocurrency industry.

VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources

New York Attorney General's office is intensifying scrutiny on Uniswap, reflecting broader regulatory actions against cryptocurrency platforms due to concerns over compliance.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who took aim at crypto industry, to step down in January

Gary Gensler, controversial SEC chair, will leave the agency on January 20, 2024, amid tensions with the cryptocurrency industry.

VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources

New York Attorney General's office is intensifying scrutiny on Uniswap, reflecting broader regulatory actions against cryptocurrency platforms due to concerns over compliance.
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#crypto-regulation

US Crypto Regulation Needs a Hard Fork

The SEC needs a regulatory change to better support innovation in crypto and clarify security definitions.

Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports

Nigeria's SEC is cracking down on unlicensed crypto firms to ensure regulations are followed.

US Crypto Regulation Needs a Hard Fork

The SEC needs a regulatory change to better support innovation in crypto and clarify security definitions.

Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports

Nigeria's SEC is cracking down on unlicensed crypto firms to ensure regulations are followed.
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#cybersecurity

Alabama man charged with hacking SEC's X account, causing bitcoin to soar with fake post

An Alabama man was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account, causing a significant spike in bitcoin's value with false information.
The hack involved a false announcement regarding bitcoin exchange-traded funds, leading to a market shock.

SEC Charges 4 Companies Over Misleading SolarWinds Cyberattack Disclosures

Four companies misled investors about the SolarWinds cyber attack, leading to SEC charges and penalties for failing to disclose the incident's extent.

Alabama man charged with hacking SEC's X account, causing bitcoin to soar with fake post

An Alabama man was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account, causing a significant spike in bitcoin's value with false information.
The hack involved a false announcement regarding bitcoin exchange-traded funds, leading to a market shock.

SEC Charges 4 Companies Over Misleading SolarWinds Cyberattack Disclosures

Four companies misled investors about the SolarWinds cyber attack, leading to SEC charges and penalties for failing to disclose the incident's extent.
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Crook made millions by breaking into execs' Office365 inboxes, feds say

Federal prosecutors charged Robert B. Westbrook for a 'hack-to-trade' scheme stealing financial data from corporate executives through Office365 hacking.

The Morning Risk Report: Carl Icahn Pays $2 Million to Settle SEC Investigation Tied to Short-Seller Report

Icahn settles SEC charges for $2 million amid significant corporate losses after a short-seller's damaging report.

SEC Approves the First Leveraged MicroStrategy ETF

MSTX is the first leveraged single-stock ETF targeting MicroStrategy, designed for amplified exposure to Bitcoin.

U.S. Justice Department Targets AI Startup Fraud Ahead of IPOs

Ramsey is cracking down on fraudulent activities, especially among tech startups planning to go public.
The U.S. government is increasing scrutiny on AI technologies, with a focus on preventing misleading claims by companies in the sector.

The SEC's X account was apparently 'compromised' to falsely claim bitcoin ETFs were approved

The official SEC Twitter account was temporarily compromised and a rogue post about bitcoin ETFs being approved caused a temporary surge in bitcoin prices.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler clarified that the post was unauthorized and that the SEC has not approved the listing and trading of spot bitcoin ETFs.

Supreme Court Conservatives Appear Hostile To Securities And Exchange Commission's Reach

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices questioned the constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system during oral arguments.
The case could have significant implications for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law through administrative proceedings.
Conservative judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit previously ruled that Congress unconstitutionally gave the SEC the power to choose where to bring proceedings.

Supreme Court Rejects S.E.C.'s Administrative Tribunals

The Supreme Court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission's practice of bringing enforcement actions in internal tribunals violated the right to a jury trial.
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