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Christopher Brummer (right) , a professor known for running a prominent financial policy conference in Washington, is starting a crypto disclosure company. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Leading Crypto-Policy Academic in Washington to Open Disclosure Firm Bluprynt
Georgetown Law professor Christopher Brummer is leaping into crypto disclosure services as CEO of the new company, backed by Robinhood and a former PayPal chief.
Christopher Brummer (right) , a professor known for running a prominent financial policy conference in Washington, is starting a crypto disclosure company. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
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Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Appeals Guilty Verdict
Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering on Tuesday by a Dutch judge.
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
May 16, 2024 at 8:48 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
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Sydney Opera House in Australia (Stanbalik/Pixabay)
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Coinbase to Target Australia's Self-Managed Pension Funds: Bloomberg
“We are working on an offering to service those clients really well on a one-off basis — to have them trade with us and stay with us," a Coinbase official said.
Sydney Opera House in Australia (Stanbalik/Pixabay)
By Amitoj Singh
May 16, 2024 at 6:49 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
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Canada’s ‘Crypto King’ and Associate Arrested, Charged With Fraud in Alleged $30M Ponzi Scheme
Aiden Pleterski, 25, was reportedly kidnapped, beaten and tortured by five of his alleged victims last summer.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
May 15, 2024 at 11:24 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Rep. Patrick McHenry (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill
The House is set next week to vote on a wide-ranging bill to set crypto regulations, though its potential in the Senate remains murky, despite the optimism of its proponents.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 15, 2024 at 8:06 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Oklahoma's new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining (Unsplash)
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Sweeping ‘Bitcoin Rights’ Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma
The new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining.
Oklahoma's new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining (Unsplash)
By Cheyenne Ligon
May 15, 2024 at 7:38 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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U.S. Capital building (Matt Anderson/Getty Images)
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House Resolution to Overturn Controversial SEC Rule Likely to Pass in Senate: Sources
Critics of the SEC bulletin argue it constrains companies unfairly.
U.S. Capital building (Matt Anderson/Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh DeJesse Hamilton
May 15, 2024 at 4:04 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Lewis Cohen (right) (CoinDesk archives)
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Cahill Gordon & Reindel Beefs Up Crypto Practice, Adds 3 Crypto-Native Lawyers Including Lewis Cohen
Lewis Cohen will co-chair the firm’s digital assets and emerging technology practice alongside former SDNY prosecutor Samson Enzer.
Lewis Cohen (right) (CoinDesk archives)
By Cheyenne Ligon
May 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and current U.S. President Joe Biden during a debate in the 2020 election. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Crypto's Election Season Is Kicking Off
Crypto is looking to play a bigger role than ever in this year's elections. We want to know how big.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and current U.S. President Joe Biden during a debate in the 2020 election. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
May 15, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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The Crypto Industry’s Influence on U.S. Elections is Bigger Than Ever, Industry Insiders Say
Crypto-focused PACs are shaping the outcome of certain key Congressional elections.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
May 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2024
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