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David Gokhshtein Says US Got Approval to Seize $1.2 Billion in Crypto
David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, announced on X that US authorities received court approval to seize $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency stolen by North Korea from Binance.
Scott Melker Reports CFTC Approves TZERO Derivatives Exchange
Scott Melker announced the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has greenlit a tZERO subsidiary to operate a regulated derivatives exchange.
Kevin O'Leary Says Regulatory Clarity Needed for Crypto Adoption
Investor Kevin O'Leary stated on X that institutional adoption of stablecoins and blockchain is stalled awaiting regulatory clarity.
Cynthia Lummis Criticizes Democrats on Failed Crypto Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) stated on X that Democratic opposition led to the failure of the bipartisan Clarity Act despite extensive concessions.
Elizabeth Warren Questions White House on Prediction Market Insider Trading
Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly questioned whether the White House has taken action to prevent insider trading on prediction markets.
Cynthia Lummis Highlights Digital Asset Benefits for Affordability
Senator Cynthia Lummis detailed how digital assets improve payroll processing and international remittances on X.

David Gokhshtein Says Coinbase Gets National Trust Bank Approval
David Gokhshtein announced on X that Coinbase has received full federal approval to operate a national trust bank.
Pete Rizzo Warns of Elizabeth Warren's Crypto Threat as Banking Chair
Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo highlighted Senator Elizabeth Warren's strong anti-crypto statements as she prepares to chair the Senate Banking Committee.

India's ED Raids CoinDCX, Delta Exchange Over Alleged Forex Violations
Enforcement Directorate alleges exchanges bypassed forex rules by routing thousands of crores in crypto trades to overseas platforms including Binance and Bybit.
Maxine Waters Vows to Lead House Financial Services Committee
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters declared her readiness to chair the House Financial Services Committee, detailing her commitment in a letter to House Democrats.

David Gokhshtein Highlights Former FBI Agent's Crypto Theft Plea
David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, noted a former FBI agent pleaded guilty to stealing $2.47 million in crypto from investigations.
Kevin O'Leary Predicts End to Trade War, Clarity Act Passage
Investor Kevin O'Leary shared three specific predictions for 2027 on X, including the resolution of the Canada-U.S. trade dispute and the passage of the Clarity Act.
Changpeng Zhao Warns Against Storing API Keys with Third Parties
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao issued a warning on X today, advising users to revoke API keys stored with third-party platforms.
Scott Melker Reports Mercado Bitcoin to Reopen, Cover Losses
Scott Melker, host of The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, shared an update on X regarding Mercado Bitcoin's plan to resume operations and compensate customers for stolen assets.
Changpeng Zhao Acknowledges 'Serious Security Failures' in Binance Hack
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao stated that a recent hack exposed significant security weaknesses at the cryptocurrency exchange.
Pete Rizzo Warns of Democratic Sweep's Impact on Crypto Policy
Bitcoin historian and editor Pete Rizzo cautioned that a Democratic sweep in the 2026 mid-term elections could threaten the digital asset industry.

David Gokhshtein Says New Jersey Dropped Coinbase Staking Case, Citing Lost Rewards
The founder of Gokhshtein Media reported that New Jersey residents faced a three-year ban on new crypto staking on Coinbase, a restriction now lifted.

David Gokhshtein Says Crypto Hack Now a Foreign Policy Issue
Gokhshtein Media founder David Gokhshtein highlighted former President Trump's comment about a crypto hack becoming a foreign policy concern on X.
Scott Melker Reports Gate.io Freezes Accounts Linked to Binance Hacker
Scott Melker shared that Gate.io has frozen accounts linked to the recent Binance hack and will cooperate with law enforcement.

David Gokhshtein Says Binance Hacker Sold $5M Tokens for $71
David Gokhshtein reported on X that a Binance hacker liquidated a significant token holding for a minimal sum.
Noncustodial Label Won't Shield Crypto Wallets From Money Transmitter Rules
Wallets with integrated swaps, recovery tools, or payment features must analyze actual activities to determine federal and state licensing obligations—the noncustodial claim alone won't suffice.
Pete Rizzo Reports Jack Dorsey's BitChat App Banned in China
Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo announced on X that Jack Dorsey's BitChat application, which enables offline Bitcoin transactions, has been banned in China.
Changpeng Zhao Warns Against Fake Claims on Social Media
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao cautioned against the prevalence of fake information on X, specifically addressing unverified claims and screenshots.

David Gokhshtein Questions Crypto Stability Without Binance SAFU
David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, posted on X speculating about the potential impact on the crypto market if Binance's Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) were not in place.
Cynthia Lummis Says Clarity Act Would Classify Binance as Covered Person
Senator Cynthia Lummis stated on X that the Clarity Act would classify Binance as a covered person, providing better tools against bad actors.
Kobeissi Letter Details Binance Hack Mechanics, Binance to Cover Losses
The Kobeissi Letter provided new details on the $6.3 billion Binance hack, including how it occurred and Binance's commitment to cover unrecovered losses.
Kevin O'Leary Questions Crypto's Path Post-Midterms, CLARITY Act Impact
Investor Kevin O'Leary expressed uncertainty regarding the future of crypto regulation and Bitcoin's price in a post on X today.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Voted Against Fair Crypto Prices
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis claims Democrats opposed requirements for crypto brokers to ensure best available prices for customers.
Changpeng Zhao Details Recent Data Leaks, Warns Users on Security
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao highlighted four data leaks, including two in digital assets, and provided extensive security advice on X.
Changpeng Zhao Questions AI Role in Regulatory Approval Processes
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao suggested the lengthy trial and approval processes for new technologies could be streamlined by artificial intelligence.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Voted Against Closing Crypto Loopholes
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized Democrats for opposing anti-evasion language in the Clarity Act, which aims to strengthen digital asset regulation.
Brad Garlinghouse Announces OCC Approval for Ripple National Trust Bank
Ripple's CEO revealed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted final approval for Ripple National Trust Bank, providing a federally supervised platform.
Elizabeth Warren Warns Big Tech Using 2008 Wall Street Strategy
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims major technology companies are obscuring financial risks, putting the economy at risk, in a post on X.
Cynthia Lummis Reveals Crypto Fundraising Cap Cuts in Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis disclosed details of an agreement to reduce crypto fundraising caps within the Clarity Act, shared on X.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Voted Against Barring Convicted Felons from Crypto
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) stated on X that Democrats opposed amendments to the Clarity Act that would prevent individuals convicted of financial felonies from raising money under Regulation Crypto.

David Gokhshtein Says Healthy Bull Market for Digital Assets Is Coming
David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, posted on X that he anticipates the return of a healthy bull market for digital assets.
Elizabeth Warren Slams Boeing for Overcharging Pentagon
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed that Boeing has overcharged the Pentagon by nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers, calling for action against defense contractor price gouging.
Scott Melker Reports OCC Finalizes Stablecoin Rules
Scott Melker reported on X that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalized new federal rules for stablecoin issuers.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Blocked Clarity Act Over FTX-Style Protections
Senator Cynthia Lummis stated on X that the Clarity Act, designed to prevent FTX-style collapses, failed to advance due to Democratic opposition.
Scott Melker Reports CFTC Pushes Back Against CME Group Lawsuit
Scott Melker reported on X that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is challenging CME Group's lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures, arguing the exchange failed to prove financial harm.
Kevin O'Leary Differentiates Crypto Assets, Calls for Clarity Act
The investor and Shark Tank panelist outlined the legal and risk profiles of stablecoins, Bitcoin, and blockchain tokens on X.

Revolut Secures Gibraltar DLT License, Targets Global Crypto Expansion
The fintech firm received a Distributed Ledger Technology Provider license from Gibraltar regulators, enabling international crypto expansion beyond Europe.
Elizabeth Warren Warns of Merger's Impact on Restaurant Prices
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) cautioned on X that a potential merger between Sysco and Restaurant Depot could lead to increased costs for consumers and small businesses.
Brian Armstrong Says 24/7 Markets Fix Lag in News Reaction
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted the advantages of continuous trading, citing perpetual futures and tokenized stocks as solutions for immediate market responses.
Scott Melker Reports Novogratz Says Political Infighting Killed Crypto Clarity Act
Scott Melker, host of The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, reported remarks by Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz regarding a missed opportunity for crypto regulation.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Voted Against Crypto Whistleblower Protections
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) claimed on X that Democrats voted against including whistleblower protections for crypto fraud in legislation.
Anthony Pompliano Says Crypto Scam Fight is an "Intricate Cat-and-Mouse Game"
Investor Anthony Pompliano stated on X that the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and regulators to combat crypto scams represent a long-running, complex challenge.
Pete Rizzo Quotes Phong Le: MSCI Bitcoin Ruling "Immaterial" to Price
STRATEGY CEO Phong Le, quoted by Pete Rizzo, dismissed MSCI's anti-Bitcoin ruling as irrelevant to MSTR and STRC's valuation.
Changpeng Zhao Says China Has Not Unbanned Crypto Yet
The Binance founder clarified on X that earlier hopes for a shift in China's crypto stance, sparked by a Solana ad, appear premature.
David Sacks Praises Official for Crypto Market Structure Progress
Investor and White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks lauded a departing government official for advancing crypto policy legislation.