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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.
Kristalina Georgieva Launches Plan to Fight Digital Finance Fraud
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced a new initiative to combat cross-border fraud in digital finance during the IMF Meetings in Bangkok.
Ted Cruz Says Dell Philanthropy Will Drive Future Wealth Building
Senator Ted Cruz stated on X that Michael and Susan Dell's initiative for children will foster wealth creation and reshape perceptions of capitalism.
Changpeng Zhao Warns Against Unethical Crypto Exchange Practices
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao issued a warning on X regarding the destruction of trust through unethical business practices in the crypto industry.
Brian Armstrong Praises SEC Private Market Access Proposal
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed strong approval for the SEC's proposed changes to private market access in the U.S. on X.
Clarity Act Stalls; SEC, CFTC Move Into Regulatory Void
With Senate legislation dead, federal agencies are filling the gap through exemptions and rulemaking—unlocking institutional onchain trading but leaving spot crypto markets exposed.
Peter Schiff Alleges Regulatory Disparity in Bank Enforcement
Economist Peter Schiff accused U.S. regulators of unfair and politically motivated enforcement actions, contrasting the treatment of American Express with his own bank.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Voted No on Private Right of Action
Senator Cynthia Lummis stated on X that Democrats opposed a provision for a new private right of action for investors in the Senate's Clarity Act.
Michaël van de Poppe Recalls "Heaviest Flash Crash in Crypto" One Year Ago
Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading, marked the one-year anniversary of a significant crypto market flash crash on X.

David Gokhshtein Reports Hunter Biden Urges Crypto Policy on Merits
David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media, reported on X that Hunter Biden believes Democrats should evaluate crypto based on its merits, independent of political associations.

David Gokhshtein Reports Hunter Biden Says Gensler, Warren Got Crypto Wrong
David Gokhshtein, founder of this publication, shared a statement attributed to Hunter Biden on X, claiming that Gary Gensler and Elizabeth Warren have misunderstood cryptocurrency.
Pete Rizzo Says Anti-Bitcoin AOC's VP Odds Surge to Nearly 10%
Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo highlighted a surge in prediction market odds for Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to be the 2028 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee.
Tezos Co-Founder: Crypto Needs Neutral US Administration, Not Pro-Crypto Support
Arthur Breitman says the crypto industry requires only that the U.S. administration not be 'virulently against' digital assets, not active support for them.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Ban on Presidential Crypto Profits
Senator Elizabeth Warren stated on X that Congress must prohibit any president from profiting off their crypto coin, citing potential corruption.
Michaël van de Poppe Condemns Dutch Crypto Tax Plan
Michaël van de Poppe criticized a proposed Dutch government tax on digital assets and physical gold and silver, calling it "theft."
Michaël van de Poppe Criticizes Dutch Crypto Tax Policy
Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading, detailed the Netherlands' crypto tax policy, criticizing its impact on average investors.