Silk Road founder trusts Trump to ‘honor his pledge’ for commutation
Ross Ulbricht, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2015, asked Donald Trump for a “second chance” at freedom. Go to Source
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Brazil Prepares to Let Tradfi Institutions Embrace Crypto
The Central Bank of Brazil is preparing to open the cryptocurrency market to traditional finance institutions, which will be able to operate in this industry with clarity after the enactment of the upcoming regulation. Small crypto startups might face challenges in regularizing their situation due to the high bar this framework will impose. Central Bank … Read more
Italy scales back plans to hike crypto tax rate: Report
A Bloomberg report suggested Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could accept a proposal for a 28% tax hike on crypto rather than a 42% one. Go to Source
Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment
The Republican promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler “on day one,” but a tweet suggested he would also attempt to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for a replacement. Go to Source
Trump’s Election Will Spark a “Wild West” Era in Crypto, Says Swan.com CEO
Klippsten warns that relaxed regulations under Trump could trigger a chaotic altcoin surge, drawing liquidity away from Bitcoin. Go to Source
Judge denies ex-Celsius CEO’s bid to dismiss fraud, manipulation charges
A federal judge ruled that Alex Mashinsky’s legal team’s arguments to dismiss two of his seven criminal charges were “either moot or without merit.” Go to Source
Bitcoin to be ‘political imperative,’ owning none ‘a liability’ — NYDIG
NYDIG’s research head Greg Cipolaro said “there are no excuses” for investors to shirk Bitcoin after Donald Trump and the Republicans’ election sweep. Go to Source
Elon Musk Ready to Implement Milei’s Chainsaw Model in the US
Elon Musk is coordinating to import Argentine President Milei’s chainsaw model to the U.S. Milei recently stated that his Minister of De-Regulation and State Transformation, Federico Sturzenegger, had coordinated with Musk to replicate Argentina’s model. Elon Musk Would Import Milei’s Chainsaw Model to the U.S. Experts from all over the world are examining the actions … Read more
What to Expect for Crypto Under Trump’s New Administration
A Moody’s digital assets expert outlines how a Trump administration and pro-crypto Congress could reshape U.S. crypto regulation, hinting at major industry impacts. Expert Analysis: How Trump’s Victory Could Reshape Crypto Regulation Cristiano Ventricelli, vice president for digital assets at Moody’s Ratings, discussed the potential implications of a Trump-led Republican administration on cryptocurrency regulation, suggesting … Read more
SEC Shake-Up: Pressure Builds for Gensler’s Immediate Resignation
The American Securities Association is urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to resign immediately, citing Trump’s election win as a mandate for a new direction focused on investor trust and economic growth. Pressure Mounts on SEC: ASA Calls for Gensler to Resign Immediately Following the results of the 2024 U.S. Election, the American Securities Association (ASA) … Read more
