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8/ French authorities launched a criminal investigation into Binance over allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and drug trafficking. https://www.reuters.com/technology/french-investigators-open-money-laundering-probe-against-crypto-platform-binance-2025-01-28/
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7/ Arizona and Utah approved bills to establish state Bitcoin reserves. https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_/status/1884012987515822086 https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_/status/1884383337302921335
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6/ LayerZero reached a settlement with FTX over Alameda Ventures transactions. https://x.com/PrimordialAA/status/1885218237522030761?
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5/ ETFs: – The SEC approved the launch of the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, with an 83% BTC / 17% ETH ratio. https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nysearca/2025/34-102310.pdf – Bitwise filed an S-1 form with the SEC for a Dogecoin-based ETF. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2053791/000121390025007545/ea0228742-s1_bitwise.htm – The SEC accepted for review an application by Canary Capital for a Litecoin-based ETF. https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nasdaq/2025/34-102303.pdf
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4/ The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the Treasury. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/scott-bessent-wins-senate-confirmation-as-treasury-secretary.html
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3/ Kraken has reinstated staking services for U.S. customers after previously shutting them down due to regulatory action. https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1884980158995538240
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2/ KuCoin pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the U.S. and agreed to pay nearly $300 million in penalties. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/kucoin-pleads-guilty-unlicensed-money-transmission-charge-and-agrees-pay-penalties
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1/ The meme coin launch platform Pump.fun has been hit with a class-action lawsuit accusing it of fraud. https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/653c0500b1821c63d5bfc34b/679bc639ab1e1c197b450b99_PumpdotFun%20Jan%2030.pdf
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Last week in crypto regulation (January 27 - February 2):
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6/ Binance Labs rebranded to YZi Labs and shifted its focus to crypto startups and AI. https://x.com/BinanceLabs/status/1882428195267559770
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6/ Binance Labs rebranded to YZi Labs and shifted its focus to crypto startups and AI. https://x.com/BinanceLabs/status/1882428195267559770
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5/ Hackers used Nasdaq and Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs X accounts to promote meme coins STONKS and CUBA. https://x.com/ShloganG/status/1882347178162782529 https://x.com/punk9059/status/1881350463427391839
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4/ SEC Chairman Gary Gensler resigned, while the SEC sued Nova Labs and updated its crypto custody guidelines. https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/departure-gensler-012025 https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26229 https://www.sec.gov/rules-regulations/staff-guidance/staff-accounting-bulletins/staff-accounting-bulletin-122
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3/ MicroStrategy shareholders approved increasing securities issuance to accelerate its Bitcoin plan. The firm bought 11,000 BTC for $1 billion but faces potential tax liabilities of $2.7 billion on unrealized gains. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/microstrategy-share-increase-approved-to-fund-bitcoin-purchases https://x.com/saylor/status/1881688755096174607 https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/microstrategy-federal-income-tax-unrealized-gains-f60b2c04
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2/ Telegram and The Open Network partnered to require all crypto mini-apps to adopt the TON Connect protocol. https://x.com/ton_blockchain/status/1881716661268402397
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1/ Donald Trump pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, announced the $500 billion Stargate AI project, and issued an executive order banning CBDCs, forming a crypto working group, and exploring a national digital asset stockpile. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113869112741612092 https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/tech-leaders-pledge-up-to-500-billion-in-ai-investment-in-u-s-da506cd4 https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/strengthening-american-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/
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