SEC faces criticism over crypto staking shift

SEC faces criticism over crypto staking shift

Critics say the US regulator’s new stance on crypto staking contradicts past enforcement efforts and court rulings, deepening confusion over how digital assets are regulated. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing mounting criticism from current and former officials over its evolving stance on crypto staking services.  On May 29, the SEC’s Division…

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Metaplanet becomes 9th largest Bitcoin holder with 7M buy

Metaplanet becomes 9th largest Bitcoin holder with $117M buy

Metaplanet now ranks as the ninth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with over 8,888 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital after a $117.9 million purchase. Japanese investment company Metaplanet has become the world’s ninth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continuing its aggressive strategy to promote Bitcoin adoption across Asia. The company acquired an additional 1,088 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average…

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IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report

IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report

IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s decision to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers amid ongoing negotiations tied to the country’s extended financial program. The…

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NYC Comptroller rejects Mayor Adams’s proposal for Bitcoin-backed bonds

NYC Comptroller rejects Mayor Adams’s proposal for Bitcoin-backed bonds

Mayor Eric Adams’s push for a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond faces strong opposition from Comptroller Brad Lander, who found the plan “legally dubious and fiscally irresponsible.” New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has criticized Mayor Eric Adams’s proposal to issue municipal bonds backed by Bitcoin, warning that such a move would introduce financial risk and undermine…

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Growing BTC reserve requires Congressional legislation — VanEck exec

Growing BTC reserve requires Congressional legislation — VanEck exec

VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel, said sustainable Bitcoin reserve growth must happen gradually through Congressional bills. Building a permanent US strategic Bitcoin reserve would likely require targeted legislation rather than executive action, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Sigel said the most viable…

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Judge overturns fraud convictions in Mango Markets exploit case

Judge overturns fraud convictions in Mango Markets exploit case

A US judge vacated Mango Markets exploiter’s fraud convictions, ruling the DeFi protocol’s permissionless design left no room for misrepresentation. A US federal judge has vacated key fraud and manipulation convictions against Avraham Eisenberg, the trader at the center of the case involving a $110 million exploit of the decentralized exchange Mango Markets. On Friday,…

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