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Binance Hires Former DOJ Prosecutor M. Kendall Day as Legal Counsel in SEC Lawsuit
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Binance Hires Former DOJ Prosecutor M. Kendall Day as Legal Counsel in SEC Lawsuit

Bloomberg reports that Binance Holdings Ltd. has recently hired M. Kendall Day, a former prosecutor from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), as their attorney to represent them in the ongoing lawsuit initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Binance.US Refutes SEC's Attempted Asset Freeze, Vows to Defend Itself in Court
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Binance.US Refutes SEC's Attempted Asset Freeze, Vows to Defend Itself in Court

In a recent update, Binance.US, the American affiliate of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, provided an encouraging development in its ongoing legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

MetaMask Developer ConsenSys Challenges SEC's Proposed 'Exchange' Definition, Citing Blockchain Misunderstandings
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MetaMask Developer ConsenSys Challenges SEC's Proposed 'Exchange' Definition, Citing Blockchain Misunderstandings

Blockchain tech company ConsenSys, represented by lawyer Bill Hughes, has formally objected to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the redefinition of a securities "exchange".

Polygon Labs Critiques SEC Proposed Rulemaking That Threatens Permissionless Blockchain Networks
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Polygon Labs Critiques SEC Proposed Rulemaking That Threatens Permissionless Blockchain Networks

Polygon Labs, the leading blockchain technology firm, issued a response today to a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that redefines the term "exchange."

Gemini Launches ETH & MATIC Staking Services in Switzerland and Turkey Amidst U.S Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto Staking
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Gemini Launches ETH & MATIC Staking Services in Switzerland and Turkey Amidst U.S Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto Staking

Crypto exchange Gemini has announced the expansion of its staking services to users in Switzerland and Turkey. The development comes at a time when United States-based exchanges face regulatory hurdles with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding similar services.

Solana Foundation Responds to SEC's Security Classification of SOL Token
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Solana Foundation Responds to SEC's Security Classification of SOL Token

The Solana Foundation has publicly objected to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent classification of its native cryptocurrency, Solana (SOL), as a security.

Crypto Market Outflows Continue for 8th Week Amid Rising Rates and SEC Actions
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Crypto Market Outflows Continue for 8th Week Amid Rising Rates and SEC Actions

The cryptocurrency market has recorded its eighth consecutive week of outflows, driven by ongoing monetary policy concerns and mounting regulatory pressures.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Unfazed by Recent SEC Accusations Against Binance and Coinbase
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Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Unfazed by Recent SEC Accusations Against Binance and Coinbase

Data provided by Glassnode reveals that the percentage of Bitcoin supply sent to trading platforms by long-term holders accounts for a mere 0.004% of the total. This figure underscores the significant inactivity of long-term Bitcoin holders amid intensifying market pressures, demonstrating an apparent indifference to the regulatory accusations faced by leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase.

Binance CEO Refutes SEC's $12 Billion Fund Misappropriation Claims
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Binance CEO Refutes SEC's $12 Billion Fund Misappropriation Claims

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has categorically denied the allegations recently published by CoinDesk stating that $12 billion were redirected to firms under his control.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Stricter Crypto Regulations amid Legal Cases Against Coinbase and Binance
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Stricter Crypto Regulations amid Legal Cases Against Coinbase and Binance

In light of the rising legal cases against major cryptocurrency platforms Coinbase and Binance, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for enhanced regulation to protect cryptocurrency users and investors.