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SEC Commissioner Peirce Defends Crypto Privacy Tools as Legitimate Financial Infrastructure
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has voiced support for crypto privacy tools, arguing regulators should not view privacy-enhancing technologies with suspicion.
Grant Cardone Adds 130 BTC; JPMorgan Seeks Crypto Analyst; CFTC Vacates Gemini Order
Grant Cardone added 130 BTC on the pullback, JPMorgan is hiring a crypto analyst, the CFTC moves to vacate Gemini consent order, and VanEck launches a spot BNB ETF.
Bitcoin Drops Below $73,000 on Middle East Tensions, CFTC Admits Error in Gemini Suit
A roundup of crypto news: Bitcoin fell below $73,000 as Middle East conflict escalated; CFTC acknowledged its lawsuit against Gemini was erroneous; Quantus warned of crypto market's unpreparedness for quantum threat; Grayscale called Hyperliquid a DeFi breakthrough; and a hacker stole $15 million in a GUA airdrop.
Polymarket VP Denies Mandatory KYC Rumors, Says Only for Closed Beta
Polymarket VP Josh Stevens refutes rumors of mandatory KYC verification, stating it is only required for participants in a closed beta of a new product and will be removed upon full release.
Hack Intercepts $15M SUPERFORTUNE Airdrop, Token Plunges 75%
A hacker redirected a $15 million airdrop from the SUPERFORTUNE (GUA) project by spoofing a multisig transaction address, then dumped 14.98 million GUA tokens, causing a 75% price crash.
Grayscale Research Highlights Hyperliquid as Top DeFi Growth Story
Grayscale Research has named decentralized exchange Hyperliquid one of the most notable growth stories in DeFi, citing its perpetual futures exchange, native L1 network, and HYPE token economy as key drivers.
Crypto Industry Ramps Up Political Spending Ahead of US Congressional Elections
The crypto industry has directed hundreds of millions of dollars to support loyal candidates in the upcoming US Congressional elections, with funding increasingly favoring Republicans. Key committees Fairshake and Fellowship are actively intervening in primaries.
CFTC Asks Court to Vacate 2022 Settlement with Gemini, Admitting Lawsuit Invalid
The CFTC has petitioned a federal court in New York to nullify its 2022 settlement with crypto exchange Gemini, acknowledging the lawsuit was unfounded.
Crypto Industry Unprepared for Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantus Study Finds
A new report from Quantus warns that the crypto industry is not ready for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, leaving wallets, exchanges, and governance systems vulnerable.
Bitcoin Drops to $73k as US-Iran Conflict Sparks $1B Liquidations
Bitcoin fell to $73,000 and Ethereum dropped below $2,000 as US-Iran tensions led to nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations over 24 hours, mostly long positions.
Bitcoin Drops to One-Week Low on Oil Supply Fears
Bitcoin fell to a one-week low as renewed concerns over global oil supplies, particularly the Strait of Hormuz blockade, drove fears of an Asian crisis.
Bitcoin Slips Below $76K Amid Mixed Onchain Signals
Bitcoin failed to hold above $80K resistance as onchain fundamentals weakened, but rising spot CVD hints at potential recovery.