Legal Win For Crypto? Supreme Court Decision Restricts SEC’s Lawmaking Reach | Bitcoinist.com

In a significant move, the United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling that limits the authority of federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to interpret laws deemed “ambiguous” through the rulemaking process.

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Coinbase Sues SEC, Demanding Clearer Guidelines On Crypto Regulation | Bitcoinist.com

In a recent development, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has initiated a legal offensive against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). 
The lawsuits, filed in a Washington, D.C.

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Federal Jury Makes History By Ruling Crypto Manipulation As ‘Securities Fraud’ | Bitcoinist.com

In a landmark case brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), two individuals have been convicted of manipulating the price of a crypto asset deemed a “security” and allegedly conspiring to defraud investors by purchasing Hydrogen Technology’s HYDRO cryptocurrency.

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BREAKING: CFTC Launches Crypto Investigation Into Jump Trading | Bitcoinist.com

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched an investigation into the Chicago-based trading firm Jump’s participation in the crypto market, focusing on its trading and investment activities, according to an undisclosed source familiar with the matter, as reported by Fortune Magazine

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Crypto Billionaires Go All-In: $160 Million Fund Takes Aim At Senate Democrats | Bitcoinist.com

As the US elections approach, crypto billionaires have reportedly amassed a staggering $160 million war chest to support candidates supporting favorable digital asset industry regulations.

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Spanish Court Grants Bail To ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Amid Extradition Requests | Bitcoinist.com

In a significant legal development, Roger Ver, an early investor in Bitcoin, who has been indicted by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on multiple charges, including mail fraud and tax evasion, has been released on bail by a Spanish court amid extradition requests from US authorities.

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Crypto Case Fiasco Leads To Complete Shutdown Of SEC Office In This City | Bitcoinist.com

As a result of its ongoing crackdown on the nascent crypto industry and mounting unfavorable results in its cases against digital asset platforms, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the impending closure of its regional office in Salt Lake City, citing “significant attriti

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