Day: January 14, 2025

Court Orders SEC to Explain Crypto Stance

The U.S. Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing debate over cryptocurrency regulations. On January 13, the court ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide a detailed explanation for its refusal to address a petition by Coinbase, which called for clear crypto-specific regulations. This ruling […]

TON Eyes U.S. Expansion

The Open Network (TON), a blockchain project originally linked to Telegram, is shifting its focus toward the United States. This strategic expansion aligns with the vision of the TON Foundation, which sees the U.S. becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking to Cointelegraph on January 14, a […]

Italy’s Banking Giant Buys Bitcoin

Italy’s largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has taken a bold step into the cryptocurrency market. The bank recently acquired 11 Bitcoin, worth approximately €1 million, marking the first time an Italian financial institution has directly invested in Bitcoin. This groundbreaking purchase signals a potential shift in the traditionally conservative banking sector of Italy. From Skepticism […]

Warren’s Crypto War Intensifies

Senator Elizabeth Warren, renowned for her anti-crypto stance, has escalated her campaign against the cryptocurrency industry. In a letter to Scott Bessent, the incoming Treasury Secretary under Donald Trump, Warren urged for stricter crypto regulations. Her open letter, dated January 12, focused on empowering the Treasury Department to enforce anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing […]