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Crypto News Today: Trump Jr. Declares Crypto the New Weapon for U.S. Economic Hegemony
During a surprise appearance at the Ondo Summit in New York City on Thursday, Donald Trump Jr. shared his strong belief in the future of cryptocurrency, stating that it could play a pivotal role in securing America’s economic dominance. “I think it’s perhaps the future of American hegemony, in terms of our economic status, our …
Anjali Belgaumkar·7 Feb 20252 min
Crypto News: Former Malaysian PM’s X Account Hacked in $3.4 Million Meme Coin Scam
In a recent crypto scam, hackers gained control of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s X account and used it to promote a fake meme coin called “Malaysia.” According to reports, the token was initially listed on the Solana blockchain and saw its market cap surge by $3.4 million before rapidly collapsing. The scam follows …
Anjali Belgaumkar·6 Feb 20251 min
Rep. Hill Slams Gensler’s Crypto Crackdown, Outlines Goals with Crypto Czar
The cryptocurrency market is thriving, with Bitcoin soaring to new heights and the overall market cap surpassing $3 trillion. However, despite the market’s success, there is ongoing debate about the role of regulation and how it will shape next. Impact of Regulation on Crypto Recently, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill said that …
Anjali Belgaumkar·6 Feb 20253 min
Crypto News: SEC Judge Who Signed Off on Ripple Case Appeal Moves to IT Department
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a significant shift in its personnel, moving its Chief Litigation Lawyer, Jorge Tenreiro, to a position in the IT department. This department handles the agency’s computer systems. The decision, reported by The Wall Street Journal on February 5, comes after Tenreiro was heavily involved in leading …
Anjali Belgaumkar·6 Feb 20253 min
NewsXRP Price Prediction For February 6
Ripple’s XRP is currently down by more than three percent and is retesting levels below the $2.50 mark. The price hit a low of $2.36 in the last 24 hours and is now eyeing to break above the $2.50 and $2.70 levels. These levels have provided strong support for XRP’s price in the past. On …
Anjali Belgaumkar·6 Feb 20252 min
Ripple Expands US Workforce by 75% After Elections: Is the SEC Lawsuit Ending Soon?
Ripple’s CLO recently shared his thoughts on the new U.S. administration’s approach to cryptocurrency. In an interview with CNBC, Alderoty expressed his satisfaction with the changes brought about by the new administration. He explained that the previous administration had essentially waged a “war” on crypto, pushing the industry out of the U.S. in favor of …
Anjali Belgaumkar·6 Feb 20252 min
Legal Watchdog Seeks Investigation into Trump’s Promotion of Controversial TRUMP Token
Public Citizen, a U.S.-based nonprofit watchdog group, has formally requested a federal investigation into President Donald Trump’s promotion of a cryptocurrency known as the TRUMP token. The complaint, submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), claims that Trump may have violated federal laws prohibiting the solicitation of gifts …
Anjali Belgaumkar·6 Feb 20252 min
XRP Lawsuit News: Ripple CLO Discusses What’s Next, Remains Hopeful About Atkins
Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drawn attention within the crypto industry. The case, which began in 2020, centers around allegations that Ripple Labs failed to register its XRP token as a security with the SEC. However, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, recently shared his thoughts …
Anjali Belgaumkar·5 Feb 20252 min
Empower Oversight Sues SEC for Release of Crypto Conflicts Probe
Empower Oversight has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the release of a long-awaited report on ethical conflicts and selective enforcement within the agency. The SEC Office of Inspector General (SEC OIG) completed the report more than a year ago, but the SEC has yet to release it or …
Anjali Belgaumkar·5 Feb 20252 min