At a recent SEC roundtable on DeFi regulation, Chair Paul Atkins voiced concerns about the previous administration’s crypto policies, particularly regarding self-custody and staking.
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Crypto Exec Arrested: Accused of Laundering $530M for Sanctioned Russian Banks
The founder of crypto firm Evita Pay, Iurii Gugnin, has been arrested and charged with allegedly funneling $530 million from sanctioned Russian banks into the US, raising concerns about crypto’s role in sanctions evasion.
UK Appoints Crypto Intelligence Specialist: What It Means for the Market
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