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Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump — kicking off a wave of pardons among some of the crypto industry’s biggest names.

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Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump — kicking off a wave of pardons among some of the crypto industry’s biggest names.

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The White House AI and Crypto Czar was one of the first, and most prominent, Silicon Valley representatives to be named to a major role in Trump’s new administration.

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Rep. French Hill's name may or may not end up on any of the final legislation that becomes crypto law in the U.S., but he was the one driving it forward.

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The Tennessee Republican sponsored the first piece of stablecoin legislation to become a U.S. law.

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Without the turnaround of Donald Trump on crypto, the road toward a U.S. governmental embrace of the new technology would likely have been a steeper climb.

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The STABLE token airdrop could accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-focused blockchain solutions, enhancing global financial transaction efficiency.
The post Stable launches STABLE token airdrop via Merkl and Stargate Finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brevis has launched ProverNet, a ZK-proof marketplace where provers can earn by computing proofs and apps can buy proving capacity.

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BlackRock is seeking the Securities and Exchange Commission's sign-off for a staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund.

XRP analysts highlighted the potential to rebound to $2.65 as institutional demand increased and derivatives traders flipped bullish.

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Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, is entering one of its most interesting phases in months. In just a few hours, big institutions moved 9,000 ETH off exchanges, major whales opened large long positions, and exchange supply dropped to new lows.  Many now wonder, is Ethereum preparing for its next big rally? Institutions Pull …

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The acquisition may intensify antitrust scrutiny and reshape streaming competition by consolidating major content under Netflix's control.
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The US equity market is valued at roughly $68 trillion, yet only about $670 million of that value currently exists on-chain in tokenized form. The scale of that gap has become a focal point for policymakers and market participants as regulators signal a shift toward integrating blockchain-based settlement into the core of American financial infrastructure. […]
The post SEC Chair Atkins just confirmed shock $68T timeline for tokenized markets that leaves legacy infrastructure dangerously exposed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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This was the firm's largest weekly haul in more than a month; the company also increased its cash holdings to $1 billion.

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The company framed the move, happening in early 2026, as a planned sunset.

Michael Saylor said that he pitched Bitcoin as “digital capital” to wealth funds and banks, calling it the foundation for a new yield-bearing credit asset class.

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NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rose 6.5% and Aave (AAVE) jumped 6.4%, leading the index higher over the weekend.

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The resolution comes as U.S. policymakers reassess digital asset regulation and begin formally evaluating tokenized securities.

Launched in 2023, the SEC probe into Ondo’s tokenized RWAs and ONDO token ended without charges, signaling a regulatory reset for onchain assets.

JP Mullin urged OM token holders to withdraw from OKX, alleging the exchange had not communicated with Mantra about the incoming token migration, resulting in inaccurate dates.

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The project also launched the Stable Foundation — a new independent organization set up to shepherd the Stable blockchain.

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The SEC has officially closed its years-long investigation into Ondo Finance, and the timing signals a clear change in how the U.S. is approaching tokenized assets. After being under scrutiny since 2023, Ondo walked away without a single charge. A Long Probe Comes to an End The investigation, launched under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, …

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Zooko Wilcox consulted with new anonymous phone service Phreeli on implementing a zero-knowledge proof system to preserve user privacy.

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The iShares Ethereum Staking Trust marks a bold push into on-chain yield exposure, as the SEC's tone has shifted under new leadership.

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This week’s Top crypto analysis highlights a market sitting at a critical turning point as Bitcoin/USD futures open interest drops to yearly lows and traders prepare for the final FOMC decision of 2025. With indicators recovering and major assets reacting ahead of the announcement, sentiment is shifting rapidly across the broader crypto market. Futures Market …

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The agency closed a confidential investigation started in 2024 without any charges, according to Ondo Finance, as real-world asset tokenization momentum continues gaining momentum.

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The U.S. SEC has closed its two-year investigation into Ondo Finance, started in October 2023 under Gary Gensler, without recommending charges. The probe examined Ondo’s tokenized U.S. Treasury products like OUSG and whether ONDO tokens qualify as securities. Ondo received formal notice in late November, clearing the path for U.S. expansion after registering as an …

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Strategy's significant Bitcoin acquisition highlights its bullish stance on cryptocurrency, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment.
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Many analysts say BTC’s rebound is a bull trap, warning its price could fall to as low as $40,000 over the coming months.

Binance suspended an employee and alerted authorities after an internal probe found the staffer allegedly used insider information to publish a post from an official account.