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SEC Commissioner Argues Blockchain Code Is Protected Free Speech Under the Constitution
Crypto & Fintech

SEC Commissioner Argues Blockchain Code Is Protected Free Speech Under the Constitution

A US securities regulator emphasized that open-source blockchain software development is constitutionally protected speech, challenging its automatic treatment as a securities activity.

Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Face Heavy Losses Amid Bitcoin's Prolonged Decline
Crypto & Fintech

Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Face Heavy Losses Amid Bitcoin's Prolonged Decline

Bitcoin’s price slide has triggered significant unrealized losses across institutional Bitcoin treasuries, with major holders seeing billions wiped off their portfolios.

Mt. Gox Bitcoin Repayments Drive BTC Below $60,000 Amid Market Selloff
Crypto & Fintech

Mt. Gox Bitcoin Repayments Drive BTC Below $60,000 Amid Market Selloff

Bitcoin fell below the $60,000 mark as Mt. Gox began large Bitcoin repayments to creditors, sparking widespread sell pressure and pushing the crypto market into deep correction territory.

California Attorney General Weighs Legal Challenge to Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
Corporate Power

California Attorney General Weighs Legal Challenge to Paramount-Warner Bros Merger

California’s Attorney General is nearing a decision on whether to sue to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros amid concerns over reduced competition and job losses in Hollywood.

Michael Saylor Rebuts Jim Cramer’s Claims Amid Bitcoin Price Drop
Crypto & Fintech

Michael Saylor Rebuts Jim Cramer’s Claims Amid Bitcoin Price Drop

Michael Saylor dismissed accusations from Jim Cramer blaming him for Bitcoin’s recent plunge, sparking debate over broader market factors influencing BTC’s decline.

Kraken Enables Access to SpaceX IPO via Tokenized Equity on xStocks Platform
Big Tech

Kraken Enables Access to SpaceX IPO via Tokenized Equity on xStocks Platform

Kraken has launched SpaceX IPO participation through its xStocks platform, offering tokenized shares to eligible users outside key restricted markets.

Ethereum Whale Sells 10,000 ETH as Market Faces Increased Downside Pressure
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Whale Sells 10,000 ETH as Market Faces Increased Downside Pressure

A long-dormant Ethereum wallet sold 10,000 ETH amid dwindling USDC reserves and persistent bearish signals, highlighting growing risk aversion among large holders.

Convicted Short-Seller Andrew Left Seeks Mistrial Over Jury Form Error
Corporate Power

Convicted Short-Seller Andrew Left Seeks Mistrial Over Jury Form Error

Andrew Left’s defense team demands a retrial after discovering the jury used an outdated form that included a dismissed charge, complicating the high-profile securities fraud case.

US Labor Market Adds 172,000 Jobs, Defying Recession Concerns
Markets & Macro

US Labor Market Adds 172,000 Jobs, Defying Recession Concerns

The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, signaling steady labor market growth amid inflation worries and global uncertainties.

Albanian Protests Erupt Over Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Near Protected Wetland
Trade & Tariffs

Albanian Protests Erupt Over Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Near Protected Wetland

Thousands in Albania protest plans for a €1.4 billion luxury resort tied to Jared Kushner’s firm, citing threats to a protected wetland home to flamingos and endangered species.