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Lawyers representing cryptocurrency and stock trading app Robinhood faced off against those for the secretary of the commonwealth of Massachusetts over the legality of a state regulation that could affect how the company markets itself to potential investors.Under Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin, the office's securities division
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Attorney General Letitia James said Mashinsky misled investors about the health of the now bankrupt crypto lender. Original Source
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Roughly 100 people answered the call from the crypto advocacy groups Chamber of Digital Commerce, Satoshi Action Fund, and Texas Blockchain Council to show Texas lawmakers they were against legislation targeting crypto mining firms.Gathering at the Texas Capitol in Austin on April 25, crypto enthusiasts, state lawmakers, industry leaders, and
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“Our 2023 report aims to address the imbalance between the noise of fleeting price movements– and the data that tracks the signals that matter, including the durable progress of Web3 technology. Overall, the report reflects a healthier industry than market prices may indicate, and a steady cycle of development, product
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As debates on digital currencies persist, several U.S. states are making strides in exploring a gold-backed state digital currency, regulating bitcoin mining, and addressing legal challenges in the cryptocurrency realm. Amid ongoing discussions among notable U.S. politicians regarding central bank digital currencies, Texas is considering a novel approach: a state-level digital
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The Lightning Network, a layer-2 payment solution built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, is six years old. Products, users and the amount of Bitcoin (BTC) sent on the Lightning Network (LN) has sky-rocketed in 2023, despite the price per Bitcoin slipping under $20,000.Source: Twitter/KerookeThe LN has benefited from the integration into
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Two Texas lawmakers have introduced identical bills for creating a state-based digital currency backed by gold, a move that comes despite objections from several United States lawmakers against introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).Senator Bryan Hughes introduced Senate Bill 2334 on March 10, with Representative Mark Dorazio introducing House Bill
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Multifaceted trading platform Robinhood will pay the $10 million fine to DFPI following an investigation by NASAA. Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has reached a $10.2 million settlement with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). According to reports, the financial services company is paying the penalty for “operational and technical failures”
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The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued a consumer protection alert addressing the “alleged cryptocurrency exchange” known as Eucoinotrade. At least one person may have fallen victim to what appears to be “advanced fee fraud,” per the report. This is a confidence scheme that involves soliciting large sum
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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation said that the company behind cryptocurrency and stock trading platform Robinhood will likely pay more than $10 million in penalties “for operational and technical failures that harmed main street investors.”In an April 6 announcement, the DFPI said the settlement — up to
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