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Crypto ally Paul Atkins sworn in to replace Gary Gensler atop U.S. SEC

2025-04-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

In a significant regulatory shift, Trump-allied Paul Atkins was sworn in as SEC chairman on April 22, 2025, replacing Gary Gensler. The transition signals a potential transformation in cryptocurrency and financial regulatory approaches, with Atkins indicating an immediate willingness to implement …

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Coinbase says SEC intends to drop lawsuit against crypto exchange

2025-02-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The SEC agreed to drop its two-year lawsuit against Coinbase, marking a potential shift in the regulatory agency’s approach to cryptocurrency exchanges. Initially filed in June 2023, the lawsuit accused Coinbase of operating an unregistered securities exchange. The dismissal came after …

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