Trump Says He Will Look At Samourai Wallet Co-Founder’s Case, Hinting At Possible Pardon

US President Donald Trump says that he will review the case of convicted Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez and potentially explore a pardon. That comes [...]

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SEC ’eased up on’ 60% of crypto enforcement cases under Trump: Report

The financial regulator dropped several cases against crypto companies in 2025, and is reportedly “no longer actively pursuing a single case against a firm with known Trump ties.”

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The Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer Freedoms

Bitcoin Magazine The Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer Freedoms As Trump vows to defend self-custody, the outcome of this landmark case could halt CBDC surveillance and bolster U.

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Bitcoin Jesus Is Free from the DOJ – But at a Huge Cost

Roger Ver, dubbed Bitcoin Jesus, is set to pay $48 million in taxes to settle DOJ charges. His case marks a pivotal moment in the Trump administration’s ongoing rollback of crypto-related prosecutions.

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Crypto sheds $400 billion in a week as Uptober nears — “worst case is $50K BTC”

Can Uptober’s bullish history overcome a $400 billion drawdown, Trump’s tariff shock, and a looming $22 billion options expiry testing fragile support? A $400 billion slide puts crypto’s summer rally to the test Crypto markets have endured one of their…

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XRP drops 34% from January peak as Trump crypto reserve plans fall short

XRP peaked at $3. 31 in January 2025, up 255% post-election. RippleNet transactions now near one million per day. SEC case nearly resolved; ETF filings remain pending. XRP has fallen 34% to $2.

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SEC drops Ripple case after 4 years: Sign of clearer crypto regulations?

Ripple's legal victory sets a precedent for future U.S. crypto policy and regulation. SEC delays XRP, SOL ETF decisions amid Ripple’s post-lawsuit business expansion. Donald Trump's returnThe post SEC drops Ripple case after 4 years: Sign of clearer crypto regulations? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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DeFi Education Fund urges Trump to “discontinue” DOJ’s Tornado Cash case against Roman Storm

The DeFi Education Fund, a research and advocacy organization, has petitioned the Trump administration to intervene in the prosecution of Roman Storm, the Tornado Cash co-founder facing criminal charges.

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Trump exonerates BitMEX co-founder in landmark anti-money laundering case

President Donald Trump issued full pardons to the three co-founders of crypto exchange BitMEX on March 27, clearing their names years after they admitted to violating US anti-money laundering laws, CNBC reported.

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Dogecoin, XRP Sink 7% as Trump Tariffs Threats Dent Markets; Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms

Markets have been heavy since Thursday as President Donald Trump warned of deeper tariffs on Canada and the European Union in case the two collude and policies impact U.S. economic activity.

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Bitcoin Nears $86K as Trump Calls for Rate Cuts, XRP Gets U.S. Futures After SEC Resolution

XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”

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Judge gives Heart a break, Trump throws crypto summit, Metaverse plans unveiled | Weekly Recap

Today’s edition of the weekly recap covers a legal setback in the Heart case, an upcoming White House crypto summit, and the Trump family’s planned metaverse expansion. Meanwhile, MetaMask adds Bitcoin and Solana support. Judge dismisses case against HEX founder…

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SEC drops case against Uniswap, marking a “huge win for DeFi”

Coinbase and Robinhood Crypto have also had their investigations dropped by the SEC Uniswap said it was a “huge win for DeFi” The move comes as the SEC undergoes a pro-crypto change of direction since US President Donald Trump took over office The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation into Uniswap […] The post SEC drops case against Uniswap, marking a “huge win for DeFi” appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Day after Trump calls DeepSeek as positive, US officials u-turn and classify it as IP theft

A day after U.S. President Donald Trump framed China’s DeepSeek AI as a “positive” development, the narrative flipped as authorities branded it a potential case of intellectual property theft. White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks now claims…

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Ripple exec ‘hopeful’ next SEC chair will withdraw enforcement case

The US Senate had not yet scheduled a hearing to consider Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell calls for Donald Trump intervention in BCH advocate Roger Ver’s case

Jesse Powell, co-founder of Kraken exchange, has publicly supported Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver, who is currently battling tax-related charges from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). In a Jan.

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XRP vs SEC Case ‘Likely’ to Stretch Beyond February, Pro-Ripple Legal Expert Reveals New Timeline

Jeremy Hogan, Partner at Hogan & Hogan, has shared his insights on the potential timeline for the XRP vs SEC case resolution. As the Trump administration prepares to take charge in two weeks, with Paul Atkins expected to assume the role of SEC Chair, the cryptocurrency community eagerly anticipates the conclusion of this prolonged legal […] The post XRP vs SEC Case ‘Likely’ to Stretch Beyond February, Pro-Ripple Legal Expert Reveals New Timeline appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Judge pushes CFTC trial with Gemini to Jan. 21

The civil case between the US financial regulator and Gemini Trust Company was initially scheduled to go to trial before Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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A Progressive Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Strengthening America’s Social Safety Net

Primarily endorsed by Bitcoin proponents, GOP politicians, and Trump, here’s how a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could actually appeal to progressives.

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COPA Vs. Wright Saga Continues: Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Skips Contempt Case Hearing

Online reports revealed Craig Wright skipped his UK court hearing today due to an alleged lack of resources to travel. The Australian computer scientist is facing a contempt of court case over his lawsuit against Bitcoin Core developers and could receive a prison sentence if the claim is proved.

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US Attorney behind Sam Bankman-Fried case will resign on Dec. 13

Deputy US Attorney Edward Y. Kim will serve as the acting head for the Southern District of New York until the Senate confirms one of Donald Trump’s nominees.

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Bitcoin Closing In On $100K: The Case For A Future Valuation Of $1 Million

Since November 5, the day President-elect Donald Trump secured another term in office, Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable uptrend, reaching a new all-time high of $93,300.   Since then, BTC has been trading within a narrow range between $89,000 and $92,000, positioning for a potential move toward the $100,000 milestone.

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Will Trump’s SEC Close The Ripple Case? Coinbase CLO Speaks Out

In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, crypto industry giants like Ripple and Coinbase are anticipating significant regulatory shifts. Trump has expressed a pro-crypto stance and has indicated his intention to replace Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler “on day one” of his administration. This move could lead […]

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Bitcoin ETFs recover, MicroStrategy buys more BTC, XRP Trust launched | Weekly Recap

The U. S. SEC apologizes for its “crypto assets securities” tag in the Binance case; Bitcoin ETFs recover lost capital; Harris gains on Trump; MicroStrategy expands its stash; Grayscale launches XRP Trust.

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Trump at Bitcoin 2024, Biden withdraws, ETH ETFs launch, Mt. Gox repayments | Weekly Recap

Last week in crypto, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Bitcoin 2024 conference; spot Ethereum ETFs began trading, but ended the week with net outflows; exchanges and creditors confirmed Mt.

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Bitcoin, Aave, BitTorrent, Conflux forecasts ahead of Trump’s speech

Cryptocurrency prices were muted this weekend as investors focused on the ongoing Bitcoin Conference in Tennessee and next week’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision.   Bitcoin held steady above $68,000 as speakers continued to make the case for cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin climbs as judge delivers bombshell ruling in Trump case

Bitcoin and the broader crypto are up as traders react to the latest Donald Trump news. The flagship cryptocurrency jumped back above $63,000 and altcoins mirrored similar gains as former US President Donald Trump received a major boost with the…

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Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht Deserves a Second Chance at Freedom

Nine years to the day after his life sentence, Ross Ulbricht’s controversial case may finally see a turn as Trump pledges to commute the sentence of the Bitcoin pioneer.

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Donald Trump NFT prices spike following release of mugshot in Georgia criminal case

The former U.S. president returned to X (formerly Twitter) for the first time since January 2021 to post his mugshot, which has now been thoroughly manipulated for memes by many users.

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XRP Lawsuit: Ripple Will Emerge Victorious In Case With SEC, Attorney Explains Why

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One of Bitcoin’s earliest users might soon get a U.S. presidential pardon

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who operated the dark web site from 2011 to 2013 before his arrest, could soon get pardoned by US President Donald Trump if things work out.   Silk Road was among the first public businesses to use Bitcoin, a move that helped bolster the asset’s use case.

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Silk Road’s Ulbricht Being Considered for Pardon by Trump: Report

The White House counsel's office reported to be reviewing the case documents for the convicted Silk Road operator.

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Crypto players plead presidential pardon case for Ross Ulbricht

Many are calling for Donald Trump to grant clemency to the Silk Road founder before he leaves office on Jan. 20.

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A New Crypto Use Case: Betting on an American Nightmare

How people abroad are betting on Trump refusing to leave the White House. Green means the price went up. Red,Continue Reading The post A New Crypto Use Case: Betting on an American Nightmare appeared first on CoinMarketCap Blog.

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The Chinese Yuan is Falling Once Again — and That’s Key for the Bitcoin Bull Case

Last year, one of the biggest narratives in the Bitcoin market was that tensions between China and the U. S. — which culminated in a massive trade war — was pushing cryptocurrencies higher. Whenever President Donald Trump tweeted about U.

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Meet President Trump’s Soon-to-Be BFF: Tiger King Joe Exotic

Tiger King Joe Exotic could be out antagonising Carole Baskin sooner than we think. Donald Trump has said he'll "Take a look" at the case. The post Meet President Trump’s Soon-to-Be BFF: Tiger King Joe Exotic appeared first on CCN.com

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Donald Trump Just Shot Himself in the Foot With His New York Times Lawsuit

Donald Trump wants to have his cake and eat it too, but Jean E. Carroll's legal team is using his pride against him. If Trump proceeds with his legal case against the New York Times, his accusers might be able to proceed against him.

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Post-Brexit Bromance Between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson Is Anything But Guaranteed

Will the post-Brexit U.K. choose the U.S. as its main ally? Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be making the case. The post Post-Brexit Bromance Between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson Is Anything But Guaranteed appeared first on CCN.com

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Analyst Makes A “Crazy” But “Compelling” Case for Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin price has gone back to the level before the jump it saw yesterday after Donald Trump alleviated Middle East worries. War cancelled, dump it. $BTC — Hsaka (@HsakaTrades) January 8, 2020 From $8,460 level, we have fallen 5.

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Dow Jones Forecast: Analyzing Trump's 'Horror Show' Tweet

President Donald Trump took to Twitter once more to rail against what he described as "horror show" trade deals inked by previous White House administrations and make the case that tariffs are good for the United States.

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Industry Leader Claims U.S. Outlawing Crypto Ownership Would be “Worst Case Scenario”

Although most of the crypto industry has long known that the US is far behind other countries in terms of implementing “do no harm” regulations on nascent markets, recent comments from President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin have signaled that rather than creating a “sand-box” regulatory environment for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, they will.

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Console makers warn Trump that tariffs could cost US gamers up to $840M

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft collaborated on an open letter protesting the Trump administrations’s controversial proposition on Chinese tariffs. They warn that the worst case scenario would be that game consoles, are on the proposed product list, would get even more expensive.

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FED v ECB, Is Trump Turning America Against the World?

Tech war, trade war, currency wars, and they said Trump would give us no wars. Thankfully, that remains the case technically, in part probably because American presidents rarely start a... The post FED v ECB, Is Trump Turning America Against the World? appeared first on Trustnodes.

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Donald Trump’s Aggressive Stance in US-China Trade War Could Be a Blessing for Bitcoin

Was Bitcoin’s recent rally past $8K actually a spillover effect from the ongoing US-China trade war? Of course, any conclusion along those lines can be somewhat speculative in nature. However, a growing number of experts, including many industry insiders, seem to believe this was precisely the case.

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Is Ripple (XRP) “Security” Question Out? XRP Cryptocurrency Coin Price is Up 44.7 Percent

Today’s Latest Ripple (XRP) News Updates and Analysis Well, the Ripple community and in particular, the XRP Army are ecstatic. Coinciding with the Stock Market slump, Trump decision to pump up the pressure on China and the rally of Bitcoin and other asset prices, Ripple (XRP) bulls are back. But, this hasn’t been the case […]

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ConsenSys’ Joseph Lubin: The Decentralized World of 2047; Trump, Facebook and Crypto Hot Takes

The world of technology and innovation exists, years, and often decades ahead of the mainstream public. If that's the case, then blockchain technology is a kind of technology that goes even further beyond, reaching out to the world of 2047.

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India: Why Facebook’s pet crypto-project could trump other competitors

In disappointing news for Indian crypto-enthusiasts, the Indian Supreme Court adjourned the ‘Crypto Vs RBI’ case hearing on March 29, failing to bring regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies in the country.

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Trump’s Economy Makes Michael Novogratz ‘More Bullish’ on Bitcoin

By CCN: Go right ahead lefties with your monetary policies. You’re rallying crypto bulls. And you right leaners who are calling for lower interest rates are as good as gold for crypto, too. That’s the message from former hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz.

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Jussie Smollett Should Thank Trump and MAGA for Making Him Famous

A Chicago fire is spiking under “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s seat as the deadline approaches for his due payment of more than $130,000 to the city following a costly investigation into an allegedly staged hate attack.

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