Mike Dalton
Writer
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Mike is a library technician and freelance writer who spends time researching a lot of things. He is curious about everything and is continually astounded by the vast amount of blockchain projects in the world.
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The US SEC Has Dropped Investigations Into Paxos’ BUSD and Hiro’s Stacks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ended investigations into two crypto firms without initiating legal action.
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Circle Has Received EU Approval for Its USDC Stablecoin
The stablecoin firm is one of the first to comply with Europe's MiCA rules as they come into effect this summer.
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Crypto in the US 2024 Elections: Key Issues in the United States
Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump illustrate the Democratic and Republican parties' divide over crypto.
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Samourai, Uniswap, and Metamask: Why the U.S. Is Cracking Down on Crypto Apps
U.S. agencies targeted three popular crypto applications in April.
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Uniswap Has Received Warning of a Possible SEC Lawsuit
DeFi platform Uniswap is expected to face a securities lawsuit after receiving a notice from regulators.
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SBF Will Likely Serve Less Than His Full 25-Year Sentence
Some experts believe Sam Bankman-Fried could spend between 12.5 and 18.5 years in prison for his crimes at FTX.
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UK Investors Must Now Pass a Test to Use Top Crypto Exchanges
Coinbase, Crypto.com, Gemini, OKX, and Kraken are asking users to prove their knowledge of cryptocurrency risks prior to trading.
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Bitcoin Spot ETF FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Some experts believe a spot Bitcoin ETF will be approved by January 10. Here's what you should know.
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Binance Has Settled With U.S. Authorities for Billions as Its Ex-CEO Faces Prison
Binance has resolved various investigations and will continue to operate outside the U.S. Its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has resigned.
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What the U.K.'s New Crypto Advertising Laws Mean for Investors
New regulations in the United Kingdom restrict how crypto companies can operate and advertise themselves.