Jesse is an engineering graduate and former business owner with hands-on experience in the crypto space. After running her own business, she transitioned into researching and writing about blockchain technology, decentralization, and the future of digital economies. Having worked with various crypto projects, she offers valuable insights into the expanding Web3 ecosystem.
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has sounded the alarm after uncovering more than 1,000 suspected cryptocurrency mining operations across the country, shedding light on a growing wave of underground activity in violation of the national crypto ban. The discovery stemmed from electricity consumption data that revealed widespread anomalies—signs pointing to unlicensed mining rigs operating at scale.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step toward deepening regulatory cooperation with El Salvador’s digital asset authority. According to a memo released by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, U.S. officials held direct talks with El Salvador’s National Commission on Digital Assets (CNAD) on April 22 to discuss the formation of
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ramil Palafox, CEO of PGI Global, for allegedly orchestrating a $198 million Ponzi scheme involving false promises of AI-powered crypto trading and guaranteed returns. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the SEC’s complaint accuses Palafox of selling so-called “membership packages”
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The XRP Ledger Foundation has taken swift action to resolve a high-risk security flaw discovered in its official JavaScript library—software that developers rely on to build applications on the XRP Ledger blockchain. In a post published on April 22, cybersecurity firm Aikido revealed that malicious actors had inserted a covert backdoor into the widely used
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Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has officially taken office as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), following a stalled Senate confirmation process. His appointment comes after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer employed a procedural “blue slip” to block a vote on Clayton’s nomination—prompting President Donald Trump to bypass the
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A high-profile settlement between crypto exchange KuCoin and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is now in limbo as the agency shifts its enforcement priorities under the Trump administration. CFTC attorney John Murphy told District Judge Valerie Caproni in an April 21 letter that it’s unlikely the Commission will approve the agreement “in the
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New filings from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reveal that top cryptocurrency firms and executives contributed millions to President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, just weeks before a sweeping regulatory shift that favored the digital asset industry. According to documents released by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee on April 20, Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams donated over $245,000,
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Paul Atkins was officially sworn in as the 34th Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2025, ushering in a new chapter for U.S. financial regulation. Known for his pro-market stance and openness to digital asset innovation, Atkins is expected to shift the SEC toward clearer, investor-focused policies. In his
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With global food demand rising and cross-border trade becoming more essential, farmers—particularly in developing regions—are turning to stablecoins as a practical financial tool to overcome outdated banking systems and gain access to global markets. The agricultural sector is massive and growing fast. In 2023 alone, the European Union imported 154 million tonnes and exported 134
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For over a decade, central banks have styled themselves as the architects of global stability. They print, they taper, they pivot — all with the confident posture of long-term planners guiding the economy toward prosperity. But as macro veteran Mark Connors made abundantly clear on The CoinRock Show, that confidence is a mirage. “They [Feds]
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has further cemented its position in the digital asset space, adding 330 more Bitcoin to its treasury in a bold move that now places the company among the world’s top 10 corporate BTC holders. The latest acquisition—worth $28.2 million at an average price of $85,605 per BTC—brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings
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Strategy’s Bitcoin-centric approach continues to attract massive institutional attention, as co-founder Michael Saylor signals the company may be preparing for another large-scale BTC acquisition. According to blockchain analytics site SaylorTracker, the firm’s Bitcoin holdings have surged in value—now showing over $9 billion in unrealized gains, reflecting a 25% return on investment. In a post on
