Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s conviction misapplies money transmitter laws, crypto industry group says. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Ukraine to weigh bill regulating crypto market in late August
Ukraine has had some regulatory starts and stops when it comes to crypto, though momentum for a regulatory bill has picked up since 2024. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Funding effort for Roman Storm grows as defense preps for possible retrial
Donations to the embattled software developer increased after Wednesday’s partial verdict and the possibility of a retrial. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
EthereumMax investors secure partial win in class-action lawsuit
Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict
Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
BlackRock launching a SOL ETF in first wave would be ‘messed up’ — Analyst
BlackRock hasn’t filed for a Solana ETF, but ETF analyst James Seyffart says they shouldn’t be allowed to jump in at the last minute after other issuers’ hard work. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Crypto influencers are replacing VCs, and that’s a good thing
Crypto influencers democratize early-stage investing by offering transparent, accessible opportunities that VCs keep behind closed doors for the elite. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Bitcoin investment banks coming to El Salvador — Gov regulator
The new law will allow investment banks, which can underwrite companies, issue securities, and are institutionally focused, to hold BTC. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Institutions dominating mainstream crypto narratives — fintech exec
The cypherpunk ethos is retreating from the limelight, as institutions and centralized players take center stage, driving new narratives. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Bo Hines, director of the White House Crypto Council, steps down
Hines said he is leaving the crypto advisory group to rejoin the private sector but will continue to support the cryptocurrency industry. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)