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Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, has emerged as a top contender for the role of the Wall Street cop, already scoring an interview with Donald Trump’s transition team.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruled against Treasury Department sanctions on Tornado Cash's immutable smart contracts.

Swan Bitcoin filed a malpractice lawsuit against its former legal counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and accused the firm of prioritizing Tether's interests over its own.

Coin Center raised concerns over ongoing surveillance policies, AML enforcement, and criminal charges that could still stifle innovation despite a more favorable political environment.

The crypto industry could see major legal and regulatory shifts now that SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced that he will step down in January next year.

The SEC has delayed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s proposed Crypto Index ETF until January 2025, citing the need for more time to review the filing.

Gary Gensler’s days may be numbered. Both rumors and direct statements suggest that the current SEC chair will be replaced regardless of the presidential election results.