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Trump DOJ Rejects Tornado Cash Developer’s Newest Argument for Dismissal

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has rejected the latest argument from a developer of Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service, seeking to dismiss charges against him. The developer, Alexey Pertsev, was arrested in August 2022 for allegedly facilitating money laundering through the platform. His defense claimed that the code of Tornado Cash is protected under free speech rights, but the DOJ maintained that the charges are valid. The case highlights ongoing tensions between cryptocurrency innovation and regulatory scrutiny. A court hearing is scheduled to further address the matter.

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Iran’s largest crypto exchange founded by sons of family tied to supreme leaders: Reuters

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange has been established by the sons of a family with close ties to the country's supreme leaders. The exchange aims to facilitate the trading of cryptocurrencies amidst increasing interest in digital assets within Iran. This development raises concerns about potential government influence

Here’s what happened in crypto today

On October 23, 2023, Bitcoin's price experienced a notable increase, reaching $35,000, driven by positive market sentiment and increased institutional interest. Ethereum also saw gains, surpassing $2,000, as developers continued to push forward with upgrades. Regulatory developments in the U.S. hinted at clearer guidelines for

Americans distrust crypto, AI as industry super PACs flood midterms, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that a significant portion of Americans harbor distrust towards cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence, particularly as industry super PACs increase their influence in the midterm elections. The survey indicates that 60% of respondents view crypto negatively, with concerns about regulation and security driving their skepticism. Additionally, 55%

Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup

The crypto industry is supporting a compromise on the CLARITY Act, which aims to provide clearer regulatory guidelines for digital assets. This compromise is designed to address concerns from both industry stakeholders and lawmakers. Advocates are urging the Senate Banking Committee to move forward with a markup of the bill

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Iran’s largest crypto exchange founded by sons of family tied to supreme leaders: Reuters

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Americans distrust crypto, AI as industry super PACs flood midterms, poll finds

Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup