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OKX taps former Thunes exec as chief compliance officer

Crypto exchange OKX has appointed Jonathan Brockmeier, a former compliance officer at fintech firm Thunes, as its new Chief Compliance Officer. OKX announced the leadership change on April 24, confirming that Brockmeier is officially stepping into the role. He replaces…...
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Bitcoin Sees Largest Exchange Outflow Since Feb 2023 – Re-Accumulation Underway?

Bitcoin is gaining momentum once again, breaking above the $93,000 level and signaling renewed strength in the market. After weeks of volatility and hesitation, bulls appear to be in control as the leading cryptocurrency pushes toward new local highs. However, the path ahead remains challenging as macroeconomic tensions persist—particularly...
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Stablecoin Legislation Must Ensure Financial Privacy

Both the U.S. Senate and House are considering bills creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins, and all of the usual crypto-skeptic refrains have been sung, including the hymn that crypto is for crime. For instance, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) warned that the Senate’s GENIUS Act “will supercharge the financing...
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group to launch XRP futures

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, which operates the largest financial derivatives exchanges worldwide, recently announced that XRP (XRP) futures contracts will go live on May 19. According to the April 24 announcement, investors have the option of choosing between micro-sized contracts, featuring 2,500 XRP, or standard contract sizes...
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