Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets' Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and former SEC commissioner, has decided not to pursue the role of Chair at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Notably, his decision comes amid growing speculation regarding leadership changes following the 2024 presidential election. Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher bows out of race for SEC chair — despite…
Federal authorities have charged nine individuals with participating in a cryptocurrency laundering scheme tied to drug cartels, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ statement). Accordingly, the indictment alleges that the group facilitated the laundering of drug proceeds using digital assets, enabling cartels to move illicit funds across borders. Meanwhile, the charges were announced on…
In a major legal decision, a United States Judge in California directed that Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) should be recognised as partners as stipulated by the state's partner laws. Accordingly, this new verdict supports that each DAO member becomes liable for the activities of other DAO members. For this ruling, US Judge Vince Chhabria used…
On November 14, eighteen US states filed to sue the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for "unconstitutional overreach and unfair persecution" of the crypto industry under Gary Gensler's leadership. Notably, it was a joint filing led by Russell Coleman, Kentucky's Attorney General (AG), in a Kentucky district Court. Accordingly, other AGs partnered with AG Coleman to…
Shayne Coplan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Polymarket faced an FBI crackdown after correctly predicting that Donald Trump would win the US 2024 presidential elections. To clarify, the FBI's scrutiny occurred on November 13, a few days after Trump's win. Notably, FBI operatives raided the CEO's official residence in Soho and seized Shayne Coplan's electronic…
Popular US-based cryptocurrency trading platform, Robinhood, has expanded its crypto token offerings to its customers in the United States. As stated in a November 13th report by the platform, "Today, Robinhood Crypto announced the addition of Solana (SOL), Pepe (PEPE), Cardano (ADA) & XRP (XRP) to its U.S. platform." For context, this brings the total number…
Donald Trump's upcoming administration would install crypto-supportive candidates in key federal finance positions to foster a more receptive inclination towards crypto in the United States. Notably, this aligns with the ultimate goal of elevating the country to the status of the "Crypto Capital of the planet," as reported by local media. In his second term…
The 2024 US presidential elections saw Donald Trump winning at the polls over Vice President Kamala Harris and other candidates. In this piece, DWF Ventures shares valuable insights on how Trump's (the "pro-crypto" candidate) win in the election will impact the crypto industry. First, the Web3 venture capital (VC) describes Donald Trump as "the most crypto-friendly president…
Popular crypto payment platform, Alchemy Pay has just received new licensing in four states in the USA. Notedly, the platform obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in the states of Oklahoma, Wyoming, Minnesota and Oregon. 🇺🇸4 more state licenses in our pocket! #AlchemyPay now holds MTLs in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Wyoming—bringing our total to…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently unveiled the first draft of the 1099-DA form, tailored specifically for digital asset transactions. This development is a significant step in the integration of digital assets into the regulatory framework of the financial system, reflecting their growing prevalence. As digital assets increasingly intersect with traditional finance, comprehending the…