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Delo, pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, describes himself as champion of free speech A British billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money-laundering controls in his cryptocurrency business has given £4m to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Ben Delo, 42, who is now based in Hong Kong, wrote in the Telegraph that he had made the donation since the start of the year, before the government’s cap on donations to political parties by British citizens living ab
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Bitcoin price news: BTC surges 5% to $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran escalation CoinDesk Bitcoin rebounds above $70K as Trump cites 'productive' Iran talks, easing immediate escalation fears The Block Bitcoin Drops Below $69,000 as War Fears Weigh on Crypto Markets Bloomberg.com Bitcoin Price Tops $70,000. XRP, Cryptos Lifted as Trump Delays Iran Strikes. Barron's Crypto market rattled by $400 million liquidations as bitcoin dips to $68,000: Crypto Markets Today CoinDesk
Regulators narrow securities definitions – a shift that could benefit Trump family’s crypto projects Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox On Tuesday, major US financial regulators published rules for the cryptocurrency industry that may reduce regulatory requirements and that insiders believe will benefit the Trump family’s ventures. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry to answer the longstan
Cryptocurrency’s biggest Pac spent more than $10m for their candidates, only to be defeated by those who are anti-crypto Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The cryptocurrency industry spent big and lost often in this week’s Illinois primaries. As the industry prepares to make massive donations in the 2026 midterm elections to replicate its success in 2024, the Illinois losses mark an early setback for firms that are trying to establish themselves as p
SEC now classifies crypto into five categories, with securities laws only applicable to one: digital securities The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday issued an interpretation clarifying which types of cryptocurrencies are considered securities and how a “non-security” digital asset could meet certain conditions to become an investment contract. The SEC’s new interpretation – which the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission also joined – classifies crypto tokens into five ca
Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortion A British billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate money-laundering controls on his cryptocurrency business is funding a political base in the heart of Westminster used by “anti-woke” and rightwing activists. Ben Delo, 42, who was pardoned by Donald Trump last year, has given sup
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Reform UK leader strengthens ties with crypto sector with stake in former Tory chancellor’s company Stack BTC Business live – latest updates Nigel Farage has invested in Kwasi Kwarteng’s bitcoin reserves company, as the leader of Reform UK aligns himself closer with the cryptocurrency industry. The MP has invested £215,000 in Stack BTC, the crypto business that is chaired by the former Conservative chancellor. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Bank Policy Institute, representing lenders such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, argues that new licenses could harm US consumers and financial system Some of the largest US banks are considering suing their financial regulator, arguing that a new raft of licenses for crypto, payment and fintech could put American consumers and the wider financial system at risk. The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), which represents 40 of the biggest US lenders including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Citig
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