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Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.

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a16z and DeFi Education Fund Urge SEC to Create Safe Harbor for Blockchain Applications

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/14/2025

Highlights: a16z and DeFi Education have urged the SEC to create a safe harbor for blockchain apps. The proposal seeks to ensure peer-to-peer blockchain interfaces are not classified as broker-dealer activities. Adoption of the safe harbor could give blockchain developers […]

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Bullish Debuts on NYSE with $5.41 Billion Valuation Following Oversubscribed Offering

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/13/2025

Highlights: Bullish has debuted on the NYSE after raising funds through an oversubscribed IPO. Strong investor demand on the bullish shares drove the final price higher. BlackRock and ARK Invest are in support of the IPO and plan to purchase […]

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HashFlare Founders Sentenced to 16 Months Time Served in Crypto Fraud Case

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/13/2025

Highlights: HashFlare founders have been sentenced to time served and ordered to pay fines. Prosecutors have called the case the largest fraud trial in Seattle history. Authorities will release details on how victims will receive compensation from seized assets. HashFlare […]

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Coinbase Relaunches Fund to Strengthen USDC Presence Across Leading DeFi Platforms

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/13/2025

Highlights: Coinbase has relaunched a fund that will boost USDC liquidity across major DeFi platforms. USDC hopes the new program will help to close the market cap gap with Tether. The company plans to channel liquidity support to the small […]

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Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Conspiracy in TerraUSD Case

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/13/2025

Highlights: Do Kwon has pled guilty to two counts in his court case after extradition. The failure of TerraUSD caused losses and triggered criminal and civil charges. Kwon faces sentencing in December after joining other crypto leaders with serious convictions. […]

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KuCoin Partners with DigiFT to Enable UBS uMINT Tokens as Off-Exchange Collateral

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/12/2025

Highlights: KuCoin has partnered with DigiFT to let institutions use UBS uMINT tokens as off-exchange collateral for trading. UBS uMINT tokens provide secure access to digital asset markets through the Ethereum blockchain. DigiFT will ensure that only institutional holders can […]

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Bithumb Relaunches Crypto Lending Service Under Stricter Caps and Lower Leverage

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/12/2025

Highlights: Bithumb relaunches crypto lending services with new rules that reduce leverage. The South Korean task force is working on crypto lending guidelines to establish leverage caps. The crypto ownership in South Korea is highest among people in their 40s, […]

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FTX Customers Lawsuit Against Fenwick Alleges Law Firm Enabled Massive Fraud

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/12/2025

Highlights: The lawsuit against Fenwick by FTX customers has cited new evidence that links the law firm to the exchange’s collapse. The plaintiffs allege that Fenwick designed structures that enabled the diversion of customer funds. The new claims accuse the […]

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Do Kwon Set for Plea Change in US Fraud Case Over TerraUSD Collapse

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/12/2025

Highlights: Do Kwon is set for a plea change in a US court over the TerraUSD collapse that erased billions in investor value. US prosecutors and Do Kwon have discussed a plea deal that could impact related fraud charges in […]

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Ethereum Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Storm’s Legal Fund

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/8/2025

Highlights: The Ethereum Foundation has pledged to support the legal defense of the Tornado Cash developer. The jury has convicted Roman Storm for running an unlicensed money transmitter but kept the other charges unresolved. The donations towards the fund have […]

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Ukraine Rules Out Crypto as Legal Tender, Sets Strict Boundaries

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/8/2025

Highlights: Ukraine has ruled out crypto as legal tender and has set strict rules to protect monetary stability. NBU plans a pilot with global banks to test its use in Ukraine’s national payment systems. Lawmakers have proposed a bill to […]

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Ripple and SEC Conclude XRP Lawsuit After Dropping Appeals

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/8/2025

Highlights: Ripple and the SEC have concluded the XRP lawsuit, ending a long legal dispute. Judge Torres’ ruling confirms XRP is not a security when sold to retail investors. XRP ETF approval odds remain high following the settlement between Ripple […]