// RECENT_TRANSMISSIONS (347 posts)
Bybit Terminates Japan Operations Following FSA Pressure
The offshore exchange abandons the Japanese market after regulators repeatedly flagged it for operating without a license.
Michael Selig Takes CFTC Helm as Crypto Ally Pham Exits
Michael S. Selig now chairs the CFTC as Caroline Pham exits for MoonPay, locking in a rare pro-crypto succession at the top of the U.S. derivatives regulator.
Venezuela’s PDVSA Routes 80% Of Oil Revenue Through USDT
A Venezuelan economist says nearly 80% of PDVSA’s oil revenue now settles in USDT, locking the country’s main export into a sanctions‑exposed stablecoin rail.
Coinbase Acquires ‘The Clearing Company’ in Prediction Market Pivot
Coinbase acquires infrastructure startup The Clearing Company to build regulated, on-chain prediction markets.
Thiel-Backed ETHZilla Dumps $74.5M of ETH to Redeem Debt
Thiel-backed ETHZilla tapped its ether hoard for $74.5M to redeem convertible notes, shifting its ETH treasury story toward balance-sheet repair.
BlackRock Names Bitcoin a ‘Top Theme’ for 2025 Outlook
The $11.5 trillion asset manager positions Bitcoin as a critical hedge against fiscal instability in its 2025 strategic outlook.
ADGM Clears USDT on Tron for Regulated Use; TRX Stays Flat
ADGM’s FSRA has listed USDT on Tron as an Accepted Fiat‑Referenced Token, giving the dominant USDT rail formal status for regulated use inside Abu Dhabi’s financial center.
Ghana Parliament Passes Bill to Legalize Crypto Trading
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison confirms Parliament has passed legislation to regulate and license crypto exchanges, ending the era of uncertainty.
SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner in $48.5M Fraud; Funds Diverted to Execs
The SEC charges a Bitcoin mining firm with diverting $48.5 million in investor funds to executive pockets instead of mining rigs.
Senator Lummis Sets 2027 Exit; Crypto Policy Agenda Faces New Timeline
The Wyoming Republican and Bitcoin holder will not run in 2026, putting a two-year deadline on her signature crypto legislation.