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A Huge Victory for Privacy in the Tornado Cash Suit Nov 28, 2024

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Privacy rights in the United States got a major boost as a Federal Appeals Court ruled that OFAC exceeded its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash. The crypto industry rejoices.

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Despite Record Saylor Buy, BTC Falls Nov 27, 2024

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Last week, $92k was a dream. This week, people are already flummoxed. NLW explores another record setting purchase from Michael Saylor and Microstrategy; another record-setting week in ETF inflows, and why it still can't punch us above $100,000.

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What Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent Means for Markets Nov 26, 2024

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After much back and forth, Trump has made his selection for Treasury Secretary and it's macro hedge funder Scott Bessent. Wall St. is excited and crypto is optimistic. Here's the details.

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The Thanksgiving Family Crypto Conversation Nov 24, 2024

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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/11/22/how-to-talk-about-crypto-with-your-family-this-thanksgiving/

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Bye Bye Gary! The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week Nov 23, 2024

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Scott Melker and NLW count down the most important stories in crypto this week, including presidential appointments, changes in China policy, and of course, the upcoming resignation of SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

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A Crypto Czar in the White House? Nov 22, 2024

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A leak suggests that the Trump team is considering appointing a "crypto czar" to run White House crypto policy. Speculation is rampant about who might be chosen. Plus, Michael Saylor is going to speak to Microsoft.

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Bitcoin Bull Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary Nov 21, 2024

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NLW covers the latest in pro-crypto appointments. Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick isn't heading to Treasury, and will instead be Secretary of Commerce. Plus the latest rumors on the Treasury Role and the SEC.

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The Latest Chapter in the Bakkt Saga Lies with DJT Nov 20, 2024

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Bakkt launched in 2018 and was supposed to be the great crypto institutional hope. After a few years of doing not much, it went public via SPAC in 2021. It's share price has subsequently fallen 96%. And yet it's now up huge on news that the company is looking to be acquired by Trump Media Group.

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Bitcoin is Manifest Destiny Nov 19, 2024

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Michael Saylor has previewed the perfect narrative for the push for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve -- Bitcoin as Manifest Destiny. Plus BTC options appear to be moving forward.

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