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The Day the SEC Quietly Surrendered to Crypto

August 5, 2025
Last week, SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins quietly dropped what should have been the biggest headline in crypto this year: “Most crypto assets are not securities,” he said, in sharp contrast to the SEC’s long-standing position. The markets didn’t blink, but the implications are seismic. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, Chief Legal Officer & Head of News at…
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‘Smartest Buy or Dumbest Bet?’ USA Today’s XRP Post Triggers Outrage

August 4, 2025
On Saturday, USA Today dropped a headline-grabbing article to its 5.1 million followers on X, declaring, “ XRP is the smartest cryptocurrency to buy with $500 right now.” The post quickly ignited chatter across social media, prompting a wave of hot takes from bitcoin die-hards and devoted XRP fans alike. Crypto Twitter Melts Down Over USA Today’s XRP ‘Smart Buy’ Claim There’s a lot…
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Ether Machine Buys 15,000 ETH, Now 3rd Largest ETH Holder

August 1, 2025
The Ether Machine has purchased nearly 15,000 ETH worth $56.9 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy to build a large institutional-grade ETH treasury. The announcement coincides with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary and includes a $100,000 donation to the Protocol Guild. Ethereum Turns 10: The Ether Machine Marks Milestone with Major ETH Buy The Ether Machine marked Ethereum’s 10th…
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180 Life Sciences Secures $425 Million to Build ETH Treasury

July 31, 2025
180 Life Sciences is pivoting to crypto with a $425 million private placement to build an ether treasury and rebrand as ETHzilla. ETHzilla Incoming: 180 Life Sciences Goes All-In on Ethereum With $425 Million Funding 180 Life Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: ATNF) has announced a major strategic pivot, raising $425 million through a PIPE (private investment in public equity). This is to fund an…
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