FTX’s Gary Wang Gets No Prison Time

According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan sentenced Wang to time served, three years of supervised release, and has been ordered to forfeit illicit funds obtained as part of the scheme. Wang was responsible for writing the actual code that executed illicit transactions of FTX customer funds.
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Vana to Launch Mainnet for Decentralized User-Owned Data

Vana Foundation announces the upcoming launch of its mainnet, introducing decentralized DataDAOs and the VANA token to empower users in managing and monetizing their data.
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Trump Team Considers Creating Historic White House Crypto Role

President-elect Donald Trump is exploring the creation of a dedicated White House position for overseeing cryptocurrency policy, potentially establishing the first-ever crypto-specific role in U.S. history to shape favorable regulatory frameworks.
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China’s Ex-CBDC Chief Yao Qian Accused of Cryptocurrency Bribery, Faces Prosecution: Report

Yao Qian, former head of China’s digital currency development, faces prosecution for cryptocurrency bribery, having been expelled from the Communist Party for allegedly using virtual currencies to facilitate corrupt dealings and personal financial gain.
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Is XRP Still A Strong Buy? Ripple Falters As CEO Questions New SEC Chair

The price of XRP has risen by 2% today, yet holders may be disturbed to learn that one of the candidates to become the new SEC Chairman was at the regulator when it first formulated its stance on cryptocurrencies.
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