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Fintech and Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Under Trump Administration: Reuters
Financial technology and crypto firms are increasingly applying for state or national bank charters, despite the community’s historical resistance to centralized banking.

Solana's Biggest Protocol Jito Leans In on a Changed DC
JitoSOL is not a security, the protocol claimed in a new research paper.

ECB's Villeroy Says U.S. Crypto Support Could Trigger Next Financial Emergency
The U.S. "risks sinning through negligence," Villeroy said in an interview with French newspaper La Tribune Dimanche

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Crypto's DeFi Education Fund Swaps Directors as Miller Whitehouse-Levine Moves On
The advocacy group's chief legal officer, Amanda Tuminelli, will be the new executive director as her predecessor take a board role.

Trump Family Held Talks to Buy Stake in Binance.US: WSJ
The talks began after Binance reached out to Trump allies last year to strike a deal for the exchange's return to the U.S, according to report.

Lawyer Requests Interpol Red Notice for Libra Founder Hayden Davis: Report
Attorney Gregorio Dalbon raised the procedural risk of U.S. citizen Davis remaining at large and of his financial resources allowing him to stay in hiding

Garantex Operator Aleksej Besciokov Arrested in India: Report
Besciokov is charged with money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to violate sanctions and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.

OKX Europe Acquires MiFID II-Licensed Company in Malta
The exchange recently obtained a Markets in Crypto Assets license in Europe.
