SEC Chair Gary Gensler's resignation announcement was met with a sigh of relief on Crypto Twitter, alongside a slew of mocking memes.

Bitcoin has been on a tear since Election night, breaking through $98,000 on Thursday.

Two quite different crypto-dependent securities both closed the day up nicely, mining business Mara Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) with a nearly 7% gain and exchange-traded fund iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ: ETHA) with a 9% rise. Going in quite the opposite direction was the recently high-flying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment vehicle MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), but there was a specific reason for its retreat. Stocks that aren't MicroStrategy continued to ride the sustained and powerful demand for Bitcoin, by far the leading and most influential crypto.

Trump Media files a trademark for TruthFi, a proposed platform for cryptocurrency payments, custody, and trading.

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Advancements in bitcoin's ecosystem promise dynamic growth and new opportunities across its network.

The incoming president has pledged a wave of pro-crypto policies that have bumped up the price of bitcoin.

Grayscale files with the SEC to convert its bitcoin trust into a spot bitcoin ETF. The SEC rejects the Winklevoss application on the grounds bitcoin markets were not mature enough. Grayscale withdraws its first attempt to convert its trust into an ETF, saying the regulatory environment was not developed enough.

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A Texas federal court has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. This adds a significant legal loss to the crypto legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the same day he announced his January departure.

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Gensler oversaw a turbulent time for the Securities and Exchange Commission as it battled with crypto firms and Wall street.

Stocks like NVDA, BLK, CME and ACN will gain from the ongoing crypto rally.

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The so-called dealer rule as interpreted by the SEC would have treated DeFi projects and traders like securities exchanges and brokers.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler — a frequent foe of the cryptocurrency industry — said he will fully leave the agency the day Donald Trump becomes president in January. Gensler's resignation will be effective at noon on Jan. 20, the moment President-elect Trump is sworn in, the SEC said in a press release. In a statement, Gensler called the regulator "a remarkable agency."

After selling through 222K cans of Rekt Drinks sparkling water, Rekt Brands is gearing up to launch its Ethereum token this week.

Bitcoin surpassed $98,000 amid investor optimism over the incoming Trump administration's crypto policies.

Minotaur Trading Systems is attempting to make trading accessible, offering consistent strategies and customizable risk.

Altcoin projects need clear purpose and real innovation to survive in the crowded crypto landscape.

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Crypto enthusiasts got the announcement they wanted when Gary Gensler said he would step down from the SEC, clearing the way for a more favorable relationship between the cryptocurrency industry and a key Washington regulator.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has filed for a Solana ETF amid increased optimism about SEC approvals under a Donald Trump administration.

Dubbed "smart money" of late, retail bitcoiners are starting to sell, but exchange balances are falling, suggesting plenty of buyers.

Justin Sun’s $6.2 million banana art purchase fuels memes and boosts Banana Gun token, showcasing crypto’s meme-driven volatility.

A slew of crypto companies including Ripple, Kraken and Circle are jostling for a seat on President-elect Donald Trump's promised crypto advisory council, seeking a say in his planned overhaul of U.S. policy, according to several digital asset industry executives. Campaigning at a July bitcoin conference in Nashville, Trump promised a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration. Several top U.S. crypto companies are clamoring for seats at the table.

Bitcoin’s volatile history may pave the way for unprecedented highs fueled by strategic global interest.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who was aggressive in his oversight of cryptocurrencies, will step down from his post on January 20. Gensler pushed for changes that he said protected for investors, but the industry and many Republicans bristled at what they saw as overreach. President-elect Donald Trump had promised during his campaign that he would remove Gensler.

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Ethereum Climbs 10% In Bullish Trade

Sui (SUI) experienced a two-hour outage, causing a slight price dip. However, the network is operational, and price recovery seems likely.

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Bitcoin is approaching the historic $100,000 milestone, driven by Trump's victory, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases and the introduction of options trading on ETFs.

Bitcoin surpassed $98,000 amid investor optimism over the incoming Trump administration's crypto policies.

Bitcoin critic Gary Gensler to step down from SEC in January 2025

After leading the SEC's crackdown on the crypto industry, Gary Gensler will depart on January 20 as Donald Trump begins his term.

2024 has been a year of significant progress for the crypto industry, as bitcoin adoption has reached new heights and regulatory clarity has emerged. In this wrap-up, we will take a closer look at the key events and trends that have shaped the crypto space.

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The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

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