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The cryptocurrency world is once again under fire, with key players and regulators making waves across the board. Cameron Winkelvoss calls out Harris for her absence at the latest crypto roundtable, while others question the sincerity of the Democrats' support for crypto amidst increasing regulatory crackdowns. The Federal Reserve's enforcement actions during a pivotal "crypto reset" meeting have raised eyebrows, and SEC-related discussions only add to the tension. Ripple's XRP is at the forefront of these regulatory battles, with recent court rulings and SEC scrutiny leaving the industry in a state of uncertainty.
In a surprising twist, Ripple's legal victories have provided a glimmer of hope for the broader crypto community, signaling potential shifts in regulatory attitudes. Meanwhile, Thailand inches closer to regulatory clarity, and the U.S. faces its own challenges with the FTX debacle and shifting attitudes toward diversity and merit in the workplace. International relations are strained with the UK over potential social media-related legal actions, adding to the global turmoil. As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, all eyes are on how these developments will shape the future of digital assets.

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Harris is a no-show again for the latest crypto roundtable. But don't worry, she's really into crypto. She gets it. Progress is being made. We just can't point to anything at this time. pic.twitter.com/kz1JhLeYxX
— Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron) August 8, 2024
A good read by our favorite crypto journalist @EleanorTerrett
— Chip – onthechain.io (@stephenchip) August 9, 2024
Ripple executives were there.
Crypto Industry Clashes with Dem Leaders in Heated Zoom Meeting https://t.co/gADIjVjzzS
ANYONE WHO THINKS the timing of the Fed dropping this enforcement action during the "crypto reset" meeting is purely coincidence, I've got a bridge to sell ya'... #OperationChokePoint2.0 is still alive & well in DC, unfortunately, & the Fed just proved that
— Caitlin Long 🔑⚡️🟠 (@CaitlinLong_) August 8, 2024
🚨NEW: I reached out to the @SECGov for comment on the @Ripple ruling and a spokeswoman gave me this statement:
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) August 8, 2024
“The Court granted the SEC's motion for remedies including an injunction barring Ripple from committing additional violations of the securities laws and significant… https://t.co/TC2xk7pBD2

This day has come. pic.twitter.com/eth0I8E1eZ
— Velina Tchakarova (@vtchakarova) August 8, 2024
#NoBallsWalz #Liar @stephenchip @JayVTheGreat @bmorepopstars pic.twitter.com/8WaUKH3KeO
— Rob_Cash71 (@Rob_Cash71) August 9, 2024
Tim Walz Clarifies That He's Never Been To Iraq, But He Has Been To Downtown Minneapolis Which Is Basically The Same Thing https://t.co/54xKVEyol8 pic.twitter.com/HjnD1kKrvZ
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) August 8, 2024