Danielle du Toit

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Crypto Journalist at Coinpaper

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SEC Urged to Exempt Most DAOs From Securities Rules

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

The organizations argue that sufficiently decentralized DAOs shouldn't be subject to the Howey test. This call was made amid a broader shift in the US government’s crypto stance under the Trump administration, which recently reversed Biden-era restrictions on including cryptocurrencies in retirement plans. Former CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam also weighed in, and believes that without expanded CFTC authority, the crypto market will remain largely unregulated and exposed to risk.
Pakistan Embraces Bitcoin and Launches Strategic Reserve

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

Crypto Council head Bilal Bin Saqib credited the United States and Donald Trump’s pro-Bitcoin leadership as key inspiration for the shift. Pakistan’s pivot was made amid major reforms, including forming a Digital Asset Authority, allocating 2,000 megawatts of energy to crypto mining, and appointing Binance’s CZ as an adviser.
Nasdaq Requests SEC Approval for 21Shares Sui ETF

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

The ETF will track the price of SUI. Meanwhile, Sui’s ecosystem is managing the fallout of the $220 million exploit involving Cetus, a decentralized exchange, with over half of network validators supporting a recovery vote. While the SEC evaluates Sui ETF proposals, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is still very bullish on ETFs’ long-term relevance, despite the growing interest in crypto wallets. Nasdaq formally filed to list a spot Sui ETF in the United States on behalf of crypto asset manager 21Shares.
Loan at Risk as IMF Presses El Salvador on Bitcoin Buys

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

While the IMF insists that the government should stop using its Chivo wallet and freeze further Bitcoin acquisitions, President Nayib Bukele’s administration continues to defy these conditions. In fact, El Salvador bought 30 more BTC in May alone. Analysts speculate El Salvador could still comply with IMF terms by routing purchases through third parties.
Trump Supports Plan for US to Buy One Million Bitcoin

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

Trump also reportedly established a White House team dedicated to digital asset legislation, aiming for a structured rollout that begins with stablecoin regulation and expands into broader market reform. The budget-neutral plan will be funded through existing Federal Reserve and Treasury resources. Trump Media also confirmed a $2.5 billion capital raise to buy Bitcoin, despite initial denials from the company which slammed a report from the Financial Times.
Rich McCormick Net Worth

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

In This ArticleRich McCormick is known for his work as a physician and politician, and his estimated net worth is about $5 million as of 2025. As someone serving in Congress, understanding his net worth provides context to his career and interests. This article will give readers a look into how he built his wealth and manages his assets. Rich McCormick is an American politician, physician, and former Marine. He is known for his leadership in Congress and his previous career in emergency medicine.
Sygnum Adds CFTC Veteran to Its Advisory Board

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

His appointment proves that there is a growing institutional embrace of crypto, particularly as the US sees renewed ETF inflows and increasing political support through legislation like the GENIUS Act. Giancarlo's move comes at a time of leadership turmoil at the CFTC, with Commissioner Kristin Johnson announcing her resignation, joining several other high-profile exits that could allow the Trump administration to fully reshape the agency.
Trump Media Denies $3 Billion Crypto Investment Plan

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

The denial from Trump Media happened amid broader scrutiny of Trump’s ties to digital assets, including meme coins and NFTs, and also follows the controversial crypto-themed dinner that was hosted by Trump on May 22. Meanwhile, other firms are embracing Bitcoin. Paris-based Blockchain Group raised $72 million to buy 590 BTC, and plans to control 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply by 2032.
Bitcoin Password Kidnapping Case Highlights Escalating Crypto Crime

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

Woeltz allegedly detained the victim for weeks in a luxury townhouse and subjected him to horrific abuse, including electric shocks and drug coercion. Meanwhile, in London, an American tourist lost $123,000 in Bitcoin after being drugged and robbed by a fake taxi driver. Adding to the concern, a crypto user was scammed twice in three hours, losing $2.6 million in USDT to a zero-value phishing attack.
Coinbase Faces Fresh Data Breach Lawsuit After Shares Sink

1 week ago | coinpaper.com | Danielle du Toit

The complaint was filed on May 22 in a Pennsylvania federal court, and it alleges that these omissions led to sharp drops in Coinbase’s stock price, resulting in shareholder losses. The breach was confirmed on May 15, and involved compromised internal systems, a $20 million extortion attempt, and the potential for $400 million in liability.