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House Finance panel chair says regulator actions on crypto ‘fall short’ of CLARITY bill, hopes for passage before 2027
Representative French Hill hopes lawmakers could pass a cryptocurrency market structure bill before the next session of Congress in 2027 as SEC and CFTC actions weren’t sufficient.
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Ken Leech, former co-CIO of Western Asset, has agreed to pay $3 million to settle with the SEC.
Ken Leech, former co-chief investment officer at Western Asset Management Co., has agreed to pay $3 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges of "cherry picking" trades.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a final judgment in its "cherry-picking" case against Ken Leech, former co-CIO of Western Asset.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today moved for a final judgment against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former Co-Chief Investment Officer of registered investment adviser Western Ass
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Circle faces criticism for partnering with DJ Khaled, who previously settled SEC charges for undisclosed ICO promotion
Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC, has shared a promotional photo of music producer DJ Khaled, with CEO Jeremy Allaire posting "welcome to team USDC." This move has drawn criticism due to Khaled's
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Winklevoss Asset Services has filed for a spot Zcash ETF, proposing a fee of 0.25%, with Gemini as the custodian.
Winklevoss Asset Services has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Zcash (ZEC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), proposed to be listed
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a Compliance Outreach Program for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers on November 19, 2026.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a Compliance Outreach Program for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers on November 19, 2026.
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SEC-approved 3x Ethereum ETF (ETHK) could reach CME futures threshold with $362M in assets
The SEC on October 2 approved Cboe BZX's rule change to list Volatility Shares' proposed 3x Ethereum ETF (ETHK). With $362.1 million in assets, ETHK would target about $1.09 billion of exposure, equiv
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Better Markets calls CFTC the "wrong agency" for retail crypto regulation.
Advocacy group Better Markets stated that the framework proposed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its regulatory
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Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp increased its Solana holdings by $3 million, but at a slower pace.
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) increased its holdings by 26,202 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $3 million, between September 28 and October 2, according to the latest filing
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Stablecoin Development Corp's stock price surged tenfold in a few weeks, with its market capitalization briefly reaching $500 million, and the company stated it was unaware of the reason.
Shares of Stablecoin Development Corp surged tenfold in a few weeks, with its market capitalization briefly increasing from approximately $50 million to $500 million. Today, the stock price reached $1
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CFTC Chairman Selig details new crypto retail trading rules, listing BTC, ETH, SOL, XLM, XTZ, and XRP as digital commodities.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig further elaborated on the previously announced Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM frameworks. The proposed rules will generally r
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Barry Silbert Says His 2011 Tokenization and 24/7 Trading Prophecy Is Coming True
Digital Currency Group founder Barry Silbert commented on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new initiative to reform accredited investor rules, which proposes allowing retail investo
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U.S. CFTC proposes comprehensive crypto regulations for leveraged trading, establishing new platform category
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday proposed two rules, Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (CAM), to establish a comprehensive re
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OKX and ICE joint venture OKXICE LLC applies to SEC to launch tokenized U.S. stock trading platform, initially offering 63 NYSE-listed companies
According to Bloomberg, OKX, through its joint venture OKXICE LLC with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange C
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OKX files with SEC to launch tokenized US stock trading platform
OKX has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a tokenized-stock trading platform. This move positions OKX as one of the first major crypto exchanges to leverage new US r
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Outgoing SEC Commissioner Peirce: Strict crypto regulation favored meme coins, privacy needs respect
Outgoing U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in a September 27 interview that strict regulation ultimately favored "useless" meme coins. She emphasized that people's right to financial privacy
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Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Appointed AI Czar; Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $600,000 by 2029.
Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been appointed as the AI Czar for the Trump administration. Meanwhile, veteran trader Peter Brandt has turned bullish, predicting Bitcoin could reach $600,000 by 20
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New U.S. Treasury rules require more Treasury transactions to go through central clearinghouses, potentially changing how stablecoin issuers access U.S. dollars.
The U.S. Treasury Department is rewriting rules for Treasury borrowing, requiring more Treasury transactions to go through central clearinghouses, a move that could impact the crypto industry through
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Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman who sued Ripple, to lead federal AI policy and coordinate the "Superintelligence Force."
Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman who sued Ripple, to lead federal AI policy and coordinate the "Superintelligence Force."
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The U.S. "Crypto Clarity Act" is stalled in the Senate, but bankers do not expect this to slow down crypto M&A deals.
The U.S. "Clarity Act" failed to pass a procedural vote in the Senate on September 15, not securing the necessary votes, but bankers and investors do not expect this to slow down cryptocurrency M&A de
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Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in U.S. homebuilder Lennar to 11.2%, with a total value of $2.1 billion.
Berkshire Hathaway continued to increase its stake in U.S. homebuilder Lennar this week, bringing its total holdings to 11.2% with a value of $2.1 billion. However, the pace of its purchases appears t
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Outgoing SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: Financial privacy should be the default
Outgoing U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in a September 27 interview that people's right to protect their financial privacy should be respected. She noted that while blockchain offers trans
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SEC's new custody framework and 9 crypto actions bolster Bitcoin's $113,000 forecast
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a custody framework on Oct. 1, allowing investment advisers and regulated funds to hold crypto under specific rules. This is the latest of nine
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Robinhood Crypto Head: SEC's Innovation Exemption Order Restricts Stock Token Launches in US
Johann Kerbrat, head of crypto at Robinhood, stated that the recent innovation exemption order issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) restricts the company's ability to launch tok
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SEC Issues Exemptive Relief from Treasury Clearing Requirements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued exemptive relief for certain inter-affiliate and non-U.S. repo transactions from Treasury clearing requirements. This move aims to assist b
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SEC Charges Two Companies with Defrauding Investors of Over $130 Million in Crypto Trading Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd., two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated companies, with defrauding tens of thousands
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Coinbase executives plan to sell up to 13.6 million shares of COIN stock, valued at approximately $2.2 billion.
According to Coinbase's Q3 SEC filing, CEO Brian Armstrong, co-founder Fred Ehrsam, and President Emilie Choi have adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, allowing for the potential sale of up to 13.6 mill
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38 companies, including Walmart, Microsoft, and JPMorgan Chase, oppose NYSE-backed OKXICE's tokenization of their stocks.
Thirty-eight companies, including Walmart, Microsoft, Google, and JPMorgan Chase, have officially opposed the tokenization of their stocks on the OKXICE platform, which is backed by Intercontinental E
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SEC charges BG Wealth and DSJ Exchange in alleged $130M crypto fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged BG Wealth and DSJ Exchange in an alleged $130 million crypto fraud. The agency states that investors lost over $100 million after the firm
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SEC Charges BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd in $130 Million Fraud Scheme Involving False Filings
SEC Charges BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd in $130 Million Fraud Scheme Involving False Filings
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Circle urges SEC to treat regulated stablecoins as cash in securities markets
Circle has sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging it to treat regulated stablecoins as cash across securities markets. This move aims to expand USDC's institutional
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Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans to launch tokenized stock trading on November 2.
Canton Strategic Holdings announced that its tokenized stock trading program will launch on November 2. Under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s innovation exemption, these tokenized
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is focusing on the risks of manipulation and insider trading in prediction markets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is focusing on the risks of manipulation and insider trading in prediction markets.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has pledged to donate 80% of his personal equity, valued at billions of dollars, while retaining voting rights.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has pledged a portion of his company shares to charity, with 80% of his personal equity designated for philanthropic causes, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Comm
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JPMorgan Chase, Coca-Cola, and 5 other companies oppose the OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading plan, bringing the total number of opposing companies to 33.
Seven companies, including JPMorgan Chase, Coca-Cola, Dell Technologies, AMD, Adobe, Applied Materials, and SanDisk, have officially opposed the tokenized stock trading platform planned by OKX and ICE
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Treasury Secretary Bessent states the U.S. will win in the digital asset space, working with the SEC and CFTC to fill regulatory gaps and prevent banks from cutting off services to crypto companies.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Tuesday that America's leadership in digital assets can solidify the dollar's global influence, and even if the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress, the Trea
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Datavault AI shares crash 50% after company unable to withdraw Bitcoin from exchange
Datavault AI shares (DVLT) crashed nearly 50% on Tuesday, October 27, after the Nasdaq-traded company disclosed in an SEC filing that it has been unable to withdraw its Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exc
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev warns US tokenization uncertainty deters ‘serious assets’ without long-term SEC exemption. Tenev stated that tokenized equities need more than a temporary SEC exemption to flourish in the US.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev warns US tokenization uncertainty deters ‘serious assets’ without long-term SEC exemption. Tenev stated that tokenized equities need more than a temporary SEC exemption to flo
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Robinhood is set to release its Q3 earnings report
Robinhood is set to release its Q3 earnings report, while its tokenized stock business faces opposition from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several companies. Previously, a cons
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cryptographic proofs, and selective disclosure of relevant records to demonstrate compliance without exposing a complete financial history
The Zcash policy group Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) submitted comments to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 20, urging the SEC to allow token issuers to protect the p
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, disclosing its financial status to investors for the first time
AI company Anthropic filed its S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, disclosing its financial status to investors for the first time. Speculators on the prediction
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is making enterprise customers stickier, a playbook reminiscent of Amazon's AWS ecosystem
Anthropic's IPO filing with the SEC on Monday, October 26, reveals that more than half of its enterprise customers spending at least $100,000 annually now utilize both the Claude Platform and a first-
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Strive purchased 6,182 Bitcoins between October 17 and 23 at an average price of approximately $82,732
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strive purchased 6,182 Bitcoins between October 17 and 23 at an average price of approximately $82,732, bringing its total
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Apex Group CEO warns U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge in digital assets
Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the U.S. risks losing digital asset businesses to faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East due to the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act. The Act, w
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AI unicorn Anthropic plans an IPO in mid-November, targeting a valuation of $2 trillion, but faces selling pressure in the AI sector.
Anthropic, the developer of the Claude chatbot, plans to complete its IPO by mid-November, targeting a valuation as high as $2 trillion. However, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requ
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Wells Fargo and five other companies object to OKX-ICE tokenized stock listings, bringing total objections to 22
Wells Fargo and five other companies have filed objections to the proposed tokenized stock platform, a joint venture between OKX and ICE, under the SEC’s innovation exemption. As of Friday, a total of
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SEC Adds Tokenization to 2027 Examination Priorities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has added tokenization to its 2027 examination priorities, with clearing agencies and entities covered by Regulation SCI facing explicit scrutiny. Rev
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Bitcoin Spot ETF Status Review: Market Impact and Latest Data Post-Approval
Bitcoin spot ETFs are no longer a pending issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved the first batch of Bitcoin spot ETFs listed in the U.S. on January 10, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. This article reviews the background of this historic event, the market operating mechanisms after approval, capital inflows, and current market impact, providing readers with a complete picture of Bitcoin spot ETFs from anticipation to implementation.
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Solana's Compliance Progress and the Global Cryptocurrency Regulatory Landscape
Solana (SOL) has made significant strides in the global regulatory landscape, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classifying it as a digital commodity in March 2026 and explicitly stating that protocol staking does not fall under securities regulation. In October 2026, the Hong Kong government designated Solana Company as a strategic enterprise, highlighting its ambition to become a digital asset hub. Globally, the MiCA framework has emerged as a regulatory template, while the Basel Committee and the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have also introduced crypto-asset rules. Institutions such as the Solana Policy Institute are actively advocating for regulatory clarity to address previous "unregistered security" challenges, collectively shaping an increasingly mature cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.
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CLARITY Act Fails to Advance in Senate: US Crypto Regulatory Framework Restructuring Stalled
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto market, failed to secure the 60 votes required for full Senate consideration on September 15, 2026, after passing the House and being approved by a Senate committee. It has now been shelved. The bill originally planned to redefine the jurisdictions of the SEC and CFTC by classifying digital commodities, investment contract assets, and payment stablecoins, and to introduce several market regulations. However, it was stalled due to concerns from some Democratic senators regarding investor protection and ethical safeguards.
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US SEC Delays Prediction Market ETF, CFTC Partners with NHL: What's the Compliance Path for New Sectors?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently postponed the approval of several prediction market ETFs multiple times, raising widespread market concerns about the compliance path for these innovative financial products. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has actively signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Hockey League (NHL) to enhance the integrity and transparency of event contract markets related to sports. Although prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC at the federal level, conflicts with state laws, jurisdictional disputes between regulatory agencies, and the lack of a unified digital asset regulatory framework continue to pose challenges for the compliance journey of this emerging sector. Its future development will require ongoing exploration and coordination among all parties.
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Bitcoin Spot ETF: A New Market Landscape After Grayscale's Bout with the SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the listing of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, including Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), on January 10, 2024, ending a decade-long stalemate. Following GBTC's successful conversion to an ETF, its assets under management were approximately $10.12 billion as of September 14, 2026. Despite SEC Chair Gary Gensler's cautious stance on crypto assets, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs is considered a significant milestone for the crypto industry, offering investors new avenues for participation. Grayscale is actively pursuing the conversion of other crypto trusts and submitting comments to the SEC on regulatory rules to address increasing market competition.
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Future Trends and Challenges in Global Bitcoin Exchange Regulation
As the global cryptocurrency market matures, regulatory bodies worldwide are actively constructing clearer and more comprehensive regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin trading platforms. The U.S. SEC recently proposed new rules to provide registration exemptions and a "safe harbor" path, while the EU's MiCA regulation has fully come into effect, setting clear standards for market participants. Future regulation will focus on consumer protection, financial stability, and anti-money laundering, with international cooperation being key to addressing cross-border challenges.
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The CLARITY Act: Can the New U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Put an End to the Chaos?
The U.S. “Clearity Act” (H.R. 3633) aims to provide much-needed regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency market. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives in 2025 and entered the Senate for consideration in 2026. Its core objective is to clarify the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over digital assets, classifying them as either “investment contract assets” or “digital commodities.” As of July 28, 2026, the bill faces resistance in the Senate, and its prospects for passage remain uncertain; however, the regulatory framework it proposes has far-reaching implications for the global $2.25 trillion cryptocurrency market.
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A Look Back at the CAT Coin BitClave Project: From ICO Glory to an SEC Settlement and Project Termination
BitClave successfully raised over $25 million through an ICO in 2017 with the aim of building a decentralized search engine that would protect user privacy and enable revenue sharing from advertising. However, the project was sued by the SEC in 2020 for an unregistered securities offering; it eventually reached a settlement and agreed to refund the funds, after which it ceased operations. As of 2024, the SEC has initiated the investor reimbursement process, but the actual amount paid out still falls short of the promised amount. Currently, market activity for the CAT token is extremely low.
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TRX’s Legal Status and Regulatory Challenges: SEC Settlement and Latest Compliance Developments
TRON TRON’s TRX token has long been subject to complex legal and regulatory scrutiny. In March 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against TRON founder Justin Sun and related entities, alleging unregistered securities offerings and market manipulation.However, in March 2026, the SEC dropped the charges against key entities such as Justin Sun and the TRON Foundation, reaching a settlement only with the former BitTorrent company (now Rainberry).Although some legal hurdles have been cleared, the TRON network continues to face compliance challenges. For example, in July 2026, Tether froze USDT assets on the TRON network linked to sanctioned entities, highlighting the responsibilities of crypto platforms under the global regulatory framework.
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