A Clash of Activism and Politics: The Arrest and Uncertain Fate of Mahmoud Khalil

A Clash of Activism and Politics: The Arrest and Uncertain Fate of Mahmoud Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, faces deportation after arrest by U.S. Homeland Security, accused of ties to Hamas. Khalil’s advocacy for Palestinian rights and criticism of Israeli policies have put him at odds with U.S. authorities during the Trump administration. Critics argue Khalil’s deportation case raises concerns about free speech and … Read more

Ripple vs. SEC: A Legal Tussle on the Verge of Resolution—What’s Next for XRP?

Ripple vs. SEC: A Legal Tussle on the Verge of Resolution—What’s Next for XRP?

Ripple Labs and the SEC have been embroiled in a legal battle since December 2020 over XRP’s classification as a security. A recent ruling imposed a $125 million penalty on Ripple for institutional XRP sales but favored Ripple by not classifying retail sales as securities transactions. The SEC’s softened stance on crypto under new leadership, … Read more