U.S. SEC to Review Cryptocurrency Cases After Trump Takes Office: Reuters

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signals a shift in cryptocurrency regulation. Republican commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are expected to lead efforts in reassessing policies, potentially easing previous enforcement actions.
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U.S. Court Orders Return of 94,643 Stolen Bitcoins to Bitfinex as Part of Plea Deal

The DOJ approves the return of 94,643 Bitcoin, worth $9.3 billion, to Bitfinex following the 2016 hack that exploited its wallet system. The breach, one of the largest in crypto history, saw the recovery of 80% of stolen funds, thanks to the cooperation of those convicted in the laundering case.
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