DEBT Box urges judge to toss suit as SEC got case ‘badly wrong’
The SEC initially misled a court to freeze DEBT Box’s assets, which has since been reversed, and the firm cited the incident as grounds to dismiss the suit.
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Bitcoin futures open interest on CME nears 2021 all-time high
The futures positioning on CME shows Bitcoin could still move higher from its current price, says IG Australia analyst Tony Sycamore.
Coinbase rolls out crypto transfers via links sent on WhatsApp, Telegram
Recipients need to download a Coinbase Wallet to receive the funds, but the crypto exchange says they’ve simplified the process for less tech-savvy users.
Bitcoin price hit 2023 high, so why are retail traders waiting on the sidelines?
Bitcoin price keeps going up but retail traders are not piling in yet. Cointelegraph explores why.
Elon Musk’s xAI files with SEC for private sale of $1B in unregistered securities
“Spicy” AI chatbot Grok hasn’t been seen by the public yet, but it’ll be worth plenty after this securities issue.
SEC pushes deadline to decide on Grayscale spot Ethereum ETF
The commission said it will have until January 2024 to reach a decision on the spot Ethereum investment vehicle, or institute proceedings to extend the deadline again.
Expect ‘records broken’ by Bitcoin ETF: Brett Harrison (ex-FTX US), X Hall of Flame
Brett Harrision (ex-FTX US) dishes the dirt on the “insecure, prideful” SBF and tips a spot Bitcoin ETF will shatter the futures ETF’s records
US crypto firms spent more on lobbying in 2023 than before FTX collapse: Report
Government transparency group Open Secrets reported U.S. crypto firms spent roughly $19 million on lobbying from January to September 2023.
New Jersey bill would make crypto sold to institutional investors a security
The bill complements one already on the governor’s desk that regulates digital assets owned by individuals.
IBM unveils new air-gapped cold storage solution for digital assets
The new system works a lot like a time delay safe for digital assets with a policy engine to broker communications.
Bitcoin bulls charge to $44K as week-to-date BTC price gains pass 10%
Bitcoin is leaving naysayers behind in classic bull run style, with BTC’s price arriving at multi-year resistance.
Crypto-friendly US lawmaker Patrick McHenry won’t seek reelection in 2024
All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the 2024 election, with the future of crypto bills in the House Financial Services Committee uncertain.
BTC price sets new 19-month high in ‘choreographed’ Bitcoin whale move
Bitcoin beats its previous record to near $42,500, but all may not be what it seems when it comes to BTC price strength.
HashKey Exchange to onboard market makers to boost liquidity
“To incentivize more users to provide liquidity, we will officially launch the market maker project starting from 2023/12/28,” the exchange wrote.
Securing user data: 11 practical and effective tips for Web3 companies
Leaning into Web3’s strengths while following established protocols can create a strong, holistic data security strategy.
Jury in Terraform Labs case shouldn’t decide whether crypto is a security — SEC
According to the SEC, tokens at issue in its civil case against Terraform Labs should be a “legal question” for a court, “not a factual question for the jury.”
Bitcoin custodian Nostr Assets pauses deposits after reaching 'maximum capacity'
"Please refrain from deposits at the moment. Inbound at max capacity," wrote one community manager.
Crypto payments: PayPal’s stablecoin ripple effect on markets
Earlier this year, PayPal released its own stablecoin. What effect has it had on crypto adoption?
AI and pension funds: Is AI a safe bet for retirement investment?
Some pensions funds that experimented with emerging assets like cryptocurrency have lost millions of dollars.
Swiss city Lugano accepts Bitcoin and Tether for municipal taxes
Swiss city of Lugano officially announced that it has started accepting Bitcoin and Tether as payment for taxes and all other community fees.
Italy and South Korea central banks agree on CBDC cooperation
The central banks of Italy and South Korea announced a memorandum of understanding in the development and deployment of their respective CBDCs.
Kenyan crypto tax bill makes it through parliamentary committee
The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill will now be introduced to the lower chamber of the Kenyan parliament.
Singapore releases national AI strategy 2.0, plans for 15,000 AI experts
Singapore released an updated version of its national AI strategy that includes plans for boosting government competency, building a smart nation and increasing compute capacity.
Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum
The unsecured bond has a value of 10 million euros and a maturity of three years, with all the proceeds going for eligible green activities investments.
Bitcoin short-term holder sales near $5B as profit-taking mimics 2021
Bitcoin makes Christmas come early for its more speculative investors, with BTC price still facing "early bull market" resistance.
Taiwan will review global trends before deciding on crypto ETFs
The Financial Supervisory Commission considers itself to be “in the exploratory phase” for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Bitcoin miner Phoenix surges 50% after $371M Abu Dhabi IPO
Crypto mining firm Phoenix Group has debuted trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, with the stock opening at $0.6.
BlackRock received $100K seed funds for Bitcoin ETF — SEC filing
BlackRock and other financial giants have entered the race to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States.
Web3 firm detects major security flaw in common smart contracts
A security vulnerability potentially affecting hundreds of smart contracts that were pre-built using a commonly used open-source library has been reported by Web3 firm Thirdweb.
Hashdex tips spot Bitcoin ETFs to trade by Q2, followed by Ethereum
Hashdex’s head of product for the U.S. and Europe says the exact timing for a spot Bitcoin ETF is unclear but predicts it to start by the second quarter of 2024.