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What Has the Blockchain Association Actually Achieved?

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This Latest Move Suggests SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple Is Pushing The Crypto Firm Outside The US

[Sep 13, 2023 1:00 PM] Ripple may be in the process of leaving the United States market for good as the prominent crypto firm has stated that it will be acquiring the majority of its employee candidates from countries outside the US.  Ripple Will Recruit A Workforce…

SEC Charges Stoner Cats Over $8M Unregistered NFT Offering: Mila Kunis-Backed NFT Project to Pay $1M Penalty

[Sep 13, 2023 12:00 PM] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Stoner Cats 2 LLC (SC2) with conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that raised about $8 million from investors to finance an…

The Protocol: The CFTC Is Cracking Down on Crypto

[Sep 13, 2023 11:01 AM] The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission placed a trio of decentralized crypto platforms into its crosshairs last week. An aggressive set of charges from the CFTC – which zeroed in on how the trading platforms handle certain kinds of…

SEC charges company behind Stoner Cats NFT series with unregistered securities sale

[Sep 13, 2023 10:38 AM] The animated series, accessible only to NFT holders, had a cast that included Vitalik Buterin, Gary Vaynerchuk and Hollywood A-listers.

Bitcoin at $25K: Discount or disaster?

[Sep 13, 2023 10:00 AM] This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent dip below $25,000 and what it means for the near future. Was it a discount or a disaster?

What Correlations Tell Us About the Value of Multi-Asset Crypto Portfolios

[Sep 13, 2023 9:45 AM] Max Freccia of Truvius does some number-crunching to evaluate the benefits of expanding beyond the biggest cryptos.

SEC Boss Gary Gensler Completes Senate Hearing: Here’s What Crypto Investors Should Know

[Sep 13, 2023 7:00 AM] SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is on the hot seat as the Senate Banking Committee demands answers and clarity on a range of topics including the commission’s ongoing investigations in the crypto space and Gensler’s belief that cryptocurrencies should be…

Ripple Will Do 80% of Its Hiring This Year Outside the U.S: Bloomberg

[Sep 13, 2023 4:20 AM] Brad Garlinghouse said the firm will look into hiring in countries where there is regulatory clarity.

Nasdaq's Hashdex mixed Ether ETF filing joins crypto ETF race

[Sep 13, 2023 2:13 AM] Known as the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, this investment fund is the first filing for futures and spot Ether holdings under the ‘33 Act and is overseen and supervised by Toroso Investments.

US 'the only country' crypto startups should avoid, says Ripple CEO

[Sep 12, 2023 11:42 PM] Brad Garlinghouse said Singapore, the U.K., the UAE and Switzerland are jurisdictions with “smart” crypto policies he thinks the U.S. should adopt.

Gary Gensler confirms SEC’s use of AI for financial surveillance

[Sep 12, 2023 2:00 PM] The chair’s comments came in response to a query from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto during a Senate oversight hearing.

IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector

[Sep 12, 2023 10:30 AM] As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the…

Ripple is staring down an opportunity to fix its closed system

[Sep 12, 2023 9:21 AM] Ripple Labs built its XRP token on a centralized system. But with legal action against Ripple coming to a close, it could move toward a more open platform.

Binance.US calls SEC’s court requests ‘unreasonable’ in new filing

[Sep 12, 2023 2:25 AM] Binance said the SEC’s requests are “unduly burdensome” soon after the parties agreed on a joint motion to file confidential information under seal.

Binance Says SEC’s Request for Depositions Is ‘Overbroad’ and 'Unduly Burdensome'

[Sep 11, 2023 11:04 PM] Binance says the SEC has no evidence to support its allegations that imply investor assets have been wrongfully diverted.

Bitcoin Dips Below $25K in a Tumultuous Crypto Market, While Traditional Equities Soar on Tesla’s Rise

[Sep 11, 2023 12:11 PM] Bitcoin’s (BTC) value dipped under the $25K mark on Monday, a level unseen in 88 days, pushing the global cryptocurrency market cap perilously close to falling below the $1 trillion benchmark. Presently, BTC is hovering just above the $25K…

Biggest Movers: SHIB Plunges to Multi-Month Low on Monday

[Sep 11, 2023 10:00 AM] Shiba inu started the week by dropping to its lowest point since June, as a red wave swept through cryptocurrency markets. This has pushed the global market cap 1.20% lower at the time of writing. XRP fell by as much as 5%, as Ripple’s…

SEC Greenlights Nasdaq’s First AI-Powered Order Type

[Sep 9, 2023 11:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered order type for Nasdaq’s stock exchange. This marks the first AI order type approved for an exchange. Nasdaq says the latest technology…

Ripple's CLO calls SEC's latest filing "Hypocritical Pivot"

[Sep 9, 2023 3:09 AM] He pointed out that Gensler had requested an urgent appeal while simultaneously asserting that crypto regulations and rules were clear and must be adhered to by the industry.

Rep. Tom Emmer sponsors amendment to limit SEC’s crypto oversight

[Sep 9, 2023 12:29 AM] Emmer intends to introduce an appropriations amendment that will limit the SEC’s utilization of funds for digital asset enforcement until comprehensive rules and regulations are implemented.

SEC urges court to grant Ripple Labs appeal citing ‘knotty legal problems’

[Sep 8, 2023 10:19 PM] The SEC highlighted contradictory conclusions from similar cases, along with other pending decisions as some of the contentious legal issues.

Surge in Digital Asset Management: Study Shows Nearly 50% of Asset Managers Now Handle Crypto

[Sep 8, 2023 12:30 PM] Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage…

LBRY Gears Up to Contest US Securities Law Violation Ruling

[Sep 8, 2023 10:30 AM] In a recently filed court document, blockchain-based publishing company LBRY has signaled its intent to challenge a New Hampshire district court’s verdict. This ruling, made in November 2022, concurred with the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law

[Sep 8, 2023 4:14 AM] The blockchain-based file-sharing network had indicated it would be winding down after a New Hampshire court ruled in favor of the SEC last November.

LBRY decides to fight: Blockchain firm files notice of appeal against SEC

[Sep 7, 2023 9:30 PM] Blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network LBRY is planning to pick up the fight against the United States federal regulator again after losing the battle in November last year.

Ark Invest, 21shares, and Vaneck Forge Ahead With Spot Ethereum ETF Applications

[Sep 7, 2023 8:00 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily postponed its ruling on seven bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of applications has emerged, with Ark Invest and 21shares, in addition to…

Ripple Labs chair slams Biden, Gensler for having ‘screwed up’ on crypto

[Sep 6, 2023 10:25 PM] Ripple Labs chair Chris Larsen commented on the recent cases involving Ripple, Grayscale, and the SEC, arguing it is time for Congress to take the lead on crypto policy.

JPMorgan Expects SEC to Approve Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETFs at Once

[Sep 6, 2023 9:30 PM] Global investment bank JPMorgan expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at once, instead of giving one company the advantage of being the first. The bank’s…

Analyst Predicts SEC Will Approve First Spot Bitcoin ETF by Mid-March Next Year

[Sep 6, 2023 5:30 PM] Asset management firm Bernstein has predicted that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) between mid-October and mid-March next year. The firm’s analyst believes that…