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Kamala Harris’s Alleged ‘Crypto Reset’ Absent in Democratic Agenda

[Aug 20 1:30 AM] While the Republican platform addresses the issue of cryptocurrency and bitcoin, the Democratic Party’s latest platform remained silent on the matter. Adding to the buzz, there are whispers that Kamala Harris’s campaign might be eyeing Gary…

Solana ETF ‘still in play’ despite Cboe filing removal — VanEck exec

[Aug 19 9:20 PM] VanEck is still advocating for its Solana ETF with regulators, said Matthew Sigel.

NY Judge Rejects SEC’s Efforts to Stymie Tron’s Arguments in Ongoing Securities Suit

[Aug 19 8:51 PM] A New York judge has rejected a request from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force a pre-trial conference or to require the filing of an additional response in its ongoing securities fraud lawsuit against the Tron Foundation…

XRP Primed For A Major Breakout, The Next Price Target Will Shock You

[Aug 19 8:00 PM] Amid recent market volatility, major cryptocurrencies like XRP have seen a wave of optimism among investors and traders as several crypto analysts continue to offer bold predictions regarding the altcoin. Even though XRP has not been able to…

South Korean crypto exchange employees out-earn staff at major banks

[Aug 19 8:12 AM] Dunamu’s consolidated sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached $400 million, showing a 60.5% increase. 

5 Million US Crypto Owners Urged to Push Kamala Harris to Fire SEC Chair Before Election

[Aug 19 1:30 AM] Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has called on the 50 million American cryptocurrency owners to unite and press Vice President Kamala Harris to fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler before the…

Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling

[Aug 18 11:35 PM] Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case…

Nigeria’s tax watchdog proposes comprehensive crypto

[Aug 18 11:19 AM] The FIRS’s initiative to regulate cryptocurrency and update tax laws reflects a broader trend in Nigeria toward embracing and managing digital asset.

Ripple Legal Chief Anticipates Possible SEC Appeal in XRP Case Despite Court’s 10% Reversal Rate

[Aug 18 1:30 AM] Ripple’s chief legal officer says he wouldn’t be surprised if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does appeal the final ruling in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He questioned the SEC’s rationality and expressed…

Franklin Templeton files S-1 for new crypto index ETF

[Aug 16 9:22 PM] Issuers are lining up for the next wave of cryptocurrency exchange-trade funds.

NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes

[Aug 16 4:44 PM] Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ether ETF options.

What's Next in SEC v. Ripple?

[Aug 16 2:30 AM] While the SEC case against Ripple was decided solidly in Ripple’s favor, the takeaways for the rest of the industry are limited.

Solana ETFs will not see significant demand — Sygnum research head

[Aug 15 3:36 PM] Low uptake of Grayscale’s Solana fund is an early indicator, she said.

SEC Approves the First Leveraged MicroStrategy ETF

[Aug 15 11:30 AM] The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the launch of MSTX, the first leveraged single-stock ETF targeting MicroStrategy. The ETF will seek to deliver 175% of MicroStrategy's stock's daily return.JUST IN: SEC approves the first…

Two-thirds of institutional Bitcoin ETF holders held or bought more in Q2

[Aug 15 4:43 AM] Over 44% of asset managers increased their Bitcoin ETF holdings, while 22% held their position, which was a “pretty good result,” according to Bitwise’s investment chief.

Binance reaches $1.7M agreement with Brazilian securities regulator

[Aug 14 7:52 PM] Brazil’s CVM issued a warning to the crypto exchange in 2020 that it was offering residents derivatives products without authorization.

Exclusive: Fireblocks granted New York charter for crypto custody

[Aug 14 7:00 PM] The charter allows Fireblocks to offer cold-storage custody to US clients.

State of Wisconsin Investment Board Increased BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings: SEC Filing

[Aug 14 4:24 PM] The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has increased its investment in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a new SEC filing today, as first reported on X by MacroScope. In an SEC filing today, the State of Wisconsin…

Bitfinex Report Examines Bitcoin’s Local Bottom Amid Market Rebound

[Aug 14 2:30 AM] Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report examines various key metrics, providing insights into whether bitcoin may be approaching a local bottom. “Overall, these metrics underline the deep bearish sentiment and stress among…

Grayscale launches investment fund for MakerDAO token

[Aug 13 1:49 PM] Grayscale also launched funds for protocols Bittensor and Sui in August.

SEC Charges Novatech in $650 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

[Aug 12 11:17 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the masterminds behind Novatech with running a fraudulent $650 million crypto scheme. Novatech allegedly operated as a multi-level marketing and crypto asset investment program, where…

Crypto ETFs will expand to new asset types, indexes — Grayscale executive

[Aug 12 9:39 PM] The pace of adoption of crypto exchange-traded funds in the United States has been surprising even to Grayscale.

Coinbase finds flawed analysis in SEC's proposed exchange definition

[Aug 12 9:32 PM] In its third letter to the SEC, the crypto exchange said it would withdraw the proposal, which was first released in 2022, and start over again.

Judge finds Ripple Labs liable for $125M penalty in SEC case: Law Decoded

[Aug 12 7:05 PM] Ripple faces a $125 million civil penalty after a federal judge rules in favor of the SEC, rejecting the agency’s $2 billion claim.

SEC charges Novatech, company founders, promoters with fraud

[Aug 12 6:25 PM] Novatech claimed funds were stolen via a cyberattack in May 2023 and reassured customers the company was working to recover the assets.

Ripple Legal Chief Discusses Potential SEC Appeal After Final Ruling in XRP Case

[Aug 12 1:30 AM] Ripple’s chief legal officer has addressed the possibility of an appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the $125 million final judgment in the XRP case. He suggested that if the Biden-Harris administration is…

SEC Cracks Down on Ideanomics for Fraud in Misleading Crypto and Revenue Disclosures

[Aug 11 7:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ideanomics Inc. and three of its senior executives with fraud for misleading financial disclosures from 2017 to 2019. Former Chairman and CEO Zheng (Bruno) Wu, current CEO Alfred Poor…

Cornell Professor Warns of Growing Crypto Risks Amid Misleading Promises and Hype

[Aug 11 2:30 AM] A professor at Cornell University’s Dyson School, Eswar Prasad, has raised concerns about the increasing risks in the cryptocurrency market, pointing to regulatory gaps and centralization as key issues. “If anything, crypto today presents…

SEC Addresses Final Court Ruling in Ripple Case, Highlights Key Outcomes

[Aug 11 1:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law…

SEC and Ideanomics settle crypto revenue reporting fraud charges

[Aug 10 8:12 AM] According to the report, all parties involved have agreed to settle the charges without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings