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CRV Price Hits $0.35, Rebounding 41% From Recent Low Post-Founder Crisis

[Jun 19 5:09 AM] Curve DAO’s (CRV) price increased over 10% early Wednesday, hitting $0.35 and marking a 41% increase from its low since a recent liquidation crisis involving its founder. On-chain data revealed significant accumulation of CRV by whales this…

Experts Warn SEC’s Consolidated Audit Trail Is Unconstitutional

[Jun 16 4:22 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newest surveillance tool, the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), has sparked significant concerns among privacy advocates and legal experts, who warn of an unprecedented expansion of government…

SEC Approves Key Regulatory Filings for Spot Ether ETFs

[May 24 1:46 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved pivotal 19b-4 filings for spot ether ETFs, marking a major regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. This approval indicates a newfound willingness to engage with ether ETF…

Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs

[Mar 14 5:30 AM] Thailand-based asset management funds can now launch private funds for investing in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the country’s securities regulator. The approval of bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators has opened…

GBTC Discount Narrows to Zero; Experts Say Return of Premium to NAV Is a Possibility

[Jan 30 9:30 AM] The recently disappeared GBTC discount may be “a sign of industry maturing and the improved enterprise acceptance of bitcoin.” While some see the disappearance of the discount as pointing to the re-emergence of the premium to the net…

Report: US Crypto Startup Seeks to Launch an Interest-Bearing Stablecoin

[Jan 24 6:30 AM] A U.S. blockchain and lending startup is seeking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s permission to issue an interest-bearing stablecoin. The startup said the digital token will be used as an alternative to existing stablecoins such…

Law Professors Blast SEC’s Concept of Investment Contract in Amicus Brief

[Aug 14, 2023 5:30 AM] Six professors of law have issued an amicus brief in favor of Coinbase, blasting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on the definition of investment contracts. Through a historical examination of the development of…

Bitcoin ETFs Can ‘Act as a Gateway to Crypto for Many’ — Mintlayer CEO Enrico Rubboli

[Jul 22, 2023 1:30 AM] According to Enrico Rubboli, the CEO of Mintlayer, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially act as “a gateway to crypto” for users who are likely to eventually show greater interest in the underlying asset. Rubboli argued…

Binance Faces Legal Action by SEC for Violating US Securities Laws

[Jun 5, 2023 10:04 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took legal action against Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, for violating U.S. securities laws. Gary Gensler, the chairman of the SEC, revealed that Binance is facing thirteen…

Report: Paypal Puts Stablecoin Plans on Hold as US Regulators Crack Down on Crypto Industry

[Feb 11, 2023 1:30 PM] During the first week of 2023, payment service giant Paypal said it was exploring the launch of a stablecoin. At the time, an executive at Paypal stated that if the company moved forward, it would work closely with financial regulators. However, on…

Polkadot (DOT) Ecosystem Grew Massively In Q4 2022, What To Expect Next?

[Jan 10, 2023 7:00 PM] Polkadot provides interoperability among several blockchains for users while maintaining high scalability and speed in processing transactions. Also known as a multichain network, Polkadot supports many parachains, enabling developers to build…

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Enters Non-Binding Debt Restructuring Deal With NYDIG

[Dec 20, 2022 2:30 PM] The bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has executed a restructuring deal with NYDIG, according to an announcement published on Tuesday. According to the non-binding term sheet agreement, NYDIG will obtain 2.8 exahash per…

FTX Collapse: African Crypto Industry Leaders’ Perspective and Advice to Regulators

[Nov 16, 2022 4:00 AM] The collapse of FTX and subsequent calls for tougher regulation by the likes of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren have increased the likelihood of regulators adopting even stricter crypto laws. In Africa, crypto industry participants warn of the…