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22.02 / 01:45

Government SEC censorship Congress Law Decoded: Bitcoin’s censorship resistance capacity enters the spotlight, Feb. 14–21

Amid the barrage of last week’s regulatory news, from rumors of Joe Biden’s upcoming executive order on digital assets to another round of the Russian government’s crypto tug of war, the storyline that was arguably the most consequential for the mainstream narrative on the social effects of crypto has been the one around the Canadian government’s standoff with the Freedom Convoy. The government’s invocation of emergency powers to put down a protest movement — combined with the movement’s financial infrastructure being one of the main attack vectors — has led many observers to appreciate with renewed vigor Bitcoin’s capacity to resist state financial censorship.

21.02 / 16:25

Investments SEC settlement Speculation Happy to be regulated? Fallout from BlockFi settlement is a matter of speculation

It might seem unlikely that BlockFi founder and CEO Zac Prince would describe a prosecution that resulted in a $100-million fine for his company as “a win not only for BlockFi but for the broader cryptocurrency industry,” but that is indeed what he said. And, he might be right, although it remains to be seen for now.

20.02 / 04:39

UPS SEC Career Polkadot parachain fraudster revealed thanks to SEC’s complaint in 2019

On 13 January, Composable Finance celebrated winning Polkadot’s seventh parachain slot auction. The DeFi interoperability protocol was declared a victor with over 9,000 members of the community raising more than six million DOT.

19.02 / 22:31

Ripple XRP SEC CEO NOT Ripple CEO says legal memos prove XRP not a ‘security’; how accurate is it

In 2012, Ripple reached out to a legal company to get a review of its business model and obtain recommendations for reducing legal risks. After the company’s first analysis, Ripple went back to the drawing board and submitted a new proposal.

19.02 / 18:17

Ripple XRP SEC SEC v. Ripple: Who will benefit from the unsealing of memos from a law firm

When it rains, it pours, they say. That was the case as the SEC vs Ripple Labs lawsuit saw the court ordering a number of filings and memos to be unsealed. As expected, the XRP community has been in an uproar all night.

19.02 / 16:17

UPS Ripple XRP SEC Rescue Amidst the SEC vs. Ripple feud, whales come to XRP holders’ rescue

XRP’s price performance has always been controversial, because it’s seemingly impossible to talk about the asset without bringing up the contentious SEC vs Ripple Labs lawsuit. That said, however, there are some movements taking place that investors and traders need to follow.

18.02 / 23:21

Digital Ripple SEC Action Ripple vs SEC: Is SEC getting ready to throw Hinman under the bus

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) might be taking a different approach to winning this ever-lasting feud with fintech firm, Ripple. More of an indirect root to counter Ripple‘s action mode strategy. Herein, Ripple had filed a letter motion to compel SEC to turn over notes. Although, the SEC refused to do so, cited deliberative process privilege (DPP).

18.02 / 21:41

Ripple XRP SEC Remark The perfect entry point for XRP and why you should wait no more

Recently, the SEC’s Gary Gensler was asked for his opinion on whether XRP is an ‘unregistered security’. While he refused to comment in-depth, he did remark that the SEC was ‘trying to do is help continue with that basic bargain’. The basic bargain being anti-fraud protection as well as full and fair disclosure to the public, from whom the money had been raised. The SEC vs. Ripple case could have huge ramifications for the crypto industry. Regarding the price movement of the token itself, the short-term outlook remained bearish.

18.02 / 19:43

Provident Digital SEC CEO USDC scales new monthly high in terms of supply in smart contracts thanks to…

USD Coin (USDC) issued by Circle Inc is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization. It achieved significant milestones over the years. In fact, on 1 February, USDC market capitalization surpassed $50 billion. In all, Circle minted more than 100 billion USD Coins (USDC). Continuing the same trend, here’s the latest development.

18.02 / 14:33

SEC Apple Climate Disclosure Poses Thorny Questions for SEC as Rules Weighed

Apple Inc. says it produced 47,430 tons of greenhouse gases in a recent year. The production of its computers and phones by its suppliers, plus their transportation and use by customers, generated an estimated 22 million tons.

17.02 / 21:35

ETF SEC Bitcoin Future Sec Chair spot bitcoin bitcoin etfs spot bitcoin ETFs SEC chair hints at no spot Bitcoin ETFs yet, but cites 'careful consideration' for future

Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has responded to a letter from lawmakers calling the regulator denying approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds “unacceptable.”

16.02 / 23:55

Microsoft SEC Apple Pool Biden administration is keeping a close eye on private equity and other 'alternative' investments

The Biden administration is lending a more cautious eye to private equity and other «alternative» investments like hedge funds.

16.02 / 23:35

Ethereum BTC SEC Bitcoin NOT Institutional investment in Bitcoin, crypto and why it’s not all good news

One of the biggest indicators of cryptocurrencies entering the phase of mainstream adoption was the overwhelming institutional interest over the past couple of years. Consider this – Cryptocurrency funds received capital inflows of around $9.3 billion in 2021 alone, most of which originated from institutional investments.

16.02 / 22:55

Ripple XRP SEC Court SEC v. Ripple: Here’s how two 2012 memos can turn the tide in the milestone crypto case

Ripple’s court battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has recently seen new developments that, according to some observers, could foreshadow an impending resolution of this massively consequential case. Feb. 17 marks the deadline for Ripple to unseal a series of 2012 documents whose contents will likely sway the opinions of both the court and the public toward either one side or another. In another plot twist, the court’s decision to treat some of the SEC’s documents as open to discovery could set a groundbreaking precedent for similar cases involving U.S. executive agencies. Here is where things stand ahead of the next round of the showdown.

16.02 / 20:39

Ethereum SEC coinbase Bitcoin Colorado's Crypto Move, Travel Rule & TRUST, Criminal Whales, Inflation in UK + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

16.02 / 16:17

Ripple SEC Platform Bitcoin SEC’s Gensler doesn’t have much to say about Ripple or XRP… except this

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has repeatedly aired its concerns about spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). In fact, the Chairman believes there is a lack of infrastructure designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices. According to the agency, this wouldn’t serve the SEC’s intent to protect investors and public interest.

16.02 / 00:31

Law Binance SEC Binance.US is under investigation from SEC over trading affiliates: Report

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly launched a probe into major crypto exchange Binance's U.S. arm regarding trading firms connected to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

15.02 / 22:51

markets ETF SEC Bitcoin spot bitcoin Here’s why the SEC keeps rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF applications

It is not the first time the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected proposals for a Bitcoin spot exchange traded product (ETP), but efforts continue to be made by different financial institutions. The recent attempt made by Cboe BZX Exchange on Jan. 25 to list the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust as a Bitcoin ETP has also failed.

15.02 / 20:33

SEC penalty SEC crypto BlockFi settles SEC crypto lending probe with record penalty

A cryptocurrency company that allowed nearly 600,000 users to earn interest by lending their holdings to other traders will pay $100m to settle claims that its product violated investor-protection laws.

15.02 / 20:07

Digital Ripple SEC Tether settlement BlockFi Agrees to $100 Million Settlement With SEC, States Over Lending Product

Crypto lending and interest startup BlockFi Lending LLC agreed on Monday to pay $100 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 32 states to settle charges over failing to register its retail cryptocurrency lending product, BlockFi Interest Accounts.

15.02 / 13:39

BTC ETF SEC Bitcoin Support NOT 24% discount or not, can Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust count on real support

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, arguably the grand daddy of crypto-funds, may just have fulfilled a long-held ambition. It became an Exchange-traded fund (ETF)— at least in name. It officially submitted an application on 19 October to the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its fund into a BTC spot ETF.

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