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Double-Digit Swings Dominate June Crypto Market Performances
30.6.2024
According to market data, crypto assets struggled throughout June, with only a select few recording gains. The largest gainer was the meme coin brett (BRETT), which surged 64.9%, while the biggest loser was the meme token maga (TRUMP), plummeting 55.29%. Select Coins Rise Despite Overall Decline...
Court Dismisses SEC Claim on Secondary Sales of BNB
30.6.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed several claims in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s case against Binance and its affiliates. This includes allegations related to secondary BNB sales and the sale of the stablecoin BUSD. However,...
SEC Asks Court to Quash Coinbase Subpoena in Legal Clash Over Crypto Regulations
29.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to quash a subpoena issued by crypto exchange Coinbase that demands documents related to the crypto markets and personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The SEC argues that the subpoena is irrelevant and imposes undue...
Spot Ether ETF Approval Expected to Enhance Crypto Asset’s Legitimacy and Utility, Says Hedera Council President
29.6.2024
While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore...
Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Seen as ‘a Game Changer’ for Crypto Industry
29.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial oversight, especially impacting the digital assets sector....
Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024
29.6.2024
Digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $172.1 million across...
Solana ETF Approval Odds Rise Amid Potential Political Shifts, Analyst Says
29.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has stated that the odds of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) being approved within the next 12 months are closely linked to the likelihood of a change in the U.S. presidency. He noted that it is “safe to say the chances of both are higher today than...
Investor shares story of falling victim to $100K crypto hack
28.6.2024
“I thought that my heart would stop,” said Matthias Mende as he told Cointelegraph how he felt when he realized he lost $100,000 in crypto assets to a hacker
Nigeria’s SEC boss says crypto can aid 38M unbanked
28.6.2024
Agama noted that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can greatly lower remittance costs, making it easier and cheaper for Nigerians abroad to send money home
History Associates joins Coinbase in FDIC legal battle
28.6.2024
The History Associates suit aims to hold the FDIC and other regulatory agencies accountable for their actions and ensure transparency in their regulatory practices
S&P Global joins Singapore's Project Guardian tokenization trials
27.6.2024
The rating agency will provide its perspective on risk mitigation in tokenized fixed income transactions
Elmnts Emerges From Stealth With Plans to Launch Commodity Tokenization Platform
27.6.2024
Elmnts, a new blockchain-based venture, has announced the forthcoming launch of its beta platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), starting with oil and gas mineral rights and royalties. As part of a broader plan to expand into other commodities, the Solana-based project aims...
Paradigm calls European markets regulator to show nuance regarding MEV
27.6.2024
The venture capitalist firm said ESMA’s approach to crypto market abuse could be a disaster for the industry without suggesting any better ideas
State Street Partners With Galaxy Asset Management to Create New Crypto ETFs
27.6.2024
State Street Global Advisors has partnered with Galaxy Asset Management to provide advanced digital asset-based strategies, expanding investor access to the digital asset ecosystem beyond cryptocurrencies and bitcoin. “We believe we are in a strong position to make digital assets more...
Marathon Digital Expands Mining Operations to Include Kaspa
27.6.2024
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has diversified its mining activities by adding kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset, to its portfolio. The initiative has already yielded significant results, with the company mining 93 million KAS, valued at approximately $15 million as of June 25, 2024....
Solana Climbs 8.1% Following Vaneck’s SEC Filing for SOL-Based ETF
27.6.2024
Following Vaneck’s application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), solana has appreciated 8.1% against the U.S. dollar. Apart from bitcoin, ethereum, and stablecoins, solana now boasts the highest daily trade volume among...
Vaneck Seeks SEC Approval for Solana-Based ETF
27.6.2024
In a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency offerings, Vaneck has announced the filing of the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Solana. This move marks a strategic enhancement of Vaneck’s digital asset products, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research....
Why reports of the death of NFTs are greatly exaggerated
27.6.2024
Toshiuki Otsuka, who founded a snap-to-earn platform, strongly opposed the narrative and argued that NFTs are "evolving."
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
27.6.2024
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate...
Crypto firm backed by real-world assets plans to go public this year
27.6.2024
The publicly-audited company aims to launch a namesake cryptocurrency backed by its portfolio of real-estate assets and equity stakes