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Former SEC Official Calls CBDC ‘the Most Absurd Financial Idea’ Citing Unnecessary Risks, Privacy, Cybersecurity Concerns
5.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) former head of internet enforcement has called the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) “the most absurd financial idea in the history of monetary policy.” He warned that a central bank digital currency not only creates...
Crypto firms won't leave US despite apparent hostility: Merkle Science CEO
4.7.2023
Merkle Science CEO Mriganka Pattnaik has offered a “contrarian” take, explaining that crypto firms won't be vanishing from the United States anytime soon
Nasdaq Submits Revised Application for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF to SEC
4.7.2023
What NASDAQ has resubmitted an application to the SEC for the listing of a Bitcoin ETF by BlackrockWhy The SEC had raised concerns last week about the details of the original submissionWhat Next The SEC has not provided a date for its final decision
Nasdaq has resubmitted an application to...
Nasdaq Resubmits Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF Application, Inks Agreement With Coinbase for Surveillance-Sharing
4.7.2023
After the four firms that filed for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) resubmitted their applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the asset manager Blackrock followed suit with an amended application. Similar to Cboe’s refiling of registrations from...
Coinbase to Partner with Fidelity and Other Bitcoin ETFs for Surveillance – Here's the Latest
3.7.2023
Last week, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report unveiled the dissatisfaction of SEC insiders with the recent batch of spot bitcoin ETF applications from prominent financial institutions like Blackrock, Wisdomtree, Valkyrie, Fidelity, Ark Investment, and Invesco.
Following this revelation, four...
BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF filing names Coinbase as 'surveillance-sharing' partner
3.7.2023
The application included a Nasdaq-Coinbase agreement “intended to supplement the exchange’s market surveillance program” following the SEC reportedly saying the filing was unclear
EU finalizes Data Act with a kill switch for smart contracts: Law Decoded, June 27–July 3
3.7.2023
European Union lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with the controversial European Data Act, which has previously drawn criticism from the crypto community
Report: Revolut to Delist Polygon, Solana, and Cardano Amidst Evolving US Regulations
3.7.2023
According to a report published on Monday, the British fintech firm Revolut plans to delist the cryptocurrency assets polygon, solana, and cardano from its U.S.-based platform. Revolut cited evolving regulations in the United States, and users will need to sell the three tokens by September 18th....
Today in Crypto: South Korea Passes the Virtual Asset User Protection Legislation, Poly Network Exploit Affected 57 Cryptos on 10 Blockchains, Crypto Miners Are Turning to AI
3.7.2023
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Probability for U.S. Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Is Fairly High: Bernstein
3.7.2023
The lack of a spot ETF leads to the growth of over-the-counter products like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which are more expensive, illiquid and inefficient, the report said
Thai SEC bans the use of customer crypto assets for lending and investment
3.7.2023
Investor protection regulations have been under discussion since September 2022 amid the crypto lending crisis that saw firms such as BlockFi and Celsius declare bankruptcy
XRP Price Prediction as Rumors Emerge of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Resigning – How Will XRP React?
3.7.2023
The XRP price has barely moved in the past 24 hours, despite the emergence of reports that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is to resign from his position.
At $0.482915, XRP is down by 0.3% in a week and by 8% in the last 30 days, although the altcoin remains up by 42% since the beginning of...
SEC has pushed investors into 'toxic' crypto products and FTX: Winklevoss
3.7.2023
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss said the SEC's refusal to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF has been a "complete and utter disaster for US investors."
AI-generated fake news sparks rumors of Gary Gensler’s resignation
3.7.2023
The rumors, which have set crypto Twitter ablaze, are the latest example of AI disinformation at work
Tim Draper Adjusts Timeframe for His $250K Bitcoin Price Forecast
3.7.2023
Venture capitalist Tim Draper has adjusted his projected timeframe for bitcoin’s price to reach $250,000. Maintaining an optimistic outlook, Draper still expects the world’s largest cryptocurrency to reach his predicted price target but acknowledged that it may take “a little...
Bittrex Requests Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Arguing for Congressional Approval in Crypto Regulation
2.7.2023
According to a recent court filing, the U.S. subsidiary of Bittrex has requested the dismissal of the case filed against the exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Attorneys for Bittrex argue that the SEC cannot regulate cryptocurrency assets as securities without approval...
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin on SEC Crypto Enforcement Actions: ‘The Real Competition Is the Centralized World’
2.7.2023
Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency project by market cap, took a stance on the recent actions that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken in the field of enforcement against crypto. Buterin mentioned how projects like Solana were...
Bittrex challenges SEC's authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal
2.7.2023
Bittrex has adopted a similar approach to Coinbase, aligning its arguments closely with those made by the larger cryptocurrency exchange
Former SEC Official Defends Chair Gensler — Urges Crypto Community to Quit Personal Attacks, Focus on Facts
2.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has defended SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s approach to regulating the crypto industry. “It’s time to attack the facts and law on SEC positions and quit the personal attacks on the...
Cboe Resubmits Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings With Coinbase as Surveillance-Sharing Partner Amid SEC Dissatisfaction
1.7.2023
In response to reports suggesting that the recent wave of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) filed in recent weeks did not meet the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) standards, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has resubmitted four 19b-4 filings for these ETFs....