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Open Interest in XRP Surges to $800M as Crypto Traders Hope Ripple-SEC Verdict Will Bring 'Alt Season'
29.3.2023
If the court rules that XRP is a security, it would mean the same for other alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) and subject them to stringent supervision. The market, however, expects Ripple to win after CFTC on Monday classified bitcoin as commodity
Crypto Wendy on trashing the SEC, sexism, and how underdogs can win: Hall of Flame
29.3.2023
Crypto Wendy built an audience by being herself, defending others, trashing jerks and the SEC, and showing underdogs how to win at crypto
Freeport clears SEC Reg A review for tokenized art offerings
29.3.2023
It appears that the SEC has exempted NFT art tokenization from registration as security offerings
SEC chief Gary Gensler to face Congress grilling over crypto policy
29.3.2023
FSC chief noted that their primary focus would be setting the groundwork for crypto regulations in the U.S
U.S. CFTC Chief Behnam Reinforces View of Ether as Commodity
28.3.2023
With the ink still drying on its Binance action, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam reiterated Tuesday that he believes ether is a commodity – a potentially controversial assertion that seems to counter what his counterpart at the Securities and Exchange...
Former CFTC Chairman: Regulator's Lawsuit Against Binance 'Is a Big Deal'
28.3.2023
“This is a big deal,” Timothy Massad told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” regarding the agency’s action against the largest crypto exchange in the world
Coinbase Urges Creation of Stablecoins That Preserve Purchasing Power Amid Dispute with SEC
28.3.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is calling on developers to create a new and inflation-proof stablecoin for its own blockchain.
The call for the new type of stablecoin came in a blog post on Thursday where the exchange said it is “particularly interested in ‘flatcoins’ – stablecoins that...
Here’s why CFTC suing Binance is a bigger deal than an SEC enforcement
28.3.2023
Market observers pointed out that CFTC goes after the bigger fish, and its regulatory action often proves fatal for the crypto companies
Ethereum Co-Founder Says Crypto Ecosystem Has Never Been Better or Stronger
28.3.2023
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin says the strength of the crypto ecosystem “has never been better or stronger.” He believes “more clarity” from regulators would be helpful for the crypto industry. “I think our industry has suffered from having two major factions...
CFTC calls ETH a commodity in Binance suit, highlighting the complexity of classification
27.3.2023
The suit claims Binance used Ether as a commodity in its financial products, experts explained, which says little about the basic nature of the coin
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo: A Privacy-Protecting U.S. CBDC Could ‘Take Over the World’
27.3.2023
If the U.S. were to design a digital dollar that protects the privacy of its users and is free of surveillance tools, it could reach mass adoption, the Digital Dollar Project co-founder said
XRP price: 'sell the news' moment nears after crypto-leading 20% weekly gain
27.3.2023
XRP whales have been accumulating since February with only days remaining until the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit could reach its potential conclusion
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy repays Silvergate loan and buys 6.5K BTC
27.3.2023
MicroStrategy has increased its total Bitcoins holdings to 138,955 BTC, purchased for $4.1 billion at an average of $29,817 per coin
SEC targets Coinbase, Do Kwon arrested and FTX sells $95M in Mysten Labs: Hodler’s Digest, March 19-25
25.3.2023
Coinbase’s Wells notice hints at enforcement action on the horizon, Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro and FTX seeks to sell $95 million in Mysten Labs stocks
'US has left a vacuum that other countries are eager to fill': Coinbase
25.3.2023
While the U.S. government opts for “regulation by enforcement,” other countries are fostering “vibrant” crypto ecosystems due to progressive regulation, argues Coinbase’s Daniel Seifert
White House report takes aim at Bybit — and forgot about Deribit
25.3.2023
The White House isn’t doing any favors for derivatives traders by turning a blind eye to the biggest players in the space
Former SEC Branch Chief Explains Why U.S. Has Jurisdiction in Do Kwon Case
24.3.2023
Lisa Braganca says the Terraform Labs founder and his team knowingly reached out to U.S. investors, despite being based in Singapore
SEC Warns Investors to Exercise Caution When Investing in Crypto Securities – Clampdown Incoming?
24.3.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors of an alleged danger posed by crypto assets, saying those offering such investments may not comply with US securities laws.
The warning, published on the SEC’s Investor.gov website on Thursday this week, said the risk of loss...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close
24.3.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
'Surgical removal' of crypto will only weaken USD dominance, commentators say
24.3.2023
A day after Coinbase received an SEC Wells notice, industry commentators weighed in on what recent regulator actions mean for America's crypto future