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US Ambassador to Argentina Hails Bitcoin Miner’s ‘Genius’ Flared Gas Power Generation Plans
18.12.2023
The U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Marc R. Stanley, has lauded Unblock Computing’s bitcoin mining initiative for its innovative use of flared gas in generating electricity. Ambassador Stanley commended the plan for its dual benefits: aiding Argentina in achieving its climate objectives...
Ripple Reveals 2024 Crypto Predictions: SEC Crackdown to Continue, Regulation Will Hinder US Crypto Firms
18.12.2023
Ripple has shared several crypto predictions for 2024. The firm’s chief legal officer expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to continue its crackdown on the crypto industry. In addition, he foresees U.S. Congress disagreeing on the best course of action for crypto...
FDUSD Rockets to $1.6B Market Cap, Becoming Fifth Largest Fiat-Pegged Crypto Amid Binance Concentration
17.12.2023
In the fortnight since Dec. 2, 2023, the stablecoin asset first digital usd (FDUSD) experienced a notable expansion, increasing its supply by 690 million coins. As of Dec. 17, 2023, this surge has elevated its market capitalization to a significant $1.61 billion. This period witnessed...
BONK’s Meteoric Rise: Outpaces PEPE with 621% Surge, Secures Third Place in Meme Coin Market
17.12.2023
In recent weeks, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency bonk (BONK) has experienced substantial growth against the U.S. dollar and has now overtaken pepe (PEPE) to become the third largest meme coin in terms of market capitalization. In the past month alone, the Solana-based BONK surged over 621%...
Tether CEO Details Partnership with FBI and Secret Service in Letter to Legislators
17.12.2023
Source: Unsplash Tether, the company responsible for the USDT stablecoin, has made public letters it sent to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, underscoring its dedication to security and close cooperation with...
CFTC Chairman: Many Crypto Tokens Are Considered Commodities Under Existing Laws
17.12.2023
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has stated that many digital assets are considered commodities under existing law. Behnam urged the U.S. Congress to hasten the process of establishing a regulatory regime for cryptocurrency. He also emphasized that...
US Lawmakers Slam SEC and Chair Gensler for Refusing to Provide Clear Regulation for Crypto Industry
17.12.2023
U.S. lawmakers have slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman Gary Gensler for refusing to provide clear crypto regulation. “SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s continued refusal to provide clarity for the digital asset ecosystem is shameful,” one congressman said....
Goldman Sachs: Don’t Expect Immediate BTC Spike After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals
17.12.2023
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has advised investors against anticipating a sudden and immediate surge in the price of bitcoin upon the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nonetheless, Goldman Sachs highlighted that...
SEC Denies Coinbase’s Petition for Clear Crypto Regulation — Exchange Responds by Taking the Regulator to Court
17.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s petition for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler backs his agency’s decision to deny Coinbase’s petition. In response, Coinbase has pursued legal...
Blackrock Meets With SEC 4 Times to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
17.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the fourth time recently to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said this week that the securities regulator is “taking...
Safemoon Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection Amid Securities and Wire Fraud Charges
17.12.2023
In the latest development, Safemoon, a crypto company, voluntarily initiated Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings in the District of Utah, as stated in their bankruptcy documentation. This action comes on the heels of the company’s founders facing indictment for securities fraud, wire fraud,...
Finance Professor Blasts SEC’s Potential Cash-Only Rule for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Citing Benefits of In-Kind Model
16.12.2023
A finance professor at Georgetown University has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to avoid micromanaging the creation/redemption process for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While the SEC proposed the cash creation method, applicants like Blackrock and Fidelity have...
SEC Chair Gensler Reveals Regulator Is ‘Taking a New Look’ at Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings
16.12.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has revealed that the regulator is taking a new look at spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications based on recent court rulings. “We had in the past denied a number of these applications, but the courts here in...
JPMorgan Analysts Predict Ether Will Outperform Bitcoin Next Year; Halving Priced In
15.12.2023
JPMorgan analysts predict ether, the main asset of the smart contracts enabled Ethereum blockchain, will likely outperform bitcoin next year. A note released this week explains that Proto-Danksharding, an update coming to Ethereum next year to address the network’s operative capacity, will...
U.S. SEC Denies Coinbase's Push for Crypto Regulations as 'Unwarranted'
15.12.2023
U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase's petition to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prod it toward a system of tailored rules for digital assets was rejected by the regulator on Friday
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Consolidation Phase Signals Cautious Market Approach
15.12.2023
As of Dec. 15, 2023, bitcoin’s price dynamics present a compelling narrative, marked by a blend of bullish trends and nuanced fluctuations. Following the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, BTC’s price improved but has been in a tight consolidated pattern ever since. Bitcoin...
Coinbase Reveals ‘Project Diamond’ Initiative, Targets Institutions Issuing Native Digital Assets
15.12.2023
Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange, has revealed Project Diamond, an initiative that seeks to provide the tools for institutions to issue native digital assets. The project, which integrates several technologies, including Coinbase’s layer 2 product Base, the USDC stablecoin...
SEC Chair Gensler Discusses Impact of Court Rulings on Reevaluating Bitcoin ETF Decisions
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / sergeitokmakov The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler discussed the SEC’s evolving approach towards spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, acknowledging the influence of recent judicial decisions. In a recent interview with CNBC...
Coinbase International Exchange Launching Spot Crypto Trading
15.12.2023
Coinbase International is launching spot crypto trading for non-U.S. customers. “The launch and expansion of spot trading on Coinbase International Exchange will occur over several phases,” Coinbase detailed. “Our primary focus at the outset will be to build liquidity...
SEC Chair Gensler: We Do Things According to Our Authorities and How Courts Interpret Them
15.12.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has affirmed that the securities regulator acts according to its authorities and how the courts interpret them. This includes how the agency plans to deal with spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, he noted. Gensler...