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Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, announced that the crypto exchange has filed a closing brief in the Third Circuit challenging the SEC’s denial of their rulemaking petition. The brief argues that the SEC’s order, which disagrees with claims that SEC rules are unworkable for digital asset firms, lacks reasoned decision-making. Grewal asserts that the … Read more
The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Financial Services Forum, and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association sent a letter to President Joe Biden on May 31, urging him to sign the resolution passed by Congress to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). The letter outlines that SAB 121, issued without regulatory … Read more
The pro-bitcoin president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, commenced his second term on June 1 at the National Palace in San Salvador, with his family and a large crowd in attendance. Despite rising economic concerns, Bukele’s popularity remains robust. His administration’s notable policies include adopting bitcoin as legal tender. During his first term, over 80,000 … Read more
Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker, was sentenced on Thursday to 41 months in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that caused $1.5 million in investor losses. From November 2020 to August 2022, Russell deceived multiple victims by promising high returns from cryptocurrency investments, only to misappropriate their funds for personal use, gambling, and repaying … Read more
The bankruptcy proceedings of Bittrex Inc. involved a legal dispute over claims filed by Azim Ghader, who sought recovery for lost profits and damages after his cryptocurrency was frozen on the Bittrex exchange in 2017. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware found that Bittrex had complied with legal requirements and upheld … Read more
Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management has withdrawn from the race to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), as its name was removed from the application filed with 21shares. The ETF, now renamed 21shares Core Ethereum ETF, reflects Ark’s decision not to pursue the ether ETF at this time. Despite this, Ark remains committed to … Read more
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees the emergence of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies beyond bitcoin and ether, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs. At the Consensus 2024 event, he stated: “I think it’s just a matter of time, and it’s inevitable there’s gonna be an XRP … Read more
The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest in crypto among young, minority, male, and Democratic voters. Significant findings include 97% of likely … Read more
Two Estonian nationals have been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. to face charges for their roles in “a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme,” according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin are accused of operating a $575 million Ponzi scheme involving the fraudulent cryptocurrency mining service … Read more
The rising trend of “re-staking” has driven significant cryptocurrency investments into platforms that reward users for locking up their tokens. Leading this movement is Seattle-based startup Eigenlayer, which secured $100 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm in February. Eigenlayer has attracted $18.8 billion worth of crypto to its platform from less than $400 … Read more
