SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal Motion Dismissed in Ripple Case

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been dealt another setback in its ongoing legal battle against Ripple Labs. District Court Judge Analisa Torres has dismissed the SEC’s interlocutory appeal motion. On October 3, Judge Torres based her decision on the regulator’s failure to convincingly demonstrate “controlling questions of law” and “substantial grounds […]

Friend.tech Users Warn of Possible SIM-Swap Attacks

Recently, four Friend.tech users have had a total of 109 Ether ETH, worth around $178,000, stolen from their accounts in under a week. The users have warned of possible SIM-swap attacks, where exploiters gain control of a user’s mobile number to intercept two-factor authentication codes and access accounts. One user, Froggie.eth, reported that their account […]

XRP Price Surges After SEC Appeal Dismissal in Ripple Lawsuit

XRP, the cryptocurrency of Ripple, has seen a 3.7% increase in its price in the past 24 hours, outperforming most other cryptocurrencies which were trading in the red. This surge in XRP price was driven by the dismissal of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) appeal in the lawsuit against Ripple.The lawsuit has […]

Localizing KYC and Onboarding Flows for APAC Crypto Success

The Asia Pacific region is emerging as a crypto powerhouse, with Hong Kong recently opening its doors to crypto trading and Vietnam and India being crowned the top crypto adopters in 2022. For companies eager to enter these booming markets, bulletproof KYC processes and localized onboarding experiences are essential. Checkin.com stands out in this endeavour, […]

SEC’s Appeal Against Ripple Denied: Implications on Crypto Oversight Emerge as XRP Price Surges 5%

The ongoing legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs has taken a new turn with District Judge Analisa Torres denying the SEC’s motion to appeal its previous loss against Ripple Labs. The SEC had failed to demonstrate controlling questions of law or substantial grounds for differences of opinion.Ripple […]

UK Crypto Regulations: ByBit’s Exit Highlights Regulatory Challenges for UK Investors

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom has recently introduced new regulations for crypto exchanges, with the primary focus being on marketing activities. These rules are aimed at protecting consumers from misleading promotions and ensuring financial stability. One of the key highlights is the ’24-hour cooling-off period’, which requires any new customer who […]

SEC Rejects Coinbase Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal judge to deny Coinbase’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the regulator. The SEC believes that some of the cryptocurrencies listed on Coinbase’s platform are investment contracts under the Howey Test and should be subject to SEC registration. The SEC argued that Coinbase […]

Bitcoin Prices Steady Despite High Interest Rates

Bitcoin has been relatively steady in September, posting one of its strongest performances since 2012 and 2016. Trading at around the $27,300 zone on October 3, Bitcoin is up roughly 10% from September lows, and traders are confident that the next leg of higher highs has just begun. Despite attractive interest rates in the United […]

Judge Rejects SEC Motion in Ripple Case, XRP Price Surges

Ripple, the blockchain payment company, has won another legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the SEC’s motion to appeal the Ripple ruling, which was a partial victory for Ripple on July 13. The court ruled that the SEC failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the […]