U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler discussed the pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals in an interview with Bloomberg. Gensler acknowledged that there are around ten Bitcoin ETF proposals awaiting a decision from SEC staff. While he declined to comment on the possibility of approving multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously, he […]
On October 18, a new twist emerged in the alleged rug pull scandal involving social media platform Reddit. A crypto analyst claimed that several subreddit moderators were aware of the decision to shut down the Reddit Community Points (RCP) program and sold their RCP tokens, known as MOONs, just before the token’s value plummeted by […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is showing signs of warming up to the idea of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest. Wood stated that the SEC’s recent line of questioning regarding the risks and measures associated with a spot ETF indicates a change in behavior and raises […]
Bitcoin’s price has remained strong, reaching a high of $28,516 despite economic challenges in the US. This stability may be attributed to increased institutional activity and positive investor interest in Bitcoin. Fidelity Investments, along with other institutions like ARK Invest and Invesco, have amended their spot Bitcoin ETF filings, indicating ongoing dialogue with the SEC. […]
Accounting professor Peter Easton provided testimony in the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, shedding light on the commingling of funds between FTX and Alameda Research. Easton’s analysis revealed that Alameda used funds from FTX customers to invest in various ventures, resulting in a negative balance of $11.3 billion with FTX in June 2022. […]
BlackRock, a major financial firm, is making significant moves in the world of blockchain technology and digital assets, signaling a shift in traditional finance. The company has become the first major player on Wall Street to utilize JPMorgan’s blockchain-based collateral settlement system, a move that promises to make settlement processes more efficient and transparent. In […]
Binance.US, the American branch of cryptocurrency giant Binance, is seeking permission to file sensitive documents under seal in response to the ongoing lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company argues that the SEC’s demands for document discovery and depositions are unreasonable. Filing under seal allows Binance.US to present confidential information in […]
Pro-XRP legal expert John Deaton has criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its lack of credibility. Deaton disagreed with the SEC’s statement that it is the best source of information about itself, citing the Commission’s confirmation bias and self-serving statements. He suggested that the SEC’s decision-making may be influenced by its own […]
Binance’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) recently praised the ability of cryptocurrencies to give people control over their finances. However, the CMO also expressed concerns about the state of public trust in the crypto industry. Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, is facing the challenge of navigating growth, building trust, and […]
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has addressed concerns regarding recent transfers of digital assets from his crypto wallet. Buterin explained that the large-scale ETH transactions were not sold by him but were mostly donations to charity organizations and other projects. He emphasized that he had not sold ETH for personal profits since 2018. Buterin is known […]
