Billionaire entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Mark Cuban have joined forces to submit a shared amicus brief to the Supreme Court, expressing concerns about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to internal proceedings without jury involvement. They argue that these administrative proceedings lead to unequal outcomes for individuals facing SEC charges, potentially infringing on their […]
Tesla has confirmed its commitment to its Bitcoin holdings in its Q3 2023 financial report, despite facing financial challenges. The company maintained its position, holding approximately 9,720 BTC worth over $275 million. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter that Tesla has refrained from selling its cryptocurrency assets. Tesla’s initial investment in Bitcoin in 2021 sparked […]
In a shocking revelation, it has been uncovered that the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX allegedly used customer funds to repurchase its stake held by Binance. This has raised concerns about the handling of customer deposits within the crypto industry. During a court hearing, it was disclosed that FTX employed customer deposits for various purposes, including […]
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a bureau of the Treasury Department, is organizing a symposium on tokenization in February 2024. This event aims to spark a public discussion on the potential of tokenizing real-world financial assets and liabilities. The Acting Comptroller, Michael J. Hsu, emphasizes the distinction between crypto and tokenization, […]
In a recent development, prominent figures including Elon Musk and Mark Cuban have filed an amicus curiae brief challenging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The brief questions the SEC’s use of administrative proceedings instead of jury trials, raising concerns about the constitutionality of their practices. The group argues that the SEC’s inconsistent approach […]
Tesla reported its Q3 2023 results, revealing that it has not made any changes to its Bitcoin holdings for the fifth consecutive quarter. The electric vehicle manufacturer currently holds $184 million worth of digital assets, a portion of the $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin it acquired in March 2021. Despite not buying or selling any […]
The eleventh day of the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) focused on the testimony of accounting experts who provided crucial information regarding the disappearance of $9 billion in FTX customer funds. Professor Peter Easton from the University of Notre Dame and FBI accountant Paige Owens presented their analysis of FTX and Alameda’s accounts and bank […]
A recent assessment by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has revealed significant gaps in its ability to provide guidance to member banks regarding cryptocurrency activities. The review was prompted by the volatile nature of the crypto market, which reached a market capitalization of $3 trillion in November 2021 but has since dropped to $1.2 […]
Federal Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bowman has expressed uncertainty about the use case for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States. Speaking at a roundtable event at Harvard, Bowman suggested that there may be alternative solutions that already address the same issues that a digital dollar aims to solve. She highlighted that […]
The Inspector General’s Office (OIG) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released an evaluation report on the corporation’s strategy for managing crypto asset risks. The FDIC adopted a “bottom up” approach to understanding and addressing these risks, which involves assessing supervised institutions’ crypto activities and providing guidance on a case-by-case basis. As of […]
