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US SEC Criticized for Inadequate Claim Over Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings

Reports of the US SEC labeling financial titans’ registrations for spot Bitcoin ETFs as “inadequate” prompted US House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to issue a warning to Chair Gary Gensler via Twitter. The crypto community has ridiculed the US SEC for approving a Bitcoin ETF based on leveraged

July 2, 2023 2 mins read

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Files Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit by U.S SEC

By submitting a motion to dismiss the complaint against it, Bittrex has advanced significantly in its legal struggle with the U.S. SEC. Bittrex argues in its new court filing that the SEC doesn’t have the jurisdiction to regulate cryptocurrencies as securities unless explicitly given that authority by Congress. This argument

July 2, 2023 2 mins read

Crypto Community Rallies as Vitalik Buterin Defends Solana Against SEC

On the heels of regulatory challenges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Solana (SOL) has found support among some OG crypto natives. Taking to Twitter on June 30, Vitalik Buterin, the enigmatic co-founder of Ethereum, wrote that Solana is facing unprecedented challenges that may prove strenuous for the crypto

June 30, 2023 2 mins read

Mind Network Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding From Binance Labs and Other Prominent VCs

Mind Network, a cutting-edge platform leading the way in data security and privacy within the Web3 ecosystem, is delighted to announce the successful completion of its seed round fundraising, raising $2.5 million. The funding round included participation from Binance Labs, Comma3 Ventures, SevenX Ventures, HashKey Capital, Big Brain Holdings, Arweave

June 29, 2023 3 mins read

Solana Challenges the SEC’s View on SOL After Coinbase and Binance

Ryón Nixon, a founding partner of leading blockchain law firm Horizons Law and Consulting, has tweeted that the SEC’s characterization of SOL as being “labeled as a security is inaccurate.”  Nixon, who served as Solana’s genesis general counsel (but who no longer currently represents Solana Labs/Foundation). He issued the tweet

June 29, 2023 2 mins read

Canadian Lawmakers Recognize Blockchain as an Emerging Sector

Coinbase, the leading crypto exchange, has shared that Canadian lawmakers have recently released a comprehensive report that unequivocally supports the adoption and integration of blockchain technology. This significant move by the Canadian government marks a pivotal moment in the global blockchain landscape. Moreover, it creates expectations and anticipation throughout the

June 29, 2023 3 mins read

Algorand Sets New Speed Record: 10k Transactions Per Second on Blockchain

The tech world thrives on speed, and Algorand has just gone full throttle. With its latest feat, the blockchain giant is outpacing most sports cars and promising the world an experience that’s nothing short of a digital revolution. 👀Blink and you might miss it! 🏎️💨@Algorand now secures transactions faster than

June 28, 2023 2 mins read

Startale Labs Secures $3.5M in Funding from Sony Network Communications

Startale Labs Pte Ltd, a Web3 tech business that builds multichain apps and infrastructure, has received $3.5 million in investment from Sony Network Communications Inc. via a private issue of new shares. Startale Labs and Sony Network Communications will also look at prospects for extensive commercial partnerships with the common objective

June 28, 2023 3 mins read

Crypto Miner Hut 8 Secures $50M Credit Facility With Coinbase Credit

Crypto miner Hut 8 said it has secured a $50 million credit facility with Coinbase Credit. The North American crypto miner said in a statement that it plans to utilize the loan funds for “general corporate purposes.” Thus, giving it more leeway financially and allowing it to better manage its

June 27, 2023 2 mins read

Mythical Games Secures First Close of $37 Million Towards Latest Round of Funding

The full round will close later this year with an additional $20-30 million in funding to continue developing the Mythical platform’s infrastructure NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mythical Games, the next-generation gaming studio behind the Mythical Chain, Mythical Marketplace, and popular gaming titles such as NFL Rivals and Blankos Block

June 27, 2023 4 mins read