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Crypto Firms Hit with $400M SEC Enforcement Bill Under Gensler

The U.S. digital asset sector has faced mounting costs exceeding $400 million in dealing with enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Chair Gary Gensler. The Blockchain Association highlighted this figure, compiled and released in partnership with global markets research firm HarrisX, on Thursday, emphasizing the

November 1, 2024 2 mins read

Immutable Responds to the SEC’s Wells Notice Allegations

In the last 24 hours, several interesting market activities occurred. The crash of the US stock market took the spotlight as the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin also returned to the $69K level. Meanwhile, on the regulatory end, the SEC received a response from its recent Wells Notice receiver, Immutable.  Crypto assets

November 1, 2024 2 mins read

Emory University Invests Over $15M in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF

Emory University recently reported a notable $15 million investment in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF, marking it as the first American university to publicly disclose Bitcoin holdings. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated October 25, Emory held 2,678,906 shares in the ETF, valued at

October 26, 2024 2 mins read

Binance Thailand CEO Highlights Shift to Institutional Crypto Focus

Thailand’s crypto landscape is seeing a significant transformation, moving from a retail-driven market to one focused on institutional investment, according to Binance Thailand CEO Nirun Fuwattananukul. In a recent opinion piece for the Bangkok Post, Fuwattananukul praised the latest regulatory proposal by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a “vital

October 25, 2024 2 mins read

Ripple Pushes Back on SEC Latest Move With Cross Appeal

The crypto market has shown positive price actions in the past 24 hours much to the relief of community members. On the other hand, today’s spotlight was cast on a US government-related wallet compromise and the subsequent loss of funds. Meanwhile, the Ripple Vs. SEC lawsuit has taken yet another

October 25, 2024 2 mins read

Ripple Joins Garanti BBVA and IBM to Enhance Crypto Security in Turkey

As Turkey’s cryptocurrency market expands, Garanti BBVA Kripto has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple and IBM to provide enhanced and secure crypto trading and custodial services to its customers. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as Garanti BBVA became the first major customer of Ripple’s newly launched Ripple Custody

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

Japan’s Regulatory Caution Stalls Crypto ETF Progress

Japan’s regulatory stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remains cautious, even as the U.S. and Hong Kong make strides in launching spot crypto ETFs. Despite the increasing demand for these financial products globally, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) continues to play it safe. The country’s crypto investors face tax hits

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

Is Crypto Playing the Role of Cornerstone in the 2024 US Elections?

Since its origin, cryptocurrency has been closely intertwined with politics. The nature of the sector, with its open threat to centralized finance, has rendered politics to be its constant watchdog. Moreover, the need for regulations within digital assets, though contrary to crypto’s goals, still requires the involvement of political and

October 21, 2024 8 mins read

John Deaton and Elizabeth Warren Clash in Senate Over Crypto Regulations

John Deaton and Elizabeth Warren engaged in a Senate debate on cryptocurrency regulations, showing clear differences in their views. Deaton, a crypto advocate, argued for a balanced approach. He warned that over-regulation could stop innovation in the sector. He pointed to Bitcoin and XRP as examples of crypto’s ability to

October 16, 2024 3 mins read

Coinbase Files for Summary Judgment Against SEC Over Three-Year Delay

The leading crypto exchangeCoinbase is taking a bold step against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing for partial summary judgment in an ongoing legal battle. This move follows the SEC’s denial of Coinbase’s requests for information regarding its cryptocurrency classification, particularly concerning whether assets like Ethereum (ETH)

October 16, 2024 1 min read