Coinbase claims SEC is trying to ‘side-step’ Howey test in latest appeal attempt

Coinbase believes the SEC is trying to “side-step” the Howey test by avoiding the question of whether a digital asset transaction carrying no post-sale obligations can be an investment contract. The exchange... Read more »

The blockchain antihero or just a cheap casino?

The following is a guest post from Ashton Wolfe, the managing partner at MohrWolfe. In the whirlwind world of crypto, Solana often becomes the center of debate. Renowned for its unparalleled speed... Read more »

There’s a DElephant in the room and DePIN can usher it out of the door

The following is a guest post from Venket Naga, CEO at Serenity Shield. Would you give a stranger the keys to your house, permitting them to do whatever they wanted with the... Read more »

Farallon Capital discloses $85 million in GBTC, Cetera discloses $22 million in GBTC

Farallon Capital Management, Cetera Investment Advisers, and BigSur Wealth Management have reported multi-million dollar investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs in the first quarter. Farallon Capital, a San Francisco-based hedge fund manager, disclosed... Read more »

Crypto exchanges Gate.io, OKX retreat from Hong Kong licensing efforts

Two prominent global exchanges’ subsidiaries — Gate.io and OKX — have withdrawn their applications for an operational license in Hong Kong in the last two days. This decision reflects a broader trend,... Read more »

No vote needed for SEC approval of Ethereum ETF in positive sign for other cryptocurrencies

The SEC approved Ethereum ETFs through delegated authority, a decision that could significantly impact the crypto market. Unlike the Bitcoin ETF approval in January, which required an SEC vote, this approval did... Read more »

Bipartisan push for Ethereum ETF gains momentum in Congress

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers advised the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a May 22 letter to approve spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The letter signatories included Financial Committee Vice... Read more »

House passes FIT21 crypto bill with majority bipartisan support

The US House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) on May 22. In all, 279 representatives voted yes, 136 voted no, and 15 abstained... Read more »

TRON DAO at DC Blockchain Summit

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2024 – TRON DAO, a leading innovator in blockchain... Read more »

30 days of Runes: Interest fizzles after spectacular launch

Runes launched on April 20, the day of Bitcoin’s fourth halving. Fueled by the hype surrounding the much-anticipated halving, they were introduced to the market with a bang, garnering an incredible amount... Read more »
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