In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision against Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in an arbitration dispute related to the cryptocurrency exchange’s 2021 Dogecoin (DOGE) sweepstakes. The 9-0 ruling clarified the need for a court to determine which legal agreement takes precedence when parties are governed by multiple contracts. Justice
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In a recent case, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas sided with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a legal battle against well-known crypto influencer Ian Balina. The court held that Balina had unlawfully offered and sold SPRK Tokens as securities in unregistered transactions, thereby violating U.S. securities laws. This
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has captured the attention of investors and analysts alike. One crypto analyst, known as ‘CrediBullCrypto’, has made a bold prediction regarding the future price of Bitcoin. His analysis points towards an “ultra bull scenario” for Bitcoin, suggesting that the price could surge above $80,000 in this market cycle. CrediBullCrypto’s insights into
Recently, a Bernstein report has shed light on the potential approval of a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. This approval could set a precedent for the classification of Solana (SOL) as a commodity. The classification of cryptocurrencies as either securities or commodities carries significant implications for the industry as a
In a recent interview, Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOG, made a bold statement by calling the Bitcoin following a ‘religion’ and deemed it unsustainable. He criticized Bitcoin’s devout following, likening it to a religion, and declared that the crypto industry has outgrown its dependence on Bitcoin. According to him, the industry no longer needs Bitcoin
The recent decision by the United States House of Representatives to pass the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act has sparked a significant debate within the crypto community and beyond. The bill, introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer, aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from directly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency to the American people. This has
The cryptocurrency market has been a hot topic among investors recently, with many showing confidence and optimism in the potential for growth. One popular crypto analyst, known as Crypto Con, has made predictions regarding the timeline for Bitcoin to reach its peak in the current bull cycle. By analyzing historical data and trends, Crypto Con
The LidoDAO (LDO) price has experienced a significant surge of 26% in the past week, driven by expectations of an imminent approval of spot Ethereum ETFs by the SEC. LDO serves as the native crypto of the decentralized staking platform Lido, as well as the governance token for the Lido decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Despite
Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently expressed strong opposition to the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act. This act has been hailed for providing regulatory clarity to the crypto industry, but Gensler argues that it would actually weaken consumer protections in the market. The
Uniswap Labs has recently issued a strong response to the SEC’s Wells notice, rejecting the agency’s attempts to regulate DeFi as misguided and legally unsound. The company expressed confidence in its position and readiness to defend itself in potential litigation against the SEC. In a blog post on May 20, Uniswap Labs criticized the SEC’s