The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed worries about Circle’s stablecoin, USDC, as the company prepares for a multi-billion dollar initial public offering (IPO). The regulatory body has raised concerns about the potential classification of USDC and other stablecoins as securities under US law. This is not the first time the SEC has
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Liquid staking and the concept of destablecoins have gained significant attention in the past year, showcasing rapid growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space. One of the projects at the forefront of this movement is Lista DAO, which introduces an open-source liquidity protocol designed to earn yield on collateralized cryptocurrencies such as BNB, ETH, stablecoins,
Coinbase recently released a report expressing concerns about the dwindling pool of crypto talent in the United States. According to the report, there has been a significant decline in the number of US-based crypto developers, dropping by 14 points over the past five years to a mere 26% today. The largest US exchange attributes this
Ripple is set to introduce a new stablecoin called Ripple USD (RLUSD) in 2024 on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum platforms. This stablecoin is designed to act as a link between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency industry. Despite the promising prospect of RLUSD, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has already criticized
STORM Partners recently made waves in the crypto space with the announcement of their new initiative, Lightningbox, during the Web3Fest event in Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley.” This initiative aims to revolutionize the way large enterprises in Europe harness the power of blockchain technology to drive their digital transformation efforts. The Lightningbox initiative seeks to create a
The IOTA Foundation’s Web3 Identification Solution has been selected for the European Blockchain Sandbox program, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes and privacy in the Web3 space. This decision underscores the importance of addressing regulatory concerns surrounding KYC and privacy, especially as decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to attract regulatory scrutiny.
As the cryptocurrency market continues to see bullish expectations, one particular crypto analyst, known as @Av_Sebastian on X (formerly Twitter), predicts that the Cardano price could potentially rise to $2. This optimism is attributed to the highly anticipated Chang upgrade scheduled for the Cardano network. The crypto analyst has expressed confidence that the ADA price
In a recent statement, Terraform Labs CEO Chris Amani revealed that Terra will transition into a community-led project as the company prepares to wind down operations in the wake of a $4.5 billion SEC settlement. Amani emphasized the need for the community to “take over ownership of the chain” moving forward. He expressed confidence that
Bitcoin has inspired a myriad of artworks, with the Bull and Bear symbol being a commonly portrayed motif in the world of crypto-inspired art. However, artist VESA took on the challenge of creating something entirely new with BitRam. This piece symbolizes Bitcoin’s relentless and unconfiscatable nature, offering a fresh perspective amidst turbulent societal times. BitRam
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has shown significant price volatility in recent days. Despite the continuous inflows into US-based ETFs, the price of Bitcoin plummeted by more than three thousand dollars in just a few hours. This sudden drop has raised questions about the factors influencing Bitcoin’s price movements, particularly in the context of the approval