The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda has called for the development of specialized S-1 registration forms tailored for digital asset securities. During the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 event, Uyeda highlighted the importance of updating regulatory tools to better accommodate the specific characteristics of digital assets. He noted that the current
Ripple
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has recently set its sights on various cryptocurrency platforms, with its most recent target being the NFT platform OpenSea. OpenSea’s CEO, Devin Finzer, took to social media to express his disappointment in the SEC’s actions. Finzer revealed that OpenSea had received a Wells Notice from the SEC, signaling that
In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin crashed below $50,000 on August 5th, causing a ripple effect that led to a market-wide downturn. This unexpected plunge, which affected other cryptocurrencies as well, caught many investors off guard. Following the crash, Bitcoin managed to bounce back by 20%, but short-term holders are still facing losses. Glassnode’s
The recent endorsement of rate cuts by Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, has sparked a new wave of speculation in the financial markets. While the current benchmark rate for overnight money market loans hovers around 5.25% to 5.5%, Powell’s announcement at Jackson Hole, Wyoming indicated a clear intention to lower interest rates in the near
Recently, Ripple made headlines by announcing its plans to launch a stablecoin named Ripple USD (RLUSD) on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum platforms. This move is intended to bridge the gap between the cryptocurrency industry and traditional finance, according to Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse. In a recent development, Ripple minted the first batch of
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and evolve, there is a pressing need for clear and concise regulations to guide companies in the space. Pro-Bitcoin Democrat House Representative and lawyer Ro Khanna recently expressed his expectations for the Biden administration to release a crypto regulation roadmap in the coming weeks. These expectations stem from
XRP, the native token of Ripple, experienced a significant price rally of 20% last week, reaching almost $0.64. This surge was attributed to a court ruling in the Ripple v SEC case, where the company was ordered to pay a $125 million fine, a significant reduction from the initial demand of $2 billion. Despite a
The recent conclusion to the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC resulted in a much smaller fine than initially requested. The U.S. District Court Judge made a decision to impose a fine slightly above $125 million, as opposed to the $2 billion fine sought by the SEC. This decision was met with a positive
Recently, Ripple found itself in the midst of a legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), culminating in a ruling that the company must pay a $125 million fine for violating certain securities laws. This amount pales in comparison to the initial demand of $2 billion by the SEC, causing many in
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed an impressive recovery as Bitcoin’s price surged past $60,000 and neared $63,000 for the first time since the weekend. The recent market-wide crash that occurred last week and on Monday saw BTC’s price plummet from over $66,000 to a 6-month low of $49,500. However, the asset quickly started to bounce