The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah recently made a significant decision regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Digital Licensing, operating under the name Debt Box. The judge dismissed the case and ordered the SEC to pay approximately $1.8 million in attorney and receivership fees. In a post on X
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Gemini’s recent announcement of successfully recovering almost all of its customers’ digital assets has sent ripples throughout the cryptocurrency community. This unprecedented recovery by the crypto exchange, established by the Winklevoss twins, has showcased a level of responsibility and commitment that is commendable in the industry. The news broke on Wednesday, with Gemini revealing that
Recently, Coinbase announced the launch of a new initiative called ‘Tech Against Scams’ in partnership with several industry leaders such as Meta, Ripple, Gemini, Kraken, Match Group, and GASO. This initiative aims to combat online fraud and financial schemes, while also focusing on educating and protecting users. The coalition emphasizes that scams are not limited
Coinbase has recently accused the SEC of attempting to dodge the Howey test in a motion for an interlocutory appeal filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The exchange claims that the SEC is sidestepping the question of whether a digital asset transaction lacking post-sale obligations can be deemed
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
Dogecoin has garnered significant attention and credibility due to Elon Musk’s public endorsement and support. The Tesla and SpaceX leader’s tweets and actions have had a positive impact on Dogecoin’s value and popularity, leading to substantial gains for investors. In contrast, Ripple lacks a similar influential figure to champion its cause, which could hinder its
Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, has brought the issue of cryptocurrencies’ legal status to the forefront by calling out US SEC Chair Gary Gensler for allegedly misleading the market. Grewal argues that the SEC chair’s claims that many digital assets are securities are false, citing previous admissions by the SEC’s own lawyers that cryptocurrencies
While the recent correction in the cryptocurrency market has caused prices of various digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to hit multi-month lows, XRP has managed to show resilience. Despite briefly dropping below $0.50, XRP has actually seen a 3% increase over the past two weeks based on CoinGecko’s data. This has led to analysts
Ripple recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with HashKey Group, aimed at introducing XRP Ledger (XRPL) enterprise solutions to the Japanese market. This joint venture with HashKey DX, a specialized consulting company based in Tokyo, signifies a significant step towards revolutionizing supply chain finance solutions in Japan. The partnership will see the deployment of cutting-edge technology
After the recent halving event, Bitcoin experienced a dip to $62,500, causing concern among traders. While the price briefly surged above $67,000, it has since been fluctuating in the $63,000-$64,000 range and currently sits at $62,000. The market saw over $100 million in liquidations due to this downturn. Despite this, analysts are hopeful for a