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Ripple braces for pivotal March 26 in legal showdown with SEC

March 25, 2024 1 min read

March 26 has significant importance for Ripple Labs in its legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has submitted its first brief on the remedies it is seeking, which is presently confidential. This document provides an overview of the sanctions and legal measures that are being sought against Ripple, marking a key milestone in an ongoing legal dispute. The court has issued an order for

IBIT and FBTC Bitcoin ETFs become top picks at BlackRock and Fidelity in record time

March 25, 2024 1 min read

BlackRock and Fidelity Investments have reached a significant achievement with their Bitcoin ETFs, IBIT and FBTC, becoming the leading options in their investment portfolio in less than 50 days. Despite overseeing a diverse portfolio of 420 ETFs, IBIT was responsible for more than 50% of BlackRock’s yearly net inflows. In the same way, FBTC had the highest amount of money coming into Fidelity, garnering five times more capital than any

They US SEC delays Grayscale Ethereum ETF decision again, now aiming for May 2024

March 23, 2024 1 min read

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its verdict on Grayscale’s Ethereum futures ETF, setting a new deadline of May 30, 2024. The delay is to allow more time for thorough consideration of the proposal and related concerns. Bloomberg’s ETF analyst James Seyffart predicted this delay recently. This suggests that Grayscale’s strategy is more sophisticated than it appears. Seyffart believes Grayscale is using the delay strategically to challenge

US lawmakers are hopeful about approving crypto regulations before the upcoming November elections

March 21, 2024 1 min read

Legislators in the United States are hopeful that they may enact major crypto legislation before the November elections, and this includes Senator Cynthia Lummis and Congressman Patrick McHenry. McHenry thinks that the change in leadership from Kevin McCarthy to Mike Johnson as House Speaker has accelerated legislative progress, creating unique chances to adopt legislation pertaining to crypto in a year when elections are taking place. He has high hopes for

BlackRock to offer a $100K minimum tokenized fund

March 20, 2024 1 min read

BlackRock, the world’s top asset manager, has announced plans to launch a tokenized investment fund in collaboration with Securitize, a financial services firm. The USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, which requires a minimum investment of $100,000 from external investors, has been submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Additionally, the fund will be managed by Securitize Markets, a Miami-based platform for digital assets. Besides, a token representing the

Coinbase removes meme coin page targeting Senator Elizabeth Warren

March 14, 2024 1 min read

Coinbase exchange removed a page offering guidance on buying a meme coin named “Elizabeth Whoren” after US Senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her critical stance on crypto. This event highlights the clash between some crypto supporters and regulators. Senator Warren has openly criticized the crypto world, urging for tighter control to address its risks. As a result, some individuals within the crypto community developed meme coin tokens primarily for satirical

Coinbase plans to raise $1B through convertible note offering amid Bitcoin’s record highs

March 13, 2024 1 min read

Coinbase exchange plans to raise $1 billion through convertible notes, targeting institutional investors amid bitcoin’s growth and US bitcoin ETFs setting records. Furthermore, the notes will mature by 2030 and can be converted into cash, Class A stock, or a mix of both. Plus, the company aims to allocate the funds towards general corporate needs and settle existing debts. This includes convertible senior notes and senior notes due between 2026

MicroStrategy secures $800M from notes sale to fund its growing Bitcoin portfolio

March 11, 2024 1 min read

Virginia-based MicroStrategy Incorporated, well-known for embracing Bitcoin early on, has concluded a $800 million convertible note issuance. Finalized on March 8, 2024, the sale is aimed to institutional purchasers that meet certain regulatory requirements. Furthermore, an extra $100 million is included in the $800 million from an option that purchasers fully exercised on March 6, 2024. Plus, investors may choose between debt and equity via convertible notes, which have a

Tesla’s surprise Bitcoin boost sparks speculation and future market impacts

March 8, 2024 1 min read

Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings have seen a significant increase, with Arkham Intelligence revealing a total of 11,509 BTC, surpassing the amount disclosed in their last earnings call. Tesla has also made a fresh purchase of $5.94 million worth of Bitcoin, further fueling speculation and interest in their cryptocurrency strategy. In February 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and briefly accepted it as a payment method for their electric cars. However,

Charles Hoskinson publicly refutes rumors of leaving Cardano

March 7, 2024 1 min read

Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOHK and the visionary behind Cardano, has reiterated his commitment to the blockchain platform, claiming that his involvement with the Midnight project and the prospect of implementing a multi-chain strategy are unrelated to his resignation. Hoskinson’s remark, “The answer is no,” highlighted the hard work of hundreds of IOG engineers and scientists working on Cardano. This move is timely as the blockchain industry evolves, with initiatives

US SEC claims that Binance.US refuses to provide certain information, which the exchange denies

March 7, 2024 1 min read

The US SEC’s action against Binance has been continuing since June, with Binance Holdings Ltd facing fines of up to $4.3 billion. Former CEO Changpeng Zhao was forced to resign and is now on bond. However, Binance.US, previously known as BAM Trading Services, is still battling the SEC in court. The Washington D.C. court ordered the two parties to collaborate on the discovery process, but the SEC claims that the

Binance to transfer large amount of Bitcoin (BTC) to another address as part of its wallet maintenance

March 5, 2024 1 min read

Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange, has issued a warning about large-scale Bitcoin transfers due to routine wallet maintenance. The exchange said it will be moving a significant amount of BTC to another address within its network. While announcing the move, the exchange reassured users that these transactions are part of internal operations and not indicative of any outward flow of funds. The crypto exchange has taken the proactive step