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Genesis Crypto Lender Reaches $2 Billion Settlement

Genesis Global, an insolvent cryptocurrency lender, has reached a landmark $2 billion settlement with the New York Attorney General. This historic settlement seeks to reimburse investors duped by the Gemini Earn programme, benefiting at least 29,000 New Yorkers who lost more than $1.1 billion. Attorney General Letitia James underlined the importance of this settlement as […]

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CME’s Rumoured Spot Bitcoin Plans Impact Coinbase Shares

Rumours that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) plans to offer spot Bitcoin trading to its clients have substantially impacted Coinbase’s share price. The CME, a global leader in derivatives trading and clearing, is responding to traders’ requests for a regulated platform to trade Bitcoin. Following the announcement, Coinbase shares plunged roughly 8%, indicating market fears […]

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Wisconsin’s $99M Bet on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

Following the SEC’s approval in January 2024, institutional investors and US states have shown an increased interest in the Bitcoin ETF market. Wisconsin’s investment board has made a substantial investment by purchasing $98.6 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF shares. This significant investment represents an increasing trend among states looking at Bitcoin ETFs. Representative […]

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Coinbase CLO Calls Out SEC’s Handling of Crypto Cases

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Paul Grewal harshly criticised the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its recent statement in the Debt Box case. Grewal questioned the SEC’s procedural adherence and urged significant sector companies, including Ripple, Robinhood, Binance, and others, to review their contracts with the regulator. He emphasised that Coinbase, like […]

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US Targets Tether: Ripple CEO Predicts Crypto Market Turbulence

In a recent episode of the World Class podcast, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed concern over the US government’s activities against stablecoin issuer Tether. He expressed certainty that the cryptocurrency market is about to experience another considerable upheaval, similar to previous market shake-ups like as the FTX collapse. This statement from Garlinghouse reflects rising concern […]

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF’s Turnaround: $63M Inflow Ends 11-Week Decline

Following eleven weeks of persistent outflows, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) has reversed its fortunes, attracting a significant $63 million inflows. This is a watershed moment for GBTC, which has faced stiff competition from newer spot Bitcoin ETFs. The inflow is a rare positive shift in investor sentiment and capital movement, offering a significant […]

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Robinhood’s SEC Challenge Over Crypto Trading

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a procedural “Wells notice” to Robinhood Markets, indicating that the company may face enforcement action for its cryptocurrency trading activity. This notification, sent on May 4, does not imply any misconduct by Robinhood but indicates the SEC’s willingness to pursue legal action potentially. This incident adds […]

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Potential Expansion of Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ETFs

Recent remarks by Richard Byworth, Managing Partner at SyzCapital, have ignited social media discussions concerning the prospective accessibility of Bitcoin ETFs, now listed in Hong Kong, to mainland Chinese investors. Byworth’s tweet alluded to discussions on including these ETFs in the Stock Connect system, which may significantly expand investment opportunities for mainland Chinese capital into […]

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Ripple Breaks Ground in Japan with SBI Group

Announcing a cooperation with HashKey DX to deliver XRPL blockchain solutions for supply chain financing, Ripple has started a new initiative in Japan. SBI Group will be the first Japanese business to use XRPL’s cutting-edge platform through this partnership. Through the agreement, the Japanese supply chain and financial sectors hope to increase speed, cut costs, […]

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The Rise of Bitcoin ETFs Down Under: Australia’s Crypto Shift by 2024

Australia is poised for a meaningful financial transformation as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by Bitcoin are expected to be approved by the end of 2024. As a result of the successful launch of comparable financial products in the US and Hong Kong, Australian financial institutions and market authorities are prepared to embrace this new source […]

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BlackRock’s Revised Ethereum ETF Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a public consultation period about BlackRock’s updated proposal for an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) with spot prices. With this new plan, the paradigm of cash transactions replaces the direct Ethereum exchange, which is a significant departure from the old structure. This modification aims to bring the […]

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Crisis at the SEC: Resignations and Reprimands

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing internal discord and public scrutiny in an unexpected turn of events. This comes after the agency was severely sanctioned by a federal judge, which led to the departure of two well-known solicitors, Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins. The SEC was accused of making false claims and […]

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