The Solana Foundation took to Twitter to address for the first time the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s classification of its native token, Solana (SOL), as a security. “The Solana Foundation disagrees with the characterization of SOL as a security,” reads a statement from June 10, noting that it welcomes the engagement of policymakers to
With the rapid evolution and increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, the need for regulatory clarity has become paramount. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has said that her efforts to push for a positive regulatory framework are still in motion. Senator Lummis garnered praise from the crypto community on Twitter as she shared her commitment to developing a
Bitcoin (BTC) abandoned the United States during the 2022 bear market, new research suggests. In a tweet on June 8, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode revealed some surprising conclusions about who is now using Bitcoin. BTC supply moves to Asia The past year has seen some seismic shifts in where Bitcoin is held and traded. In
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is confident that the United States will achieve regulatory cryptocurrency, “even if it takes a while.” However, he believes this is the vital component to luring entrepreneurs back to the country. Armstrong sat down for an interview with Wall Street Journal on June 11, just days after
With its progressive stance on cryptocurrencies, Hong Kong’s legislator invites Coinbase and other crypto exchanges to establish operations in the region, fostering a favorable environment for the industry’s growth. Legislative Council member Johnny Ng took to Twitter, expressing support and offering assistance to crypto trading operators like Coinbase. He also hinted at potential stock listing
Bitcoin (BTC) continues with its sideways BTC price action under $27,000 on May 22 as the bulls and bears find it hard to break the stalemate. Which way Bitcoin? Notably, BTC price has fluctuated inside a narrowing ascending triangle range since May 11, defined by a horizontal resistance around $27,500 and a rising trendline support
Top Stories This Week U.S. SEC sues Binance and Coinbase amidst crypto crackdown Binance and Coinbase have been targeted in a new round of lawsuits by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against crypto businesses. The regulator pressed 13 charges against Binance on June 5, including those involving unregistered offerings and sales of tokens,
Crypto.com will no longer serve institutional clients in the United States after announcing the suspension of the service from June 21. The Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange cited limited demand from institutional customers as a primary reason for the move which has been exacerbated by testing prevailing market conditions. A statement from Crypto.com noted that the platform’s
Christian Anders, the CEO of Btc. x has said that despite the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) being signed into law, the European Union (EU) might need to do a lot of more lobbying of different regulators in Europe and work with the different governments. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Anders noted that for the
Bitcoin (BTC) challenged three-month lows into June 10 as altcoins in particular felt the heat from United States regulatory pressure. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart on Bitstamp. Source: TradingView Altcoin bloodbath as exchanges reshape landscape Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting $25,483 on the day, down over $1,200 from the previous day’s
De-dollarization, the decline of the United States dollar as the world’s dominant reserved currency, is underway, and it’s gaining momentum. For over 100 years, the U.S. dollar has been the world reserve currency, which means it has been the dominant foreign currency held by central banks to carry out international transactions and settle international debt.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking ‘alternative service’ from the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., to issue a legal summons to Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Zhao and Binance were recently sued by the SEC over alleged unregistered securities operations. Related: SEC sues Coinbase for breaking US securities
A U.S. District Judge has entered a default judgment order that requires Decentralized Organization Ooki DAO to permanently shut down and pay a civil monetary penalty of $643,542. Today the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement Director Ian McGinley released a statement on the Ooki DAO litigation victory. Learn more: https://t.co/MInNeKLeH5 — CFTC (@CFTC) June 9, 2023
Bitcoin remains well above the crucial support at $25,250, indicating that market participants have shrugged off the news of the lawsuits by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance and Coinbase. When markets do not stay lower for long after negative news, it is a sign that traders are looking to buy the
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are due volatility — but not thanks to “toothless” United States regulators, new analysis says. In its latest market update on June 9, trading firm QCP Capital told market participants to gear up for macro-fueled price action for BTC and ETH. Related: Why is Bitcoin price stuck? QCP Capital: U.S. crypto
The United States Justice Department has unsealed charges against two men it says are responsible for the $400 million hack of former Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Mt. Gox. According to the announcement, 43-year-old Alexey Bilyuchenko and 29 year old Aleksandr Verner allegedly conspired to launder 647,000 BTC they stole from Mt. Gox through a hack of