Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is fighting back against the SEC’s claim that it operated as an unregistered exchange dealing with securities. Kraken’s Argument Kraken argues that the SEC is overreaching by: Confusing primary and secondary market transactions: Kraken claims the SEC is treating initial coin offerings (ICOs) as if they were traded on Kraken’s…
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” believes it’s time to move beyond Bitcoin and invest in Ethereum. Ethereum as a Hedge against Currency Weakness Kiyosaki suggests that Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies can protect against the declining value of the US dollar. He believes that the US dollar is losing its strength due…
SBI’s Commitment to XRP SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, has joined the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as a validator node. This move demonstrates SBI’s dedication to the governance and development of the XRPL. SBI’s Validator Strategy SBI aims to operate a stable validator node and gain recognition from the community. This will allow…
A renowned crypto trader believes Bitcoin (BTC) and two altcoins are poised for significant gains. Bitcoin (BTC) The analyst, known as Inmortal, predicts Bitcoin has further upside based on historical market cycles. He believes there’s potential for “500 more green days.” Chainlink (LINK) Inmortal sees Chainlink in a consolidation phase that could lead to a…
Robinhood’s SEC Notice Sparks Transfer Millions of dollars worth of Dogecoin (DOGE) have been withdrawn from Robinhood Crypto following the company’s receipt of a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Blockchain-tracking platform Bitcoinsensus reports that 164 million DOGE, valued at $25 million, was transferred out of Robinhood after the firm’s crypto…
A recent survey by Digital Currency Group (DCG) reveals that a majority of voters in key swing states have doubts about the fairness of the current financial system. Key Findings Only 38% of respondents believe the financial system is designed for people like them. 80% believe the system favors the wealthy over ordinary citizens. 79%…
Bitcoin’s Range Low Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes Bitcoin (BTC) needs to maintain its current price levels to avoid a significant drop. If support fails, BTC could potentially lose $10,000 in value, reaching a low of $52,000-$55,000. Promising Altcoins AIOZ Network (AIOZ) Van de Poppe highlights AIOZ as a promising altcoin. He recommends…
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined $4.4 million by Canada’s financial regulator, FINTRAC, for violating anti-money laundering rules. Compliance Violations FINTRAC found that Binance: Failed to register as a foreign money services business Failed to report virtual currency transactions of $10,000 or more FINTRAC’s Response FINTRAC’s CEO, Sarah Paquet, emphasized the importance…
Democrats and Republicans Unite On May 8th, 207 Republican and 21 Democrat House Representatives voted in favor of a resolution (H.J.Res.109) to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This bulletin requires crypto custodians to treat crypto assets as liabilities, which has hindered banks from holding them. House Votes to Overrule SEC The resolution…
Expanded Custody and Stablecoin Services WisdomTree, a leading Bitcoin ETF issuer, has obtained a New York State charter that allows it to: Store digital assets securely Offer digital wallet services Issue and exchange approved stablecoins Manage stablecoin reserves This charter enhances customer protection, particularly in safeguarding assets. WisdomTree Prime App and Visa Debit Card Launch…
