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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has remained persistent in its search for evidence that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange uses a backdoor to access user assets on its American arm, Binance.US. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, attorneys for Binance.US in the exchange’s court battle with the SEC asked the US Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui to consider stopping the agency’s investigation for potential fraud. SEC Persistent on...

In the article, Hayes presented a unique perspective on centralization, branding himself, and even Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, as sinners in the eyes of “Lord Satoshi”. In his recent article, “Panda Power”, Arthur Hayes, a prominent crypto expert and BitMEX co-founder provided a unique perspective on China’s impact on Bitcoin (BTC) mining and the broader global crypto ecosystem. US-China Relations and the Crypto Market Hayes explores the recent developments in US-China...

Ark Invest seems to be rearranging its investment portfolio and has continued to sell huge amounts of Coinbase, while acquiring Robinhood shares. Cathie Wood’s investment firm, Ark Invest, made notable moves in its portfolio on Monday, marking a strategic shift in its crypto and fintech holdings. Ark Invest sold a substantial amount of its Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) shares while increasing its position in Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) and actively managing its exposure by...

Following his recent guilty plea and forthcoming sentencing, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has outlined potential next steps, including crypto investments in biotech research. Changpeng Zhao announced his resignation as CEO of Binance after leading the cryptocurrency exchange since its inception. This news comes on the heels of a settlement with US regulators over Binance’s regulatory violations. Despite the fact that no customer funds embezzlement or market manipulation were alleged,...

According to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), allegations of money laundering against Binance may be just the tip of the iceberg. Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, faces heightened scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A recent report by the Wall Street Journal suggests that the SEC is actively searching for additional evidence to substantiate allegations of potential fraud at Binance.US. The SEC’s Lawsuit against Binance The...

ADA price is still struggling to clear the $0.40 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $0.385 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $0.372 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Coinbase). The price could start a fresh increase if it clears the $0.385 and $0.400 resistance levels. Cardano’s price is consolidating above $0.350 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. ADA price...

Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $2,135 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading below $2,050 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $1,975 on the 4-hour chart (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to move down if it breaks the $1,975 support zone. Ethereum price is declining below $2,050 against the US Dollar. ETH/USD remains at a risk of more...

TL;DR XRP Leads on Uphold: Ripple’s XRP has become the most traded digital asset on Uphold, surpassing major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, with significant user engagement. Dominance in U.S. Markets: Earlier, XRP emerged as the most traded altcoin on US-based cryptocurrency exchanges, indicating its growing popularity. Ripple-Uphold Partnership: The partnership between Ripple and Uphold has led to promotional activities like increased XRP airdrops and giveaways....

TL;DR Coinbase Adds New Perpetual Futures: Coinbase is introducing perpetual future contracts for Cardano, Dogecoin, Chainlink, and Stellar, allowing users to speculate on their future values. Minimal Market Impact: The announcement has not significantly affected the market, with some of the included cryptocurrencies showing slight declines. Ongoing Delisting of Trading Pairs: Coinbase has recently delisted 80 trading pairs to improve market liquidity and health, while...

TL;DR XRP Price Surge Predictions: Analysts foresee a significant rise in Ripple’s XRP, with targets of $6-$7 in the near term and up to $27 by mid-2025, an almost 4,500% increase. Short-Term Forecasts: Short-term expectations for XRP include reaching around $1.30 in 2024 and a spike to $0.70 by the end of this year, bolstered by its regulatory clarity. Growth Drivers: The next bull cycle is expected to be beneficial for XRP, influenced by Ripple’s successes against the SEC,...