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DeFi not only attracts major talent and interest but also large sums of money in the form of digital assets. The number of companies in this sphere is constantly growing but let’s look at the most prominent of them.There’s no time like the present to talk about DeFi.Short for “decentralized finance,” this buzzword simply refers to making conventional financial services (like loans or credit) available via cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. It’s a niche within the cryptocurrency niche,...

While a digital asset may look like a security at first, it could potentially become decentralized enough in the following years to no longer resemble a security. Bearing this principle in mind, SEC commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a safe harbor period for token sales.The official at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Hester Peirce, named “CryptoMom” by the crypto community, suggested a so-called ‘safe harbor’ for all upcoming token projects. Her opinion is that this could...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has publicly announced her proposal for a safe harbor for cryptocurrency token sales within the United States.Often referred to as “Crypto Mom”, Hester Peirce was first appointed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in early 2018 and has been a strong advocate for crypto ever since. And while this isn’t the first time that she has spoken up about creating a safe harbor for crypto, today’s announcement is the first formal attempt at creating the...

Elon Musk has unlocked a new earnings milestone for himself. Though TSLA price today is lower than yesterday, the stock continues its current and somewhat unprecedented surge.As Tesla stock (TSLA) continues to defy gravity, Elon Musk has achieved another earnings milestone. The CEO is now one step closer to reaping the heavy benefits of his earnings deal as agreed by shareholders back in 2018. If things continue this way, Musk could become one of the world’s most powerful CEOs and also one of...

Asana Inc., the developer of web and mobile app for organizing, tracking, and managing work, has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the statement, Asana revealed their plan to enter the public markets via a direct listing. In other words, Asana files for IPO.Asana stated:“The public listing is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.”When...

A businessman in Arizona named Reginald Fowler, who was slated to plead guilty for potentially lying to banks so he could open virtual currency trading branches, has said “no” to his current plea deal.Fowler Is Heading to CourtFowler once held a minority stake in the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings. He has been accused of running an unlicensed money-transmitting business that would have potentially allowed users to sell, trade and purchase digital currencies. Initially, Fowler...

Many people still don’t think a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is possible in 2020.An ETF Probably Still Won’t Happen, Survey Takers SayThe subject of a bitcoin-based ETF has been the cause of much controversy in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been wary of such products and has commented that it doesn’t want to approve one until it has clear and direct evidence that the crypto industry is no longer subject to volatility and the same market manipulation...

According to the post by Block.one, company representatives attended the government buildings to discuss the future of Voice. Per the announcement:“In December of 2019, we sat down with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington D.C. to discuss our vision and plans for Voice: what it is, what we are trying to achieve, and how the tokens will work.”The company states that it has no right to publish all the related information. However, they will take all the necessary steps...

MacKenzie Bezos, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has sold $400 million worth of the Amazon stock. The news has come from a filing that Jeff Bezos made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.According to the filing, Jeff Bezos retains sole voting authority over MacKenzie Bezos’ stake that stands at nearly 19.5 million Amazon shares. Notably, it is 200,000 fewer shares than MacKenzie received of their divorce. Those 200,000 shares are worth about $400 million at the current...

The Blockchain Association which represents some of the biggest names in the cryptocurrency industry announced the launch of a new Market Integrity Working Group. The group is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring fairness, equity and accountability in the crypto space. It will be co-chaired by senior executives of both the well-known blockchain firm Ripple and the Coinbase crypto exchange.The new group will be headed by Rachel Nelson, the senior director and associate general at...