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Court Issues Verdict on Do Kwon’s Extradition

Do Kwon faces multiple fraud-related and civil allegations from US federal prosecutors. Eight months after his arrest, a court in Montenegro has finally ordered the extradition of Terra founder Do Kwon. Kwon was arrested in Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro in March, after he was caught trying to flee to Dubai via private jet, and with falsified documents. At the time, Kwon had a fake Costa Rican passport on him. Although a final decision is yet to be made on his final destination,...

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Grayscales Files Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application with US SEC after Binance’s Forced Exit

Grayscale officials had previously met with the US SEC representatives to the division of trading and markets to discuss the proposed rule to list and trade GBTC under NYSE Arca. After the United States Department of Treasury purged Binance Holdings Ltd’s operations in the country, the pathway for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was clear. Around the same time, Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management company owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG), was preparing to update...

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Grayscale Investments Meets with SEC to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF Details

Grayscale Investments, a prominent cryptocurrency asset manager, is making significant strides in its quest to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company recently held a crucial meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss potential listing matters related to the shares of the product. Grayscale Meets with SEC to Discuss Listing Matters According to a memo published by the SEC, Grayscale...

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SEC’s Upcoming Closed-Door Meeting Fuels Speculation of Potential Settlement with Ripple

Despite the legal victories of Ripple, the court recently issued an order concerning the remedies phase of the lawsuit. As the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gears up for a closed-door meeting, crypto community members are abuzz with anticipation for a potential settlement of the longstanding legal battle between the SEC and Ripple. According to the official announcement, the expected participants for the closed-door meeting are top SEC commissioners, counsels,...

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Celsius Announces Transition to Bitcoin Mining Focus

Celsius, a cryptocurrency lending platform, has revealed its intention to transform into a new entity with an exclusive emphasis on Bitcoin mining. This change, disclosed in a recent court filing, represents a departure from its initial reorganization strategy, including a focus on staking. Celsius Moves Towards Mining-Exclusive Entity Following feedback from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding specific aspects of its plan, Celsius announced a shift in...

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Ripple v. SEC Lawsuit Impacted the Commission’s Future Approach: Legal Expert Comments

TL;DR SEC Sues Kraken: The SEC has initiated a lawsuit against Kraken for operating without proper securities registration. Shift in SEC’s Strategy: Noticing a change, legal expert Mike Selig suggests the SEC is now using multiple district courts for crypto case evaluations, possibly due to concerns over losing cases like its ongoing battle with Ripple. XRP Not Targeted: In its recent actions, the SEC didn’t label Ripple’s XRP as a security. Here is Why the SEC Changed Its...

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Crypto Market Sees Uptick on Prospects of Binance’s Resolution with DoJ

The potential resolution of the US criminal investigation into Binance marks a critical juncture for the crypto industry. If Binance agrees to the proposed fine, it would represent one of the largest settlements in the history of the crypto market. The crypto market experienced a surge of cautious optimism as reports emerged regarding the possible resolution of Binance’s longstanding US criminal investigation with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ). Binance’s Reported...

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ARK Investment Amends ARK 21Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal for Third Time

The third amendment is another attempt for ARK Invest to ensure that the proposal for the ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF will pass the SEC’s screening. ARK Investment Management has submitted another amendment to the US SEC for its ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF proposal. The application, created along with European crypto asset manager 21Shares, is one of several proposals gunning for SEC approval as soon as possible. ARK Investment Management was founded by Cathie Wood, a known Bitcoin...

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The SEC Just Sued Kraken: Here’s Why

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a 90-page lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken on Monday, re-centering the firm among a handful of crypto giants in the agency’s legal crosshairs. The lawsuit accuses Kraken of a slew of securities law violations, and of commingling customer funds with corporate assets in ways that could risk major losses for both parties. The SEC Strikes Again Per an accompanying press release from the SEC, Kraken has...

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Bernstein Report: Bitcoin (BTC) Market Cap Could Surpass $3T by Mid-2025 Fueled by Geopolitical Instability

Bernstein analysts are convinced the flagship digital asset will continue on a bullish trajectory amid the incoming halving event that will reduce Bitcoin’s monthly selling pressure to less than $500 million. Bitcoin (BTC) opened the fourth week of November with a renewed bullish outlook fueled by the victory of Argentina’s pro-Bitcoin and anti-CBDC President Javier Milei. The stability and economic balance of the mother coins have undeniably impressed a lot of institutional investors...

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