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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for the next US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to address the agency’s perceived inconsistencies in its approach to digital assets. Armstrong’s criticism stems from the securities regulator’s shifting stance throughout the years which has caused frustration within the community. SEC’s Contradictions on Crypto His tweet, which accompanied a compilation of conflicting SEC statements on the issue, argued that the new chair...

Consensys, the blockchain development firm behind the popular MetaMask crypto wallet, has decided to lay off over 160 employees. The move impacts 20% of its total workforce. According to founder and CEO Joe Lubin, this decision was driven by macroeconomic challenges and substantial legal costs incurred during the company’s extended regulatory battles. Job Cuts at Consensys In the latest blog post, Lubin criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for what he...

TL;DR The SEC continued the legal battle with Ripple by filing an official appeal on a specific summary judgment. The company’s CLO likened the regulator’s desire to prevail in the case to the tragic end of Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. What Does the SEC Hope for? The legal tussle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seems nowhere near its end following the latest move by the agency. Recall that it officially appealed a 2023 verdict of...

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested an individual responsible for posting a fake tweet announcing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) earlier this year. According to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, authorities have charged the 25-year-old Eric Council with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud....

TL;DR A potential appeal by the SEC is becoming more likely, with one expert estimating a 60% chance. However, he doesn’t have the best track history when it comes to this particular case. An Appeal on the Horizon? Despite the recent developments, the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains ongoing. The latest important ruling occurred in August when Federal Judge Torres determined that the sales of XRP on secondary markets to...

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TL;DR A popular analyst expects an Uptober for XRP, driven by the potential resolution of the Ripple v. SEC lawsuit and increased adoption. EGRAG CRYPTO predicts XRP could reach a new all-time high of $13 in the following months, though this is considered unlikely. The XRP Army is Waiting for Uptober October is a typically bullish month for the cryptocurrency market, with the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and other leading digital assets often recording substantial gains during...

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A group of Republican lawmakers, headed by Rep. Patrick McHenry and Sen. Cynthia Lummis, have raised concerns over the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to regulating crypto custody. In a letter addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the lawmakers demanded the agency “rescind” its Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). Critique of SAB 121 The letter, shared by Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett via an X post, highlights several issues with SAB 121. The...

A Texas federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by blockchain development company Consensys against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair, Gary Gensler, along with other commissioners. The lawsuit revolved around the SEC’s investigations into Ethereum (ETH) and its issuance of a Wells Notice regarding MetaMask, a cryptocurrency wallet developed by Consensys. The Judge’s Ruling The case began when Consensys filed a complaint challenging the SEC’s...