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Nevada has emerged as the leader in the United States for interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), surpassing traditional financial hubs like New York and California. This insight comes from a recent study by CoinGecko, which used Google Trends data to analyze global and domestic interest in cryptocurrency investment vehicles from January 2019 to January 2024. Nevada Emerges as the Top US State The study points out that the United States, ranking within the top...

TL;DR Ripple had several partial legal victories against the SEC in 2023, including a ruling favoring its XRP sales and the clearing of its executives from allegations. The court’s decisions led to positive market reactions for XRP, with major cryptocurrency exchanges re-listing the token. The final trial in the Ripple-SEC lawsuit is set for April 2024, with outcomes eagerly awaited by the cryptocurrency sector, as they could significantly influence the market and regulatory...

A group of three super PACs backed by major cryptocurrency executives and investors has raised $78 million to influence the 2024 elections and support crypto-friendly candidates. A super PAC is a political action committee that pools campaign contributions from members and donates them to campaigns for or against candidates or legislation. Crypto has caused deep division within American politics, with one side wanting to restrict and ban it and the other wanting to encourage...

Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin, has released the two letters it had sent to the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and House Financial Services Committee. The letters are specifically addressed to pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis and Rep. French Hill. The main goal of Tether’s letters is to address issues raised by both Lummis and Hill regarding the alleged use of stablecoins in illicit activities, such as funding terrorism and...

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded to Coinbase’s petition, seeking a tailored regulatory framework for the crypto market, stating that the rulemaking petition is “unwarranted.” However, two out of the five Commissioners disagreed with the decision, believing the agency should engage in robust public conversations that could result in rulemaking or guidance. Gary Gensler: Existing Securities Laws Applied to Crypto The SEC, in a letter to...

A former senior security engineer, Shakeeb Ahmed, pled guilty to the hacking incident on the decentralized finance yield protocol, Nirvana Finance, along with another unnamed decentralized exchange (DEX). Ahmed will also forfeit over $12.3 million in stolen assets, with the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York (SDNY) describing the case as the “first-ever conviction for the hack of a smart contract.” Two DEX Attacks in One Month In a press...

TL;DR Uphold is hosting an XRP giveaway to conclude 2023, offering 100,000 XRP to one winner and 1,000 XRP each to 25 participants. Eligibility requires a minimum of $20 in trades on the platform, with no limit on entry count. The giveaway is exclusive to US residents, continuing a series of similar events held by Uphold in previous months. This initiative follows Ripple’s partnership with Uphold in October to improve cross-border payments, leading to a surge in XRP trading...

Major crypto exchange KuCoin has reportedly settled with New York authorities to stop offering its services in the local market, along with a payment of $22 million. The settlement deal comes months after the New York Attorney General (NYAG) sued KuCoin for selling unregistered securities to users in the state. KuCoin Leaves New York According to a report by Reuters, the $22 million payment comprises $5.3 million to the state of New York and $16.7 million worth of crypto...

The crypto industry is at an unprecedented inflection point, which could serve as a “generational investment opportunity” that will be fleeting as more institutions enter the space and network effects lead to exponential growth, according to new research. Digital asset manager Hashdex, which is currently eyeing a spot Bitcoin ETF approval, believes prospects for such funds in the US are as high as ever, and as regulated investment vehicles become more common, the role of...

TL;DR Awaiting US SEC Decision on Spot Bitcoin ETFs: The SEC is expected to decide on several spot Bitcoin ETF applications from major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, with deadlines in early 2024. BlackRock’s Leading Role: BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is a key contender in the spot BTC ETF race, bolstered by its successful track record with the SEC and partnership with Coinbase. Possible Boost to Bitcoin’s Price: Approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, especially...