Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has responded to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s comments regarding the US regulators’ determination that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security. Hoskinson addressed the conspiracy theory known as ETHgate, which suggests that Ethereum received preferential treatment from US regulators. He argued that the government’s actions were not corrupt but rather showed favoritism. […]
Terraform Labs, led by founder Do Kwon, has filed a lawsuit against Citadel Securities, accusing the company of intentionally causing the crash of its stablecoin in 2022. The lawsuit alleges that the market destabilization was not due to a technical issue, but rather orchestrated efforts to short the stablecoin. Terraform Labs has filed a motion […]
The discount on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has reached its lowest point this year, currently standing at 16.58% as of October 12th. This narrowing discount is closely linked to the impending deadline for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file an appeal against its previous loss to the asset management firm. In August, […]
John E. Deaton, a prominent attorney in the XRP community, expressed his frustration with the lack of effectiveness in addressing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through letters to its Chairman, Gary Gensler. Deaton took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his intention to write a letter to the Financial Services Committee (FSC) criticizing […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is approaching its deadline to appeal a court decision in favor of Grayscale Investments. The court ruled that the SEC must review Grayscale’s application for a spot Bitcoin fund. While it is unlikely that the SEC will appeal the decision, analysts believe there are still ways for […]
A commissioner from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has criticized Voyager Digital for its mishandling of customer funds, resulting in the loss of billions of dollars. Commissioner Kristin Johnson accused Voyager of misleading practices, neglecting warning signs, and failing to conduct proper due diligence to protect customers. She stated that Voyager turned […]
Terraform Labs, founded by Do Kwon, has accused market maker Citadel Securities of intentionally causing the depeg of its stablecoin, TerraUSD Classic (USTC), in 2022. Terraform Labs has filed a motion in a US District Court to compel Citadel Securities to produce documents related to its trading actions during the time of the depeg. The […]
Former CEO of Miami-based investment firm, Peter Kambolin, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit commodities fraud involving crypto futures contracts. The United States Department of Justice revealed that Kambolin operated a “cherry picking” scheme, misleading investors by marketing his firm as offering algorithmic trading strategies involving futures contracts, including cryptocurrencies and commodities. However, […]
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a complaint against Voyager Digital and its former CEO, Stephen Ehrlich, alleging fraud and registration failures. The CFTC claims that Ehrlich falsely marketed the Voyager platform as a safe haven for high-yield returns, deceiving customers into purchasing and storing digital assets. The lawsuit seeks penalties including […]
Amid the ongoing legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance, a significant development has emerged involving Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USD Coin (USDC). Circle has been granted permission to provide its perspective on the lawsuit as an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court.” District Judge Amy Berman Jackson […]
