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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s ResearchHub Completes $5M Series A Funding Round
By Mayowa Adebajo
June 16th, 2023
The startup is setting up a platform that will reward (in crypto) anyone who contributes new knowledge to the global science community
US Bankruptcy Court: Bittrex Can Resume Processing Crypto Withdraws
By Steve Muchoki
June 16th, 2023
Earlier this year, the Seattle-based crypto exchange Bittrex announced its intent to wind down all its operations in the United States following heightened regulatory scrutiny by the SEC.
BlackRock Joins Race for Spot Bitcoin ETF, Submits Application to SEC
By Tolu Ajiboye
June 16th, 2023
The SEC has received an official application from BlackRock for a spot Bitcoin ETF to help investors benefit from BTC without direct access.
Hong Kong Mounts Pressure on HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank to Service Crypto Customers
By Chimamanda U. Martha
June 15th, 2023
The new development aligns with the country’s ambition to become a prominent global hub for crypto.
US Lawmakers to Vote on Crypto Bill in Coming Weeks
By Temitope Olatunji
June 14th, 2023
Patrick McHenry intends to hold a committee vote on a detailed crypto regulatory structure. Reactions about the use of crypto still make it unclear how things will turn out.
SEC Requests Extension to Respond to Coinbase Regulation Request
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 14th, 2023
The crypto industry and market participants, including Coinbase, require clear guidance to navigate compliance obligations effectively and ensure regulatory alignment.
Hinman Documents Prove Why SEC Has No Business Regulating Digital Assets, Says Crypto Lawyer
By Mayowa Adebajo
June 14th, 2023
The documents might help the likes of Ripple, Coinbase and other businesses that have had a run-in with the SEC.
Politicized Crypto Regulatory Crackdown Could Deter Blockchain Decentralization in Future, Bernstein Analysts Says
By Steve Muchoki
June 13th, 2023
The crypto market has turned bearish since the SEC charged Binance and Coinbase with listing unregistered securities last week.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Refers to Bitcoin and Ethereum as Non-Securities in Newly Revealed Video
By Chimamanda U. Martha
June 13th, 2023
The SEC chair previously indicated that all cryptocurrencies apart from BTC are securities.
Hinman Documents Will Be Worth Wait, Says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 13th, 2023
The release of the Hinman documents comes amid rising legal pressure on Binance and Coinbase.
US Lawmakers Float New Bill to Sack SEC Chair Gary Gensler
By Mayowa Adebajo
June 13th, 2023
Davidson was joined by another crypto-friendly congressman Tom Emmer in creating the legislation.
Chinese Financial Institution BOCI Launches Tokenized Securities on Ethereum
By Mayowa Adebajo
June 13th, 2023
The move represents the first attempt by any Chinese financial institution to issue a tokenized security in Hong Kong.
Latin American Crypto Holders Find Alternative in Bitget amid SEC Lawsuit against Binance, Coinbase
By Mayowa Adebajo
June 12th, 2023
The exchange saw a 43% jump in its number of new users from the Latin America region in just three days.
Licensing: Hong Kong Legislator Encourages Coinbase and Others to Apply
By Babafemi Adebajo
June 12th, 2023
While Hong Kong welcomes cryptocurrency, digital asset trading remains banned in mainland China.
Bitcoin Dominance Soars as Altcoins Correct Heavily, BTC Whales Accumulate
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 12th, 2023
The SEC lawsuits last week led to a heavy correction in the altcoins space as the SEC names several altcoins as securities. This, in turn, has helped the Bitcoin dominance to grow.