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Logan Paul Faces Backlash for Allegedly Misleading Fans in Crypto Promotions
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 20th, 2024
The allegations suggest that Paul engaged in a ‘pump and dump’ scheme, driving up crypto prices to profit from the tokens he held, at the expense of other investors.
FDIC Chair Involved in Crypto ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Resigns
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 20th, 2024
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg was instrumental in ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ against the crypto industry, and has drawn sharp criticism from leaders and lawmakers alike.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Doesn’t Want to See Bob Stebbins as US SEC Chair
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 19th, 2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized the potential appointment of Bob Stebbins as the next SEC Chair, citing Stebbins’ role in past regulatory actions in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit.
Judge Denies Kraken’s Appeal in SEC Legal Battle
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 19th, 2024
Kraken’s attempt to challenge the SEC case was dismissed, with the court emphasizing the need for full discovery before resolution.
XRP Registers Highest Weekly Close since November 2021 Fueled by Rising Whale Demand
By Steve Muchoki
November 18th, 2024
The XRP community has been rejoicing the re-election of Donald Trump, who promised to fire current SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the first day of office next year.
SBI Holdings: Ripple IPO Preparation Will Begin Soon, XRP Rally to Continue?
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 18th, 2024
SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao indicated that preparations for Ripple’s IPO can begin once its legal battle with the SEC concludes.
Bitwise Files to Transition Its Major Crypto Index Fund into ETP
By Godfrey Benjamin
November 15th, 2024
Bitwise is driving more enhanced innovation in the crypto ecosystem with the plan to transition BITW product into the ETP-backed fund.
18 States Sue US SEC on Crypto Market Overreach
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 15th, 2024
Eighteen US state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against US SEC Chair Gary Gensler while claiming the SEC’s broader crackdown violates federalism principles.
Donald Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Southern District of New York
By Anisha Pandey
November 15th, 2024
Donald Trump’s pick of Jay Clayton for U.S. Attorney brings back a regulatory heavyweight known for reshaping crypto rules at the SEC.
‘I’ll Be Surprised’ if Bitcoin Doesn’t Hit $100,000 by Year-End, Says Michael Saylor
By Bena Ilyas
November 15th, 2024
Despite the positive sentiments, Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, warned that Bitcoin might close the year below $59,000.
Ripple-backed XRP Gains Over 46% Fueled by Rising Whale Activity and Inevitable Ouster of US SEC Chair Gary Gensler
By Steve Muchoki
November 15th, 2024
Ripple Labs has made strategic moves in the recent past to strengthen the mainstream adoption of XRP despite the legal hurdles emanating from the US SEC.
‘Rigged from the Start’: New XRP Documentary that Highlights SEC Battle with Ripple Debuts in Arizona
By Mayowa Adebajo
November 13th, 2024
The studio hopes to use the documentary to enlighten more people about the SEC’s case against Ripple and its implications for the entire crypto sector.
Hedera (HBAR) Price Signals Imminent Bullish Rebound as Canary Capital Eyes for Its Spot ETF
By Steve Muchoki
November 13th, 2024
The Hedera network has grown to a vibrant multi-chain Web3 ecosystem with over $53 million locked in the dozens of DeFi projects.
Trump Admin Prepares for Pro-Crypto Government, Plans to Ease Regulations
By Tolu Ajiboye
November 12th, 2024
Trump is reportedly considering several key officials to help with crypto regulation and ease rules, in support of the sector.
US SEC Chair Seat Could Go to Robinhood CLO Dan Gallagher in Trump Administration
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 8th, 2024
Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s chief legal officer and a former SEC commissioner, is reportedly the leading candidate to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the incoming Trump administration.