There is a sense of optimism among asset managers regarding the approval of the first U.S. ETFs directly investing in Ethereum by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has set a deadline for ETF applicants to submit updated paperwork and amended S-1s by July 8. There are expectations of potential additional rounds of
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz recently discussed the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the US, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. He emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for the crypto sector, stating that it cannot afford to have one party supporting it while the other opposes it. Despite some opposition from
SBI Holdings, a renowned financial services company based in Tokyo, Japan, has made a strategic move by announcing the launch of an NFT minting service on the XRP Ledger for the upcoming World Expo 2025. This initiative is part of the ‘EXPO 2025 Digital Wallet’ project which aims to revolutionize the way attendees interact with
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has recently advocated for changes to Form S-1 to make it easier for token-based companies to register with the SEC. This suggestion comes after SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda criticized the agency’s current approach to crypto disclosure filings as “problematic.” Form S-1 is a registration statement required by the SEC for domestic
The year 2024 has seen a significant rise in the value of Bitcoin and Ethereum, making them the most profitable assets in the first half of the year. These cryptocurrencies have outperformed traditional investments such as the Nasdaq, S&P 500, oil, gold, the U.S. dollar, and government bonds. One of the key factors contributing to
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, recently shared an insightful analysis in his essay titled “Zoom Out,” where he highlights the resemblance between the economic turbulence of the 1930s-1970s and the current financial landscape. By delving into these historical economic patterns, Hayes suggests that there is a blueprint for anticipating the potential resurgence of the
Binance.US, the American branch of the popular crypto exchange Binance, is gearing up for the next phase of its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite their efforts to dismiss the SEC’s allegations, a US District Judge upheld the majority of the charges against Binance on June 28. This decision has set
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, recently expressed his concerns regarding the decreasing utility of artificial intelligence (AI) models. He attributed this decline to the alignment training that often accompanies AI censorship practices. AI censorship involves the use of machine learning algorithms to filter out content deemed objectionable, harmful, or sensitive. This practice is predominantly employed