The Hinman documents, previously held by a former SEC executive, are at the core of the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple. According to Ripple, their disclosure is crucial to the outcome of the case. The disclosure has finally happened but falls short of Ripple's expectations, leaving its executives disappointed.
A solo miner defies the odds and hits the jackpot! With a one in 5,500 chance, this independent miner struck gold by solving a Bitcoin block worth 6 BTC, approximately $160,000. What makes this remarkable feat even more impressive is that it was achieved using mining hardware that is six years old.
Despite the recent collapse in its price, many fervent bitcoin supporters still believe in its potential. The Winklevoss brothers, Tyler and Cameron, are among those bitcoiners who see the asset reaching new heights.
In the SEC VS Binance case, a US federal judge has rejected the request from the US regulator. Quick breakdown: Binance US assets will not be frozen. However, the judge demands further negotiations between the SEC and Binance lawyers. The goal is to define boundaries and resolve security issues.
Ordinal inscriptions of Bitcoin are currently experiencing a meteoric rise. However, they are dividing the Bitcoin community. And with the latest upgrade, called “Recursive Inscriptions,” the controversy is likely to resurface. Nonetheless, recursive inscriptions prove advantageous for Bitcoin by transforming the blockchain into a platform for video games.
Every four years, the Bitcoin protocol experiences an event known as the Halving. It is undoubtedly one of the most significant events in the network. This highly anticipated event involves a change in the protocol's monetary policy by halving block rewards. In April 2024, the block reward will drop to 3.125 BTC. With this crucial deadline approaching, how can you best prepare?
Usually, when the SEC classifies any token as a “security,” it is followed by sanctions for fraud or illegal sale of an “unregistered security.” And to make matters worse, the digital asset witnesses a plunge in its price. Three famous crypto projects, Solana, Cardano, and Polygon, recently concerned about the actions of the SEC, are taking a stand to avoid the worst.
Legal actions against crypto firm Binance have become one of the significant events in the crypto news this week. The news has caused a wave of consequences that could significantly impact the company's performance.
ADA, the native cryptocurrency of Cardano, is now among a list of 61 cryptos classified as securities. A legal expert believes that the reasons behind this SEC classification don't hold up. Here's his analysis.
The legal battle initiated by the SEC against Coinbase and Binance is significantly harming the crypto industry. Some experts believe that it exacerbates the already existing risks in this sector, to the detriment of users who now have to think about protecting their interests.
Ever since El Salvador made Bitcoin an official currency within its territory, the country has been facing a campaign of distrust and surveillance from the United States. Without hiding their deep unease, the Joe Biden administration has implemented legal measures to protect the American financial system from the repercussions of the Salvadoran government's decision. Why do the USA feel threatened, and what actions have they taken in response? Find all the answers in this article.
Last Tuesday, the SEC, through its chairman, Gary Gensler, filed legal proceedings against the crypto platform Coinbase. The case could see its first twist as Coinbase claims to have evidence of potential bad faith on Gary Gensler's part in this matter.
The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ripple remains at the forefront of discussions within the crypto community. American attorney and founder of CryptoLaw, John Deaton, recently shed light on the case in an exclusive interview on the “Good Morning Crypto Show” of the 3T Warrior Academy. According to Deaton, the chances of XRP emerging victorious from this legal battle stand at 75%.
Nine countries led by Iran launch an alternative to the SWIFT network. Simultaneously, BRICS discusses the end of the dollar in Cape Town.
For the famous entrepreneur and investor, it is Ethereum that is attracting many new users to cryptocurrencies. The promoter of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) snubs bitcoin and highlights the advantages of Ether, a digital currency in which he has high hopes.
“Damn, all the hard-earned money disappeared in an instant on Atomic Wallet,” a user expresses indignation on Twitter. Every hacking, scam, and rug pull always has its victims. And we are still far, very far, from the end of these malicious acts.
The crypto community is in a frenzy. Indeed, several experts, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, believe that the Ripple vs. SEC trial in the United States could wrap up this month. Ripple holders are eagerly hoping for this outcome.
According to Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, China could benefit from the restrictive laws imposed by the United States on the cryptocurrency industry. “The United States and other democratic nations are facing digital systems promoted by an ambitious adversary, China,” he said.
Over the past two weeks, Ledger, a crypto security firm, found itself at the center of a major controversy. This controversy revolved around the new product called Ledger Recover. It is an optional update presented as a useful tool for recovering lost wallet keys. However, Ledger users were not pleased with this technical evolution. They suspected that the company was violating their fundamental right to privacy.
Following in Iran’s footsteps, it will soon be Russia turn to use Bitcoin to bypass sanctions that prevent it from conducting international transactions. Bitcoin, Da? The Russian government has shown a keen interest in Bitcoin since its banks were disconnected from the SWIFT network. Acting stealthily, the Ministries of Finance…
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently navigating troubled waters, with foreign exchange reserves experiencing a significant decline at the beginning of the month. However, despite this price drop, new data from the blockchain analytics platform, CryptoQuant, suggests a possible bullish run for the queen of cryptocurrencies.
The crypto market has promising days ahead. At least, that's what Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume, claims. In a recent interview with Bankless, Zhao predicted a series of successes for the industry and highlighted potential future scenarios. Let's briefly decipher his statements.
Tether, the company operating the blockchain-enabled platform tether.to that powers the first and most widely used stablecoin, has surpassed its previous all-time market cap high of $83.2B set in May 2022.
Binance announces the delisting of twelve cryptocurrencies under French regulatory pressure. Monero is among them.
Hinman's emails, the former head of the SEC, are crucial in its lawsuit against Ripple. It is believed that they could contain the evidence that settles the debate on the nature of XRP, Ripple's native asset. However, access to these emails has been blocked by the court. But this lock could potentially be fully lifted.
Launched only in 2020, Solana is one of those layer 1 blockchains that already enjoys a certain level of recognition in the crypto market. In an interview, its co-founder even goes as far as declaring that Solana has the potential to be the Apple of crypto.
Cardano has been experiencing turmoil and a rollercoaster-like evolution since the beginning of the year, which led some observers to believe that the project still held promise. Is that still the case?
Several analysts are betting on the SEC's defeat against Ripple after a long and tough legal battle. We just have to wait for Judge Torres' verdict, which they believe will favor Brad Garlinghouse's company. As this case approaches its conclusion, crypto investors see positive signs everywhere. The robust performance of XRP and the enthusiasm of whales for this cryptocurrency speak volumes on the matter.
Hyperbitcoinization is a concept that has been theorized by some of Bitcoin's most ardent supporters. It refers to a hypothetical state where Bitcoin would be universally accepted as currency. Is this truly credible, and what would be the consequences for the global economy?
In the tumultuous arena of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin reigns supreme. However, its omnipresence is starting to reveal itself in an unexpected light: it has become a key player in divorce proceedings. The consequences of this intrusion into the marital sphere are raising new legal and ethical questions.