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🔔 SEC Begins Engaging with Ethereum ETF Issuers on S-1 Forms !
The U.S. SEC has begun early discussions on S-1 registration statements with prospective Ethereum ETF issuers. A high-ranking issuer noted the Division of Investment Management seemed surprised by the shift, but progress towards an Ethereum ETF is expected to continue cautiously.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.theblock.co/post/296216/sec-ethereum-etf-issuers-s1
🔔 Binance Introduces Lista (LISTA) as Second Megadrop Project !
Binance announces Lista native token $LISTA as 2nd Megadrop Project. Users can earn reward by Locking $BNB and completing Web3 Quests in the Megadrop. Total rewards available in the Lista Megadrop is 100 million $LISTA, Initial Circulation Supply of $LISTA token is 230 million and the Total Supply is 1 Billion $LISTA.
▶️ Megadrop Info:
▪️Token Name: Lista (LISTA)
▪️Max Token Supply: 1B $LISTA
▪️Megadrop Token Rewards: 100M $LISTA (10% of max token supply)
▪️Initial Circulating Supply: 230M $LISTA (23% of max token supply)
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/1d721573862848678686e1b310ba80fc
🔔 MetaMask Plans to Add Bitcoin Support: Report !
MetaMask plans to add Bitcoin support within a month, expanding its current support beyond Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks. The wallet, which had 22 million downloads in August 2023, recently introduced features like Blockaid-based security alerts and Ethereum validator staking.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/22/bitcoin-is-coming-to-ethereum-stalwart-metamask-sources/
🔔 Worldcoin Ordered to Cease Operations in Hong Kong !
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner concluded that Worldcoin violated the Privacy Ordinance. An enforcement notice issued on May 22 orders Worldcoin to stop scanning and collecting iris and facial images in Hong Kong. The investigation, started in January 2024, evaluated compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/news_events/media_statements/press_20240522.html
🔔 Donald Trump Campaign Now Accepting Crypto through the Coinbase Commerce Product, First Major Party Nominee To Do So !
As per Trump News PR
"This addition to President Trump’s already groundbreaking digital fundraising operation marks the first time a major party Presidential nominee has embraced cryptocurrency for donations. Contribution limits and disclosure requirements for crypto donations will follow Federal Election Commission regulations."
"Biden surrogate Elizabeth Warren said in an attack on cryptocurrency that she was building an "anti-crypto army" to restrict Americans’ right to make their own financial choices. MAGA supporters, now with a new cryptocurrency option, will build a crypto army moving the campaign to victory on November 5th!"Читать полностью…
🔔 JUST IN: Fidelity Updates Spot Ethereum ETF Filing, Confirms Trust's Ether "Will Not Be Staked" !
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2000046/000119312524143277/d759655ds1a.htm
🔔 Anti-crypto FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to Step Down !
Martin Gruenberg, chairman of the FDIC, will step down following an investigation revealing a toxic workplace culture. Gruenberg, who has chaired the FDIC since August 2005, stated he is prepared to step down once a successor is confirmed. He will continue to fulfill his responsibilities, including the transformation of the FDIC's workplace culture, until then.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/1792666537096311105
🔔 New York AG Secures $2B Settlement with Genesis for Fraud Victims !
New York AG Letitia James announced a $2 billion settlement with Genesis to compensate defrauded investors and ban the firm from operating in New York. Genesis was accused of defrauding investors who sent over $1.1 billion through the Gemini Earn program.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://x.com/NewYorkStateAG/status/1792547220144710059
🔔 Sekuya To Be Listed On Gate, Mexc & Uniswap !
Sekuya announced that its native token, $SKYA, will be listed on Gate, Mexc, and UniSwap on May 21. The public price is set at $0.02, with an initial market capitalization of $723,500. The total supply of $SKYA is 1 billion, with an initial circulating supply of 36,175,000.
Sekuya is a Singapore-based video game company aiming to revolutionize gaming with a community-driven approach. Their flagship project, Sekuya Multiverse, combines MOBA and RPG genres for a new gaming experience. Set in the Novae Terrae universe, players can customize characters, interact with AI NPCs, and participate in battles to collect sekumon souls. With a thriving global community, Sekuya Multiverse is becoming one of the largest GameFi projects in Southeast Asia.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://x.com/sekuyaofficial/status/1792252276247290045
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram
🚨Confirmed: Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash.
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🔔Gemini Earn to begin returning customers' crypto by end of month !
A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved failed crypto lender Genesis’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. Gemini, one of Genesis’ creditors, will begin returning the first 97% of owed assets in-kind to customers of its defunct Gemini Earn program by the end of the month, the company announced.
▶️Source: https://assets.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/SsOuRIlnRK5AbuvOTJojt/e0a4f5ff39464e828606fb405311d533/MEMORANDUM_OF_DECISION_1691.pdf
🔔 LayerZero Identify 803,093 Potential Sybil Address & Releases It Publicly !
Between the sybil self-report and analysis, 803,093 addresses were identified as potential sybils by LayerZero. Now LayerZero has started The sybil bounty hunting campaign.
▶️LayerZero ANN: https://x.com/LayerZero_Labs/status/1791622471965163597
▶️Sybil Addresses Posted By LayerZero: https://github.com/LayerZero-Labs/sybil-report/blob/main/initialList.csv.zip
⚡️ News Flash - 18 May 2024 !
1️⃣ An Australian has admitted to promoting BitConnect crypto services without a license
An Australian man pleaded guilty to promoting Bitconnect, a defunct crypto exchange accused of being a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $2.4 billion. He provided financial advice without the necessary license, according to ASIC.
2️⃣ Biden might reconsider vetoing SAB 121 due to growing political support for crypto
On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution to overturn the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, with strong bipartisan support. President Biden has threatened to veto the resolution, leaving its final outcome uncertain.
3️⃣ A crypto personality has pled guilty to fraud after promising 60% 'fictitious' returns
Cryptocurrency personality Thomas John Sfraga pleaded guilty to wire fraud for deceiving investors into nonexistent ventures, including fake cryptocurrency schemes. He convinced a victim to invest in a fictitious cryptocurrency "virtual wallet."
4️⃣ Changpeng Zhao hints at a writing project before his prison term begins
Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison for AML program failures. He plans to "write something" during his incarceration and remains active on social media, launching Giggle Academy for crypto education and seeking suggestions from followers on passing time in prison.
5️⃣ Alex Labs has frozen $3.9M of exploited funds sent to CEXs after a hack
Alex Labs, a Bitcoin layer-2 developer, has frozen over $3.9 million in crypto exploited from its BNB Smart Chain bridge. The attacker sent the funds to centralized exchanges, allowing them to be frozen with the exchanges' cooperation.
🔔 DevvE Unveils Tokenomics Changes for $FIAS !
DevvE announced tokenomics changes for $FIAS, including burning 25 million tokens, removing 45 million from sale, and reallocating 20 million for guilds and partners. Vesting schedules have been significantly reduced. These updates aim to enhance fairness and sustainability within the $FIAS ecosystem, alongside a growing number of LitCraft players.
DevvE is a blockchain ecosystem powered by the DevvX blockchain and the DevvE token. It offers high transaction speeds, low costs, and regulatory compliance, making it suitable for governments, enterprises, and developers in the web3 space.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
/channel/DevvEAnnouncements/83
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram
🔔 Gate.io Affiliate Cancels License Application and Shuts Down Services in Hong Kong !
Gate.HK, the Hong Kong arm of Gate.io, is closing down and has withdrawn its license application. Users must withdraw assets by August 28. The platform has halted new user registrations and deposits, and will delist all tokens on May 28.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.gate.hk/article/31507
⚡️ News Flash - 22 May 2024 !
1️⃣ FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to New Prison: WSJ Report
Sam Bankman-Fried is being relocated to a new prison, likely a California-based facility, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move is currently in progress, as reported by a representative for the FTX founder.
2️⃣ U.S. House to Vote on First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act to reshape digital asset regulation, with expected bipartisan support.
3️⃣ Crypto ETPs to Be Listed on London Stock Exchange for the First Time
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) will list crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) for the first time later this month. This follows the approval of prospectuses from WisdomTree (WT) and 21Shares by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
4️⃣ Ethereum Game Pixelmon Unveils $MON Token Airdrop Details
Pixelmon, a Pokémon-esque crypto and NFT game, is airdropping its MON token to over 180,000 eligible wallets on May 27 via the Mon Protocol. Eligible participants include holders of selected Pixelmon game NFTs, players of Pixelmon hyper-casual game Kevin the Adventurer, participants in the PixelPals "Farm2Farm" competition, and buyers of the MON token presale. MON will be an ERC-20 token on Ethereum.
5️⃣ NYSE Parent Company Fined $10M by SEC for Failure to Report Cyberattack
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will pay a $10 million penalty for failing to promptly report a cyber intrusion to authorities. The breach, involving malicious code in a VPN device, was discovered in April 2021. ICE quickly identified the threat but did not inform legal and compliance officials, including those at the New York Stock Exchange, for several days, violating SEC's Regulation SCI.
🔔 VanEck’s ETF Listed as Inactive on DTCC Website, Awaiting Regulatory Approvals !
Amid speculation about the approval of a spot Ether ETF in the U.S., VanEck’s ETF has been listed by the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker "ETHV." The DTCC listing is a key step before SEC approval. Currently inactive, the ETF awaits regulatory clearance. Franklin Templeton's spot ETH ETF was listed on the DTCC platform a month ago.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.dtcc.com/products/cs/exchange_traded_funds_plain_new.php
🔔 Cboe Posts amended Spot Ether ETF Filings, Boosting Industry's Approval Expectations !
Cboe BZX has filed amended Form 19b-4s for five spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund proposals, including the Franklin Ethereum Trust, Fidelity Ethereum Fund, VanEck Ethereum Trust, Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF, and the ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF. This indicates progress towards potential approval for these funds.
▶️ Franklin Ethereum Trust Amendment:
https://cdn.cboe.com/resources/regulation/rule_filings/pending/2024/SR-CboeBZX-2024-018-Amendment-No-1.pdf
▶️ Fidelity Ethereum Fund Amendment:
https://cdn.cboe.com/resources/regulation/rule_filings/pending/2023/SR-CboeBZX-2023-095-Amendment-No-2.pdf
▶️ VanEck Ethereum Trust Amendment:
https://cdn.cboe.com/resources/regulation/rule_filings/pending/2023/SR-CboeBZX-2023-069-Amendment-No-2.pdf
▶️ Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF Amendment:
https://cdn.cboe.com/resources/regulation/rule_filings/pending/2023/SR-CboeBZX-2023-087-Amendment-No-1.pdf
▶️ ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF Amendment:
https://cdn.cboe.com/resources/regulation/rule_filings/pending/2023/SR-CboeBZX-2023-070-Amendment-No-2.pdf
🔔 Binance Labs Invests in Aevo, Boosting Future of L2 Blockchain Innovations !
Binance Labs has invested in Aevo, a Layer 2 decentralized derivatives exchange rebranded from Ribbon Finance. Aevo supports perpetual trading, futures, and options, with $80 billion in derivatives volume and $30 million in fees this year. Backed by major investors, Aevo plans to launch new products and enable dApp deployment on its platform.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.binance.com/en/blog/ecosystem/binance-labs-invests-in-aevo-to-support-the-future-of-l2-blockchain-innovations-1035611236859767594
🔔 Bitcoin Hits Record Highs in Japan, Argentina, and Philippines' Local Currencies !
Bitcoin reached all-time highs in several Asian and South American countries following a 7% surge, hitting an intraday high of $71,650 on May 21. This brought Bitcoin within 3.4% of its all-time U.S. dollar high of $73,738. In Japan, Bitcoin hit 11.2 million yen, while in Argentina, it reached 63.8 million pesos amid high inflation and currency devaluation. In the Philippines, Bitcoin briefly peaked at 4.18 million pesos, surpassing mid-March highs.
🚨 Gala token seems to be exploited, address in question minted 5B tokens worth $200M and sold 470M tokens for 4641ETH already !
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🔔 BREAKING : ETH ETF AROUND THE CORNER !
▶️ ETH price shoots to $3400 amid high chances of ETF Approval in coming days.
▶️ Bloomberg Senior ETF Analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart increased odds of ETH ETF approval to 75%
🔔 Match Chain Announces Tomasz Wojewoda (EX-BNB) as CSO !
Tomasz Wojewoda, former BNB Chain Head of Growth, has joined Match Chain as Chief Strategy Officer. With over 20 years of experience as a Founder and CEO, and leadership roles at Microsoft and Chainlink, Wojewoda brings expertise in cloud solutions and Web3 infrastructure, aiding Match Chain in its growth as a leading Layer 1 blockchain.
Match Chain is an interoperable traffic middle layer for Web3, aiming to accelerate user growth. It promotes privacy and control over data and identity, connecting across blockchains for dApp development and self-sovereignty.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://x.com/MATCHChain/status/1791818201912725642
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | X
🔔 The Captain Tsubasa NFT soccer game has debuted on the Oasys blockchain !
Captain Tsubasa has launched its NFT soccer game on the Oasys blockchain. The game, developed by Mint Town and Blocksmith, allows players to collect and develop NFTs of characters from the series, form teams, and play in various modes. It was officially launched on January 12, 2023.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.oasys.games/blog/iconic-japanese-soccer-game-captain-tsubasa-launches-on-oasys-blockchain/
🔔Pump.Fun Exploiter Arrested In U.K & Later Released On Bail, Now Addresses the Scandal On X !
▶️Read Thread: https://x.com/jarettdunn/status/1791968019322638835
🚨Just In: Venezuela Bans Crypto Mining !
The Venezuelan government has joined the list of countries that have frowned on crypto mining due to its hefty electricity demands.
▶️Source: https://albertonews.com/nacionales/venezuela-desconectara-todas-las-granjas-de-mineria-de-criptomonedas-para-controlar-demanda-electrica/
🔔 ZkSync Airdrop & Token Launch Expected By End Of June, Team Hints On X !
▶️ https://x.com/zksync/status/1791488199715348727
⚡️ News Flash - 17 May 2024 !
1️⃣ Sekuya IDO Sold Out on Singularity DAO in 2 Minutes
Sekuya's Initial DEX Offering (IDO) on SingularityDAO sold out in 2 minutes, highlighting strong market interest. The project will be listed on Gate, MEXC, and Uniswap on May 21, 2024.
2️⃣ Prosecutors Arrest Two Individuals for Laundering $73 Million in 'Pig Butchering' Scheme
Daren Li, 41, and Yicheng Zhang, 38, were arrested for allegedly laundering over $73 million through U.S. financial institutions to Bahamian bank accounts, converting the funds to the virtual asset USDT (Tether), according to the Justice Department.
3️⃣ Hedge Fund Founder Predicts Solana's SOL Could Reach $200 by Month End
Solana (SOL) has surged, reaching $170 before settling at $166. It has gained 7% in the last 24 hours and over 40% since early May. SOL's weekly gain of 17% was the highest among major cryptocurrencies. Daniel Choung of Syncracy Capital believes SOL could hit $200 by the end of the month and achieve new highs soon.
4️⃣ Nigerian Court Denies Bail for Binance Executive Facing $35 Million Money Laundering Charges
Justice Emeka Nwite of Nigeria's Federal High Court denied bail to Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, citing him as a flight risk amidst money laundering and tax violation charges.
5️⃣ Coinbase predicts that an Ethereum ETF approval is imminent
Coinbase suggests that a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) might launch sooner than expected, despite increasing pessimism among industry observers.
🔔 Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Seemingly Endorses Notcoin After Its TON Blockchain Launch !
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, appeared to endorse the viral web3 clicker game Notcoin following its token launch on the TON blockchain. Durov praised Notcoin's success, noting its market capitalization of nearly $700 million.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
/channel/durov/275