The US SEC has secretly and internally classified Ethereum to be a security since April 2023, according to previously redacted portions of a lawsuit filed by software giant Consensys against the SEC.
As recently as last month, Gary Gensler refused to state the SEC’s position when it comes to ETH.
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Tether's new venture arm, Tether Evo, has invested $200m in Blackrock Neurotech, making it the majority stakeholder in the BCI technology company.
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Tiger Brokers announced that it will launch the first six spot ETFs on BTC and ETH issued in Hong Kong on its trading platform.
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Australia’s largest ASX stock exchange is expected to list its first approved batch of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the end of 2024.
Australian investors have been trading spot Bitcoin ETFs since 2022, currently listed on CBOE Australia.
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Franklin Templeton's application to launch an Ethereum spot ETF, "FRANKLIN ETHEREUM TR ETHEREUM ETF," is listed on the DTCC website as part of standard pre-launch procedures. It doesn’t indicate approval yet.
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DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) stated that ETFs with cryptocurrencies won't get collateral value and will face a 100% haircut in US securities settlement.
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US Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to DOJ, labeling cryptocurrency as the preferred payment method for child exploitation materials.
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Franklin Templeton has reportedly tokenized a $380m treasuries fund, offering shares as BENJI tokens on the Polygon and Stellar blockchains.
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Ripple has switched its ODL (On-Demand Liquidity) services for US clients from XRP to USDT due to regulatory pressure.
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BNY Mellon, the world's largest custodian bank, has reported exposure to Bitcoin ETFs in its 13F filings.
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The SEC is suing Geosyn Mining and its co-founders for a $5.6m fraud, alleging misuse of $1.2m in investor funds and false claims about their operations.
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Stripe is reportedly resuming cryptocurrency payments, initially supporting USDC on Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon, six years after halting Bitcoin transactions due to volatility.
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Consensys, a major backer of the Ethereum blockchain, filed a lawsuit against the SEC over features of its popular MetaMask wallet and also asked the court to state Ethereum is not a security.
Consensys has reportedly received Wells Notice regarding MetaMask swap and staking.
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group laundered $200m worth of crypto into fiat currency over a four year period, according to ZachXBT.
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According to Visa Onchain Analytics Dashboard, USDC has surpassed USDT as the leader in transaction volume this year.
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Due to the Bitcoin halving and reduced interest in Runes, operational costs for some miners are approaching shutdown levels.
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zkSNACKs, the creator of Wasabi Wallet, has banned US users indefinitely following the arrest of the Samourai Wallet founder, and implemented a firewall to block the US IP addresses.
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✔️ This week's crypto market highlights:
⚫ SBF agreed to $1.3m settlement
⚫ X got money transmitter license
⚫ TON network transactions surge over 100%
⚫ SEC delays Franklin spot ETH ETF
⚫ CZ faces potential 36-month jail term
⚫ Hong Kong to launch BTC and ETH ETFs on April 30
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Forbes identified 20 "zombie tokens" worth over $1bn each, such as XRP and ADA.
Despite their high market value, tokens like XRP had minimal transaction fees last year, indicating limited usage.
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Republic First Bank in Pennsylvania has collapsed and been seized by regulators, with Fulton Bank taking over its operations.
This marks the first US bank failure of the year, with Republic First Bank holding $6bn in deposits.
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China's crypto transaction ban reportedly prevents mainland investors from accessing Hong Kong's Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
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Five rules for token launches from a16z:
⚫️Never publicly sell tokens in the US for fundraising purposes
⚫️Ensure the project's decentralization to enhance trust and reliability
⚫️Communication plays a crucial role in the success of a project
⚫️Exercise caution when dealing with secondary market listings and liquidity
⚫️Apply token lockups for at least one year to stabilize the market
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Morgan Creek Capital's CEO predicts baby boomers will invest $300bn in cryptocurrencies within a year due to Bitcoin ETFs, potentially raising the market cap to $6tn.
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Yao Qian, the creator of China's CBDC and former director of the digital currency research institute, is under investigation for suspected legal violations. Details are undisclosed.
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Terraform Labs will limit US user access and withdraw $23.8m from liquidity pools following an SEC ruling.
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The FBI advises Americans to use only cryptocurrency services registered as Money Services Businesses (MSBs) to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
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SEC is expected to deny applications for spot Ethereum ETFs next month.
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MicroStrategy could reportedly potentially qualify for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index if it adopts new accounting rules.
According to Benchmark, early adoption of these standards could lead MicroStrategy to report a gain of over $300 per share for the first quarter, fulfilling the criteria for index inclusion.
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