SEC Accuses Ripple of Harassment, Asks Judge to Block Access to Some Discovery Records
on April 22, 2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the judge in the SEC v. Ripple case to block Ripple and its executives from accessing various internal records it claims are unrelated to determining whether XRP is a security. The SEC says that the “defendants do not actually seek relevant evidence, but rather seek to
Stablecoins Are Changing and It’s a Big Deal
on April 22, 2021
Stablecoins aren’t anything new. They’ve been around almost as long as cryptocurrencies have, with the first bonafide stablecoin launched way back in 2014. Since then, they’ve largely been used by traders and investors looking for a temporary reprieve from volatility. But it wasn’t until relatively recently that stablecoins began to evolve to offer users more
US House Passes Bill Mandating SEC and CFTC to Establish Working Group Focused on Digital Assets
on April 22, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a crypto-related bill introduced by pro-bitcoin Congressman Patrick McHenry. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a working group focused on digital assets. Bill to ‘Ensure Collaboration Between Regulators and Private Sector’ on Cryptocurrency The U.S. House of
EQIFI Brings DeFi Functionality to the Banking Sector
on April 22, 2021
There is no room for doubt that the crypto world has grown exponentially but there are still gaps to be filled. People have got used to limited capabilities of accessing the full potential of their digital assets. For years, people have been tackling high fees, outdated technology, over-collateralization, low liquidity, and many problems inhibiting the
Bitcoin Loses Important Lifeline That Got Bulls Blood Pumping
on April 22, 2021
Bitcoin price is back below $55,000, unable to keep its bullish momentum it had leading into the Coinbase Global listing. Since then, things have turned down. The fall back below $60,000 has with it also taken the coin below a critical life-saving support level that’s been untouched since late 2020. Bitcoin Loses Life-Saving Support Level,