Crypto market rally stalls at the $1.2T level, but bulls are getting positioned
The total crypto market cap has stalled at the $1.2 trillion level, but derivatives data shows bulls are preparing for the next breakout. This post was originally published on this site
‘The Only Way to Truly Scale Blockchains Is to Parallelize Processing’ Says Piers Ridyard
Despite being touted as the possible panacea, decentralized finance (defi) still faces obstacles which greatly diminish the prospects of mainstream adoption, asserts serial entrepreneur and CEO of Radix DLT, Piers Ridyard. Ridyard added that while defi is seen as “a fantastic proof of concept,” widespread adoption of this alternative to traditional finance is only possible […]
US Government Remains a Top Bitcoin Holder With Seized Stash Valued at $5.6 Billion
As of March 25, 2023, the U.S. government held 205,515 bitcoins worth $5.6 billion, which is approximately 1.06% of the circulating supply, according to current statistics. The cache of bitcoins is a result of three forfeitures that began in 2020. Glassnode’s on-chain data reveals that on March 9, about 9,860 bitcoins worth roughly $269 million […]
Coinbase CEO says SEC’s notice wasn’t entirely unexpected
Coinbase disclosed a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A Wells Notice usually comes before an enforcement action. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the company isn’t surprised with the SEC’s move. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has commented on the company’s announcement that it had received a Wells Notice from the US […]
Coinbase stock down 25% as regulators move in and crypto environment worsens again
Key Takeaways Coinbase was issued with a Wells notice this week and now awaits formal charges from the SEC Regulators continue to move in on US crypto companies, hurting Coinbase’s prospects The exchange laid off its second round of employees in January, shut down activities in Japan due to “market conditions”, and saw its share […]
Coinbase CEO calls for action in electing pro-crypto lawmakers following SEC Wells notice
Brian Armstrong urged crypto proponents to “contact their congressman, donate to pro-crypto candidates, show up at town halls” in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto.This post was originally published on this site
Coinbase and Algorand give divergent reasons for staking reward suspension
Algorand Foundation CEO said the crypto exchange is evaluating its products and services after receiving a Wells Notice. Coinbase denies the claim. This post was originally published on this site
Coinbase Tries AI Assistant Chatgpt for Pre-Listing Risk Assessment of Tokens
Crypto exchange Coinbase has tested Openai’s Chatgpt as a token verification tool comparing it with its standard security procedure. In over half of the cases, the AI platform produced the same results as the manual review, but it also failed to recognize some high-risk assets. Chatgpt Approves 5 High-Risk Tokens, Coinbase May Use It for […]
SEC Informs Crypto Exchange Coinbase of Potential Securities Law Violations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent Coinbase a “Wells notice” about potential violations of securities law. The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange noted that, unlike what SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said, the securities regulator “will not let crypto companies ‘come in and register.’” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong explained: “A Wells notice typically precedes an […]
Coinbase could face SEC enforcement action for ‘potential violations of securities law’
The crypto exchange claimed that none of its listed assets were considered securities, and any potential targeting of its wallet was based on a “misunderstanding” by SEC officials.This post was originally published on this site