The CFTC and SEC have opened a joint public comment process on derivatives product definitions, adding fresh regulatory weight to a debate that could shape how crypto perpetual futures are treated in the United States. TL;DR The agencies are seeking input on definitions under Title VII of Dodd-Frank. The move lands as perpetual futures approvals…
In a chart analysis shared via X, the crypto analyst Dark Defender provided insight into the potential price movements of XRP ahead of this week’s Ripple-SEC case update. The analysis, conducted on a monthly time frame, reveals that XRP has been holding above a critical support trend marked in blue. With the crypto community’s eyes…
Since the summary judgment in the Ripple vs SEC case, XRP has captured the spotlight in the crypto market. Now the fourth-largest crypto by market capitalization, XRP, is currently experiencing a consolidation trend. However, this could just be the calm before the storm as both the activity of large investors aka whales and a developing…
Over the past few weeks, many in the crypto industry have begun to expect a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Don’t ask us why, but in a hive mind-esque fashion, hundreds on Twitter have begun to call for the regulatory approval of such a vehicle, which has the potential to catapult the space to new heights.…
The ongoing bear market in Bitcoin is the longest in the network’s history, Glassnode data shows. According to trackers, the winter started on November 10, 2021, after prices peaked at over $69,000. As of July 18, 2023, BTC is trading at around the $30,000 level, down by almost 55% from its all-time high. However, despite the…
Reports suggest that Hong Kong’s securities watchdog has come up with new plans to regulate cryptocurrency funds and exchanges. While it is known for being crypto-friendly, Hong Kong is still not satisfied with the amount of protection that its crypto users currently enjoy. As a result of this, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced plans…
XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, faced a tumultuous ride in recent weeks as its price witnessed a significant downturn. However, an interesting turn of events has unfolded as the coin found solace at a crucial support trendline coinciding with the psychological level of $0.5. This fortuitous alignment has offered XRP bulls a potential launching…
Gary Gensler’s reign as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been characterized by fierce opposition to the cryptocurrency industry, making him a key antagonist in the sector. However, with his term expiring in 2026 and the upcoming 2024 election potentially leading to a change in leadership, many in the crypto world…
In a rather shocking development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has demanded a $2 billion sanction against Ripple. Responding to the startling demands, Ripple’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Brad Garlinghouse has taken a firm stance against the agency’s demands, determined to expose the true nature of the SEC. Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC’s…
XRP price has shown a strong reaction after the (fake) news of the alleged sale of 9,800 BTC by the US government and the subsequent sell-off across the crypto market, staying above the key support. However, XRP investors have yet another damper to digest today. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said during the Dubai Fintech Summit…