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This Week’s Biggest Crypto Gainers and Losers: Cheelee Rises as Pendle Falls

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On Monday, the cryptocurrency market maintained steady growth, with its valuation reaching $2.3 trillion—an increase of 1.72% over the last 24 hours. Over the past week, six cryptocurrencies have posted double-digit gains, while around two dozen have experienced significant losses. Crypto Asset Market Sees Varied Performance This week saw a mixed performance within the crypto … Read more

Season of the Meme Coin: Unconventional Cryptos Dominate 3-Month Gains

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Over the past 90 days, bitcoin has appreciated by 23.4%. However, eight other cryptocurrencies have demonstrated significantly larger gains, each recording triple-digit increases over the same period. 90-Day Trends Propel Niche Tokens to New Heights Statistics from the past week show lackluster performances for cryptocurrencies against the U.S. dollar. Yet, over the past 90 days, … Read more

Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing

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In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate investment contracts involved in the transactions on Kraken’s platform. Kraken … Read more

US Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Landmark Legislation FIT21 Act Heads to House Vote

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The House Committee on Rules has decided to review the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month. The legislation sets a path for enhanced regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto ecosystem, balancing robust consumer protections with the needs of a burgeoning digital … Read more

Senate Urged to Swiftly Overturn SEC’s ‘Misguided’ Crypto Rules

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Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the Senate to do the same. The resolution aims to prevent regulatory overreach that makes it prohibitive for financial institutions to hold customers’ digital assets. Critics, including House Financial Services Committee … Read more

Vaneck Introduces Meme Coin Tracking With ‘MEMECOIN’ Index

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The investment management firm Vaneck has expanded into the meme coin sector with the launch of its new Marketvector meme coin index, “MEMECOIN.” This index, available through Marketvector Indexes—a company focused on digital assets and various other sectors—monitors the performance of the leading six meme coins. MEMECOIN primarily operates as a modified market cap-weighted index, … Read more