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Ethereum ETFs Face Uphill Battle With SEC: Analyst Foresees Possible Delay Until 2025

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A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for Ethereum due to different regulatory considerations. The forthcoming U.S. election could further impact this scenario, potentially altering … Read more

Bitcoin’s ‘Existential’ Challenge: Core Developer Warns of a New Era of Internal Struggles

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Bitcoin faces a pivotal period that echoes the past block size wars, according to Bitcoin Core contributor Matt Corallo. In a recent blog post, Corallo examines the ongoing struggles within the Bitcoin community that could determine the future of the pioneering cryptocurrency. From Freedom to Fragmentation In his latest blog post, Matt Corallo outlines the … 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

Ark Invest Removes Staking Option From Latest Ethereum ETF Proposal

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Ark Invest and 21shares have revised their proposal for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), removing previously included options for staking. This change marks a significant pivot from their earlier filings, which had contemplated engaging trusted staking providers to manage part of the trust’s assets. Ark Invest and 21shares Modify Ethereum ETF Proposal, Omit Staking … Read more

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of SEC’s Full-Scale Assault on Crypto Staking — ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, cautioning that he believes it is “illegal as hell” and will be “attacked with all-out vengeance.” ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’ Veteran trader … Read more

Billionaire Mark Cuban Warns Gensler’s SEC Crypto Policies Could Cost Biden the Election

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Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances. “Gensler has not protected a single investor against fraud,” he stressed. “All he has done is make it nearly impossible for legitimate crypto companies to operate.” ‘This Is Also a … 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

Anti-Crypto Mixer Blockchain Integrity Act Introduced in US House of Representatives

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The Blockchain Integrity Act, a piece of legislation that seeks to put a 2-year moratorium on using cryptocurrency mixers, was introduced by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten on March 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, Brad Sherman, and Emanuel Cleaver, the bill proposes to conduct a study on the issue … Read more

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