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Whale Alert sparks speculation as XRP transfers surge

A recent substantial purchase of Ripple’s XRP (XRP) token has been detected by the crypto tracking platform Whale Alert. Whale Alert reported a transfer of 66,666,659 XRP, worth approximately $33,065,809, from Binance to an undisclosed wallet. The move has sparked speculation about its potential price impact. In the XRP ecosystem, there have been recent transfers of substantial…
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UK MPs call for global alliance to tackle AI misuse

A group of influential members of parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom have advised the government to collaborate with democratic allies to address the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing London’s aim to be a key player in advancing the emerging technology. On Aug. 31, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC), an advisory…
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New attorney Patrick V. Kennedy joins fight

The crypto community, digital asset organizations and lawmakers have voiced their backing for the Coinbase vs. United States Securities Exchange Commission lawsuit’s dismissal. In a recent update, a fresh attorney, Patrick V. Kennedy, has entered the fray, seeking court approval to represent the Chamber of Digital Commerce as amicus counsel. In a legal document filed…
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Bitwise withdraws Bitcoin and Ethereum market cap ETF application

In an unexpected turn of events, Bitwise has submitted a request to retract its application for the Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Cap Strategy Ethereum Futures Contracts (ETF), initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 3. While market sentiment turned bullish following Grayscale’s SEC victory, Bitwise appears to be discreetly reassessing its…
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Arkham IDs Robinhood as 5th-largest ETH holder

Arkham Intelligence, a platform for monitoring cryptocurrency data, has revealed that apart from owning one of the biggest Bitcoin wallets, Robinhood is also a leading holder of ether, and is the owner of the fifth-largest ETH wallet, which contains about $2.54 billon worth of ETH. Arkham Intelligence stated on social media that their recognition of…
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Coinbase stock surges after favorable federal ruling for Grayscale

Coinbase’s stock experienced a significant surge on Aug. 29 after reports emerged that a federal judge had ruled in favor of Grayscale in their SEC legal dispute. In the final moments of the trading session on Tuesday, Aug.29, the value of COIN stood at $85.13 per share, marking an increase of over 15% over the…
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Nigeria’s Patricia crypto exchange seeks to explain its token amid confusion

The announcement of Patricia Token (PTK) by Nigerian crypto exchange Patricia was greeted by users with scepticism and some suspicion, as they took to social media to question the motives behind the move. Now, in a response to that reaction, the crypto exchange company has released a white paper seeking to explain the intended function of…
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Pro-XRP lawyer urges Clayton, Hinman testimony

Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton says that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) erred in filing aiding and abetting allegations against Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Deaton highlighted that testimony from former SEC officials Bill Hinman and Jay Clayton during the SEC vs. Ripple Labs case would have categorized XRP (XRP) as a non-security early on,…
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Hashdex joins race for spot Bitcoin ETF with unique strategy

Crypto asset management company Hashdex has joined the competition for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. The firm has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Bitcoin futures ETF that will hold spot Bitcoin.  ETFs are investment funds that trade on a stock market,…
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XRP whale moves 29 million tokens to Bitstamp amid price slide

As XRP struggles to maintain upward momentum following Judge Torres’ summary judgment in the US SEC v. Ripple Labs case that XRP isn’t a security, investors appear to be selling off their holdings. Adding to this, a significant whale has moved 29 million XRP, valued at over $15 million, to a crypto exchange amid a…
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