Binance cryptocurrency exchange announced its intention to modify its zero-fee Bitcoin trading program on Aug. 24. This action has the potential to initiate a significant market downturn, reminiscent of the 90% trading volume decline observed following Binance’s discontinuation of zero-fee trading in March. In an official statement, cryptocurrency exchange Binance unveiled its plans to implement…
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In a recent court decision, United States District Judge Beryl Howell upheld the stance of the U.S. Copyright Office that artworks created solely by artificial intelligence (AI) are not eligible for copyright protection. This verdict came amid growing worries about the possibility of generative AI taking the place of human artists and writers. With over 100…
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In a recent update on X (formerly Twitter), the chief technology officer of Ripple Labs, David Schwartz, brought attention to a recent development involving the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) appeal. According to Schwartz, the SEC is seeking an appeal at this specific point based on its interpretation that the legal case has…
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In the most recent update in the legal proceedings of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission against Ripple Labs, Judge Analisa Torres has granted permission for an investment banker declarant to make an appearance. According to a court filing, Judge Torres granted permission for Andrew A. Kunsak from the law firm Sidley Austin LLP to…
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A group of six legal scholars specializing in securities law and related domains have submitted an amicus brief in favor of crypto exchange Coinbase in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). An amicus brief is a legal instrument submitted to the court which originates from a party not directly engaged…
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Legal proceedings have been initiated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against individuals and their organization, Fundsz, citing their involvement in a deceptive scheme concerning cryptocurrencies and precious metals trading. Rene Larralde from Melbourne, Florida, Juan Pablo Valcarce from West Melbourne, Florida, Brian Early from New Orleans, Louisiana and Alisha Ann Kingrey from Franklin,…
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Binance continues to experience an increase in regulatory heat as the Federal Government of Nigeria is being urged by the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) to prohibit the activities of Binance within the nation. ABCON is a self-regulatory body and an umbrella for all the central bank-licensed Bureaux de Change (BDC).…
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The developers at Tether are in the process of preparing the release of innovative JavaScript libraries. These libraries are specifically created to facilitate the transmission of commands and signals to Bitcoin (BTC) mining hardware, encompassing popular devices like WhatsMiner, AvalonMiner and Antminer. As per a post shared on August 5 by Paolo Ardoino, the chief…
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The Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), an American advocacy organization, on August 1, unveiled a comprehensive “impact and analysis” report on the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. The report scrutinizes the case’s verdict, highlighting its profound implications for the crypto industry’s future. According to the CDC’s evaluation, Judge Analisa Torres’s ruling sets a vital precedent in…
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Crypto.com announced it has obtained a minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). This preparatory phase operations license came after the exchange obtained provisional approval from the Dubai regulator in 2022. In the preparatory stage, the MVP license allows the exchange to fulfill the conditions to operate within set…
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