The President-elect called Atkins a "proven leader for common sense regulations."
Following Gary Gensler’s departure announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), new reports claim that re-elected US president Donald Trump is set to unveil his pick for the new SEC chairman in the coming days. Related Reading: Spot XRP ETF Race Heats Up As WisdomTree Files S-1 Application With SEC A New Crypto Era […]
As the cryptocurrency market experiences a price correction, several social media posts claim that President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint pro-crypto advocate Paul Atkin to replace Gary Gensler at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, there has been no official confirmation from either Atkin or Trump’s team regarding these developments. SEC New Chair: Paul …
At the time of publication, the incoming administration had not made any official announcement regarding its pick for SEC chair.
The community has linked the 88% spike in the price of the Reserve Rights token to Donald Trump, who is likely to pick Paul Atkins as the next SEC chair.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange stopped working with law firm Milbank after it hired former SEC official Gurbir Grewal.
Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency continues its impressive rally, recently surpassing Tether (USDT) in reported market capitalization to become the third-largest cryptocurrency, behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). XRP Flips USDT As Crypto Market Cap Shoots Past $3.6 Trillion Alongside BTC, several cryptocurrencies, including Solana (SOL), and Sui (SUI), have shown exceptional performance during the ongoing crypto […]
Donald Trump’s SEC Chair nomination is set to drop tomorrow, and it’s already turning heads. Why? Well, for starters, this isn’t just any routine appointment. Trump promised to kick out Gary Gensler, the current SEC Chair, on his first day back in office—and Gensler has already announced he’s stepping down. So, who’s going to take …
The SEC’s former crypto unit chief Jorge Tenreiro is now the agency’s chief litigation counsel, leading its lawsuits and legal probes across the US.
Just seven weeks before Donald Trump takes office, the crypto industry’s expectations of a friendlier administration and better regulations in the next four years continue to rise. Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer (CPO), Faryar Shirzad, suggested that after January 20, 2025, legislation related to the digital assets sector will quickly pass through the new US Congress. […]
Ethereum (ETH) now offers an attractive risk-reward ratio, according to analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein. Despite underperforming compared to other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP for most of 2024, Ethereum’s strong fundamentals may set the stage for a potential rally. Why Is Ethereum Struggling? Bernstein Analysts Explain Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap exceeding $430 billion, may be on the verge of significant positive price action. Bernstein analysts suggest that ETH’s fundamentals remain strong despite its underperformance, making it an appealing investment opportunity. To put Ethereum’s performance into perspective, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, Bitcoin and Solana have surged 125% and 122%, respectively, while ETH has only managed a 57% increase. In a client note shared today, analysts led by Gautam Chhugani highlighted several factors contributing to Ethereum’s struggles. One issue is that ETH has not established itself as a store of value to the same extent as BTC. Additionally, the leading smart contract platform faces increasing competition from low-latency Layer 1 blockchains such as Solana, Sui, and Aptos. Related Reading: Ethereum Accumulation Rises As 70% Holders Are In Profit: What It Means For ETH Price? The note also pointed out that Ethereum’s reliance on Layer 2 blockchains, including Optimism, Arbitrum, and Base, often redirects users away from Ethereum’s main chain. This hampers user retention and limits transaction fee growth, creating a headwind for ETH’s price momentum. Is Now The Right Time To Buy ETH? Bernstein analysts argue that Ethereum’s outlook could improve substantially, particularly in light of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s recent election victory. Following Trump’s win, the total cryptocurrency market cap has surged over 45%, surpassing $3.5 trillion. Ethereum has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of this rally, gaining 46% since the election compared to Bitcoin’s 41% and Solana’s 36%. The analysts also noted key developments that could support Ethereum’s growth moving forward. They highlighted the increasing likelihood of staking yield approval in Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under a Trump-led, crypto-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The analysts explained: We believe, under a new Trump 2.0 crypto-friendly SEC, ETH staking yield will likely be approved. The analysts added that Ethereum’s current yield rate of 3% could increase to as high as 4% to 5%, which could be an attractive yield rate for investors in a declining interest rate environment. Further, the recently observed growth in Ethereum ETFs in the form of higher inflows could benefit ETH. Although ETH ETFs had a lukewarm launch, they have recently outperformed Bitcoin ETFs in daily inflows. For instance, on November 29, spot ETH ETFs in the US attracted $332.9 million in inflows, compared to $320 million for Bitcoin ETFs. Related Reading: Ethereum Spot ETFs Attract Record $295 Million Daily Inflows – Is ETH Set For New Highs? In addition, Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm in September 2023 and the protocol’s burn mechanism have stabilized ETH’s total supply around 120 million. Of these, about 28% is tied in staking contracts while roughly 10% is in lending protocols or Layer 2 bridges. With a high proportion – close to 60% – of total ETH supply unmoved in the past year, the analysts at Bernstein believe the digital asset might benefit from favourable demand-supply dynamics. At press time, ETH trades at $3,644, down 1.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Now that incoming US President Donald Trump is warming up for his second administration, many in the crypto industry expect big things for tech and crypto. According to Cathie Wood of Ark Investment Management, Trump’s win will spur innovation in artificial intelligence, tech, and cryptocurrencies. Related Reading: Michael Saylor’s Thanksgiving: A Feast Featuring Bitcoin-Topped Turkey […]
The research firm considers ETH an attractive investment opportunity, citing rising investor interest relative to Bitcoin.
MARA Holdings urged the US government to be more aggressive in securing positions in Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining.
Spot Bitcoin ETF provider WisdomTree became the fourth firm in the US to submit a Form S-1 filing with the SEC for a spot XRP ETF.
Donald Trump’s election victory, an anticipated conclusion to the SEC lawsuit and an expected stablecoin project may have contributed to the XRP price surge.
XRP has made a historic comeback as the third-largest coin by market cap, the number of “XRP” Google searches breaking above “crypto.”
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Touzi Capital LLC, a crypto mining company, and its managing member Eng Taing over multiple securities law violations. The US securities regulator claims the defendants allegedly deceived investors and misappropriated funds to the tune of $115 million. Related Reading: Crypto Oversight May Shift […]
The founder of a popular cryptocurrency warned that it would take years to reverse the adverse effect of the so-called Operation Chokepoint 2.0, saying that it is a systematic, global campaign that aims to pin down the crypto sector. Related Reading: Crypto Goes Luxury: Printemps Becomes Europe’s First Major Retailer To Join The Trend Cardano […]
The SEC claims Touzi Capital misled investors, saying their funds would be financing crypto mining operations, but were actually spent on unrelated expenses.
Following a week-long period of sideways movement, XRP has resumed its bullish trajectory gaining by 19.81% on Friday to reach a local peak of $1.84. During this price rally, market shares of the prominent altcoin rose to $104.96 billion, as it became the fifth-largest cryptocurrency brushing past Binance Coin (BNB). Related Reading: Ripple CEO Reacts […]
In crypto’s recent mini-bull run immediately after Donald Trump’s election victory, one popular token was left with a sluggish price movement: Ripple’s XRP. While Bitcoin raced to hit the $90k level and teased the $100k mark, and some meme coins like Dogecoin showed gains, XRP retained its sideway price movement. Related Reading: Peter Schiff Slams MicroStrategy’s […]
Ripple has secured a major win in the class action suit against the crypto firm, XRP II LLC, and CEO Brad Garlinghouse. This win provides a bullish outlook for the XRP price, which analysts say is well primed for another leg to the upside. Ripple Secures Major Win In Class Action Suit The court in […]
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Singapore Gulf Bank’s plans to acquire a stablecoin firm, Binance delisting tokens, Cantor Fitzgerald’s stake in Tether and the first DOGE ETP.
According to a report by Fox Business, citing sources familiar with the matter, the incoming Donald Trump administration may empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate certain crypto assets. SEC’s Crypto Loss Is CFTC’s Gain With nearly two months remaining before Trump assumes the US presidency, the incoming Republican administration is already making […]
In the ongoing developments surrounding the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape, Donald Trump’s team has reportedly consider a new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to replace the current chair, Gary Gensler. According to the latest report, the Trump’s team has consider pro-crypto former commissioner Paul Atkins for the SEC chair position. Trump’s Team Consider Paul …
In an interview with FOX Business on Tuesday, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo, a leading contender for the role of White House “crypto czar” in the second Trump administration, expressed his belief that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will drop its case against Ripple Labs. Giancarlo, known in the industry […]
MIAX joins Nasdaq and NYSE in listing options on Bitcoin ETFs. Cboe will start in December.
A pro-XRP lawyer lambasted SEC Chair Gary Gensler for not being fair with all cryptocurrency platforms, accusing Gensler of favoring some entities. The Securities and Exchange Commission official was scrutinized as his critics discovered that he had private meetings with the founder of an offshore crypto exchange. Related Reading: El Salvador President’s ‘Rent-A-Volcano’ Bitcoin Mining […]
Could a shake-up at the SEC be just what crypto needs? There’s buzz about Paul Atkins stepping in after Gary Gensler steps down. If true, it might be great news for blockchain and digital assets. Let’s dig into why Atkins is getting so much attention—and what he could change for the better. What Makes Paul …