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Ripple Labs, a prominent blockchain technology firm, has recently appointed Lauren Belive, a former US White House staff member, as Head of US Public Policy and Government. This appointment comes at a crucial juncture as Ripple executives have publicly voiced their concerns and criticisms regarding the US government’s recent position on cryptocurrencies.  In response, Ripple

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has secured the services of a renowned attorney as the legal battle involving him and his crypto firm against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to heat up.  Who Is Garlinghouse’s New Attorney? In a tweet shared on his X (formerly Twitter) platform, defense attorney James Filan revealed that

Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched a Stellar network version of its euro-backed stablecoin, EURC, according to a Sept. 26 announcement. EURC was previously only available on the Ethereum and Avalanche networks. Hello Europe meet our new friend EURC on #Stellar. Same speed, low cost, and reliability of the Stellar network we all know and love

In what could be described as a relentless pursuit for granular transparency regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) prior actions vis-à-vis cryptocurrencies and Ripple, Empower Oversight Whistleblowers & Research—a rigorous watchdog entity—has spearheaded another incisive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) endeavor. This stratagem is centered on elucidating the inter-communications of Jay Clayton, erstwhile SEC

In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), John Deaton, a prominent lawyer supporting XRP, has recently shed light on potential conflicts of interest and regulatory capture that may have influenced the SEC’s decision to take legal action against Ripple. Ethereum is at the epicenter of these allegations.

Top Stories This Week SEC sees temporary setback in request to access Binance.US software The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has failed to win immediate access to Binance.US’s software, with the judge saying he isn’t “inclined to allow the inspection at this time.” The hearing was held on Sept. 18 to discuss the SEC’s

In a recent development, pro-XRP legal experts Bill Morgan and John Deaton have taken a swipe at the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler following his recent comments, which show his stance on the Ripple Case. Ripple Case: Gensler a “Megalomaniac” In a tweet shared on his X (formerly Twitter) platform, Deaton

The Federal Reserve did not hike interest rates in its meeting on Sep. 20 but hinted that rates could remain higher for longer. At the post-meeting press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that “the process of getting inflation sustainably down to 2% has a long way to go.” This possible scenario may have triggered

Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. JPEX scandal grows to over $166M  Last week’s Token2049 conference in Singapore was a life-changing experience for some; for others the event did not meet expectations, but for a select group of individuals, the imminent prospect of being pursued by law

An unwitting cryptocurrency holder has reportedly fallen victim to an eye-watering $4.46-million phishing scam. According to data from Etherscan, $4.46 million in Tether (USDT) was withdrawn from a Kraken crypto exchange wallet and eventually sent to an address ending in “ACa7.” Blockchain security firm PeckShield has labeled the address as being owned by a phishing scammer.

None Trading, a trading tool for cryptocurrencies and nonfungible tokens built on Discord, has shut down due to a “critical exploit” within its infrastructure. According to the September 20 announcement, None Trading developers said that it has “lost a significant amount of funding” as well as “team tokens” crucial for its operations. “Alongside this, we

In a series of tweets that have captured the attention of the crypto community, John E Deaton, a lawyer known for his pro-XRP stance, alluded to the existence of damning information about ETH Gate that could be disclosed soon. His comments come in the wake of tweets from Steven Nerayoff, an early adviser to the

Ripple’s XRP token is believed to boast huge potential, but many have wondered how valuable the token can become. Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse seems to have an answer as he claims the token could become the next Bitcoin. How XRP Can Become The Next Bitcoin A prominent figure in the XRP community, JackTheRippler, shared a

The lawyer responsible for laundering $400 million from the OneCoin fraud has been denied a motion seeking a new trial, despite a prosecution witness having perjured themselves in the trial against him in 2019. According to a Sept. 18 report from Bloomberg, 54-year-old lawyer Mark Scott argued that he didn’t know OneCoin was a fraudulent

Prominent figures in the crypto community have continued to give their takes on why and how a settlement between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission is likely to happen. This time around, Crypto influencer Zach Rector has stated why he believes a “settlement is guaranteed.” Ripple And SEC Guaranteed To Settle In a

There have been several debates on the likelihood of the court granting the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for an interlocutory appeal in its legal battle against Ripple Labs. Following this, a former SEC official has come out to give his opinion on the likelihood of this happening.  Will The SEC’s Motion Be

Ripple Labs has unveiled new details about its acquisition of blockchain infrastructure company, Fortress Trust. The acquisition talks reportedly “accelerated” after Fortress’s customers lost funds due to a security incident involving a third-party vendor. A spokesperson for Ripple told news outlet The Block, “Conversations accelerated last week following the security incident via a third-party analytics

Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck inside a large range since April, indicating indecision about the next directional move. Efforts by the bears to sink the price below the support of the range were thwarted by the bulls on Sep. 11. However, Bitcoin is not out of the woods yet.  Jamie Coutts, a chartered market technician

In a strategic move to solidify its position in the crypto industry, Ripple has announced a comprehensive expansion of its Liquidity Hub. This expansion underscores Ripple’s dedication to enhancing user experience, diversifying its asset offerings, and broadening its global presence. Here’s What’s New At Liquidity Hub Ripple’s Liquidity Hub, known for its user-centric approach, is

Yesterday, September 13, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Stoner Cats 2 LLC for conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities. The offering, in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), raised approximately $8 million to finance an animated web series called Stoner Cats. The SEC’s latest action has drawn sharp criticism from