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Day: April 17, 2023
NY Financial Regulator Adopts Virtual Currency Assessment Rule
“As the first prudential regulator of virtual currency in the nation, New York has created a framework that sets the highest standards for safety, soundness, and consumer protection while fostering responsible growth,” NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said. “This regulation provides the department with additional tools and resources to regulate the virtual currency industry now and in the future as innovators create new products and use cases for digital assets.” Source
Tether market cap eyes record high after regaining 65% stablecoin dominance
Tether (USDT) has emerged as a clear winner amid the ongoing banking crisis and crypto crackdown in the U.S. On April 17, the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin’s circulating market valuation reached nearly $81 billion, just 1.5% below its record high of $82.29 billion from a year ago. It has grown about 20% year-to-date (YTD) already and is now eyeing new all-time highs. USDT market capitalization monthly chart. Source: TradingView Tether rivals hit new yearly lows USDT’s growth came as Tether ate up the market share of its stablecoin rivals, USD Coin…
Decentralization Is the Point, and We’re Not Talking Enough About Why
The internet has a habit of producing companies that dominate their industry because of network effects. The answer is the decentralization and openness that only blockchain technology affords, says EY’s Paul Brody. Source
Building communities and ensuring NFT success: Insights for artists
The importance of building communities cannot be underestimated in the rapidly changing art world, driven by technology and the explosion of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in the last two years. An audience is a social media following, but a community is a group of people working toward a common goal. Art market economist and academic Magnus Resch has extensively researched the importance of communities and networks for artists. Resch holds a Ph.D. in economics and has studied at the University of St. Gallen, the London School of Economics and Harvard. In…
Bitcoin sparks liquidations as analyst says BTC price may dip 12% more
Bitcoin (BTC) headed lower into the April 17 Wall Street open as downside began liquidating longs. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Bitcoin’s price tipped for a break below $29,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD wicking to $29,247 on Bitstamp — its lowest in a week. Gains for Asian stocks failed to rescue the losses on the day, these beginning immediately after the April 16 weekly close. Traders, many of whom had predicted a retest of $30,000 support, were unsurprised, with many hoping that the…
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Violated Federal Laws, SEC Charges in Lawsuit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency in violation of federal statutes. Former CEO Bill Shihara and Bittrex Global GmbH are also facing charges. Source
CME to Add Daily Expiries on Bitcoin and Ether Futures Options Contracts
Derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations soon to be available on bitcoin and either futures options contracts, the company said in a press release on Monday. Original
Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations – Regulation Bitcoin News
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations in the United States. ‘Lack of Regulatory Clarity’ in the U.S. Adds Uncertainty for Cryptocurrency Exchanges On Sunday, April 16, 2023, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex was informed of a potential lawsuit and enforcement action in the form of a…
Blockchain platform for trading securities OTC moves forward with SEC approval
A Delaware company is seeking registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out over-the-counter (OTC) stock trading on-chain. BlackStar Enterprise Group has been developing the platform since 2018 and spent almost two years in communication with the regulator, answering dozens of questions and comments from examiners. Recently, the company has taken the next step in providing a detailed plan to the SEC Trading and Market division about how its platforms will be operated. BlackStar CEO Joseph Kurczodyna told Cointelegraph that he sought the SEC’s permission…