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SEC under scrutiny after Ripple ruling, Polygon, Cardano, and DigiToads soar

In the crypto market, investors and enthusiasts appear interested in Polygon (MATIC), Cardano ADA), and DigiToads (TOADS). These projects were positively influenced by Ripple’s recent legal victory against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  This ruling seemed to have opened up new growth opportunities. For investors exploring the broader crypto landscape, keeping an eye on potential projects and understanding underlying fundamentals and market trends could be beneficial.  DigiToads: potential for growth DigiToads has taken a new approach to crypto and the project may offer diverse avenues for users to earn…

Ripple ruling and crypto ETFs ‘drove a lot of urgency’ among lawmakers, reportedly says Coinbase CEO

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reportedly said United States lawmakers have a renewed focus on regulatory clarity in the crypto space following talks with key officials. According to a July 24 Axios report, Armstrong met with U.S. lawmakers on July 20 ahead of discussions and votes on pieces of legislation aimed at providing regulatory clarity on digital assets. The Coinbase CEO reportedly said the Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Ripple — in which a court said XRP (XRP) largely did not qualify as a security — “drove a lot of…

Ripple CEO questions SEC’s crypto jurisdiction as Gensler requests more funding

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulation by enforcement approach, questioning the agency’s crypto jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Gary Gensler, the chair of the SEC, has asked Congress for more funding to increase the agency’s oversight of the unregulated cryptocurrency market. Funding, the commission said, is for them to execute their mandate of protecting investors and ensuring markets are fair and efficient. Garlinghouse blasts SEC’s “political power play”  Garlinghouse called out Gensler for what he perceives as inconsistent crypto regulation.  He also said that…

Ripple effect? Stellar (XLM) is catching up to XRP price gains

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Stellar (XLM) is basking in the glow of Ripple’s partial win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), up around 60% since the court ruling on July 13. XRP fuels XLM price rally again XLM price has risen over 60% since July 13, when a federal judge ruled that the XRP sales on public exchanges did not break U.S. securities laws. Still, the token is down about 20% from its local peak of $0.195 and was changing hands for about $0.154 on July 23. XLM/USD daily price chart. Source:…

SEC reviews Ripple ruling, US bill seeks control over DeFi, and…

Top Stories This Week Chair Gensler says SEC reaction to Ripple decision is mixed, still under consideration U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has commented publicly about the recent ruling on the agency’s suit against Ripple, saying the SEC is “still looking at it and assessing that opinion.” Gensler declined to comment further on the case, but said the commission is pleased with the court’s decision stating that XRP was a security when sold to institutional investors, but disappointed with the non-security ruling for retail investors and other…

Ripple applies for crypto license in the United Kingdom

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Payment protocol Ripple has recently applied for a registration as a crypto asset firm with the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a spokesperson for the firm told Cointelegraph. The company is also seeking a payments license in Ireland as part of its massive investment in the region. The registration was submitted after Ripple’s partial win against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission over the classification of its XRP (XRP) token as a security. The decision, viewed as a win by Ripple and the broader crypto community, considered the…

US SEC faults judge, hints at appealing Ripple ruling

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hinted at the possibility of appealing the July 13 ruling in its lawsuit against Ripple Labs. According to the SEC, the ruling goes against existing securities laws and principles, notably the Howey Test, which determines whether an investment contract classification is appropriate. The regulator also confirmed that it was “considering various avenues for further review,” suggesting it would not quickly give up on the case. BREAKING: “SEC Says XRP Ruling Was Wrong, Signals It Will Appeal” Two things: 1. This magnifies how corruptly stubborn of an…

SEC hints at potential appeal to XRP ruling from Ripple Labs lawsuit

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suggested that it may appeal a recent ruling on the Ripple Labs lawsuit, which deemed XRP to not be a security when sold to retail investors. The SEC argues that the ruling goes against “fundamental securities laws principles” such as the Howey Test, which determines what falls under the category of an investment contract or not. Do we really want a judge to ask herself: Does my strict application of the Howey test in this case result in an outcome in 2023 that…

Binance slashes costs, Ripple ready for US banks and crypto VCs return

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The crackdown on crypto firms by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have severely affected Binance’s business. During the past few weeks, the crypto exchange reportedly fired over 1,000 employees and slashed some benefits.  According to Binance, the “current market environment and regulatory climate” have caused a decline in profits, suggesting more cuts may be in the works. A spokesperson told Cointelegraph the firm would consider scaling back on “certain products, business units, staff benefits and policies” in response to business and regulatory concerns. Binance has…

No impact from Ripple ruling? SEC chair cites risks from crypto in budget request

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United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has called for “new tools, expertise, and resources” aimed at addressing misconduct in the crypto space in the regulator’s 2024 budget request. In prepared testimony for a July 19 hearing of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government with the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Gensler said he supported the Biden administration’s request allocating more than $2.4 billion to the SEC for the 2024 fiscal year. The SEC chair cited the “Wild West of the crypto markets” that was “rife…