Solana overtakes XRP to become fifth-largest digital asset

Solana overtook XRP to become the fifth-largest cryptocurrency on the crypto market on Dec. 20, based on current data. As of 11:30 p.m. UTC, Solana (SOL) reported a market cap of $34.8 billion. XRP, a coin associated with Ripple, reported a market cap of $33.3 billion. Solana’s high market standing appears to be due to …

Sam Bankman-Fried’s request to postpone sentencing until May 2024 denied

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied an adjourned sentencing hearing, according to a court filing dated Dec. 20. Bankman-Fried’s legal team requested the sentencing hearing to be adjourned for four to six additional weeks, which would postpone sentencing into May 2024. Bankman-Fried’s sentencing date is currently set for March 28, 2024. Lawyers stated …

EU intensifies clampdown on Russian crypto executives with new sanctions

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SEC takes new meetings with BlackRock, Grayscale as high-level Bitcoin ETF talks continue

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its review process of Bitcoin ETF applications, holding two additional meetings with applicants Grayscale and BlackRock on Dec. 19, 2023. The meeting with Grayscale revolved around a proposed rule change, which, if approved, would permit NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of Grayscale’s forthcoming spot Bitcoin ETF. …

Industry participants say UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox is a step in the right direction

The UK Treasury’s recent consultation on the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) has concluded, revealing a significant interest and engagement from the financial industry, according to a report published on Dec. 20. The consultation, part of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 initiative, was open from July 10 to Aug. 22 and aimed to explore …

China sets sights on web3 innovation with national framework for NFTs and dApps

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Bitcoin challenges gold’s supremacy as safe haven asset

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin (BTC) Could Become Legitimate Treasury Reserve Asset for America’s Biggest Companies

MicroStrategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor says that Bitcoin (BTC) could soon become a “legitimate” treasury reserve asset for top US companies. In a CNBC interview, Saylor says that new Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules for how publicly traded companies should report crypto holdings could speed up Bitcoin adoption. The FASB is a US …

Brian Armstrong Says Coinbase Stands To Benefit From Large Incoming Pools of Capital to Crypto via Bitcoin ETF

The chief executive of Coinbase says that the crypto exchange will receive a boost from new capital coming into the space via Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds. In a new interview on CNBC Television, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that expected BTC ETFs will soon inundate the crypto industry with institutional capital and new users, complementing …

Bitwise Releases Commercial for Crypto Index Fund Manager’s Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF

Bitwise has released a commercial for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in apparent anticipation of the product’s regulatory approval. Bitwise, the world’s largest crypto index fund manager, is one of a slew of firms that have filed for a spot BTC ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new Bitwise …

Ledger Addresses Security Vulnerability Incident, Says Victims Will Be Made Whole After $600,000 in Losses

Hardware wallet firm Ledger is responding to a recent security vulnerability in its products that was exposed earlier this month. On December 14th, Ledger announced that one of its employees fell victim to a phishing attack that allowed a bad actor to publish a malicious version of the Ledger Connect Kit, affecting users who connected …

The Features of Blockchain Technology and Its Importance for Modern Companies

Today, many customers use cryptocurrencies to pay for purchases, make transactions, gamble, and enjoy other entertainment. BTC, LTC, and other digital currencies were made possible thanks to blockchain technology. However, this technology applies to more than just the financial sector. Using blockchain, you can optimize various business processes, from confirming the authenticity of goods to …

Courts Approve $2,700,000,000 Binance Settlement With CFTC – CZ Will Personally Pay $150,000,000

A federal court has consented to a settlement between the US derivatives markets regulator and Binance. According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal court has found Binance and its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao guilty of violating the derivatives markets regulator’s rules as well as laws governing the trading of commodity …

Top Lending Protocol Expands to Sui for First Launch Outside of Solana

December 20, 2023 – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Solend’s expansion is set to compound Sui’s remarkable DeFi momentum, which has seen TVL (total value locked) grow by over 500% since September 2023. Solend, the top lending and borrowing protocol on Solana, today announced its impending launch on the Sui blockchain, which was created by a …

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