Weekly Roundup
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Confessions and Resignations with CZ
CZ has joined the SBF party with his own illegal money laundering activities.
Binance Founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of money laundering and will step down from his position at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. This decision is part of a comprehensive settlement reached with U.S. law enforcement and financial regulators.
In a significant move, CZ, or Changpeng Zhao, the big boss at Binance, has opted for a bit of humiliation. As part of a rather hefty settlement with U.S. law enforcement and financial authorities, CZ will be parting ways with $50 million. Meanwhile, Binance, not to be outdone, will be footing a substantial bill of $4.3 billion. The key takeaway here is that Binance will remain in operation and replace CZ with another CEO who is more than capable of stepping in and filling out the big shoes.
The Department of Justice, Treasury Department, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission made their joint announcement surrounding CZ and Binance following hot on the heels of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s recent legal tussle resulting in convictions on seven criminal charges, including fraud and money laundering and a brisk 115 years imprisonment.
“Binance climbed the ladder to become the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in part due to some missteps. Now, they’re settling with one of the most substantial corporate fines in U.S. history.” The Department of Justice remains resolute in its stance against cryptocurrency entities.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-11-21/binance-exchange-ceo-cz-to-resign-wsj-video
Argentina’s Bitcoin Revolution: Maverick Economist Javier Milei Assumes Presidency with a Pro-Bitcoin Vision
Bitcoin Dances Past $37,000 as Argentina Elects Pro-Bitcoin President Javier Milei.
Argentina is buzzing with excitement as the far-right libertarian outsider, Javier Milei, secures a resounding victory in the presidential election. As a result, Bitcoin experienced a notable 2% surge, effortlessly surpassing the $37,200 threshold.
The maverick politician, with his unconventional flair, hails Bitcoin as “the return of money to its original creator—the private sector.”
All eyes are now locked on the crypto stage, wondering what tricks Milei might have up his sleeves. With his bold stances on monetary policy and Argentina’s Peso struggling with the theatrics of hyperinflation and devaluation, it’s like waiting for the next season of ‘Keeping Up With The Crypto-dashians”.
Grayscale Research even suggests Milei’s presidency could be the plot twist Argentina needs, potentially solving its long-standing issues of inflation and financial instability with a dash of crypto magic. Grayscale shed light on Argentina’s financial woes, complete with hyperinflation hitting consumer prices at a whopping 143%.
So, will Bitcoin be the hero Argentina didn’t know it needed?
Roundtable of Titans: BlackRock and Grayscale Confer with SEC on Crypto Futures
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BlackRock & Grayscale held discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund ETF.
Twitter was abuzz with posts about a rendezvous between Wall Street’s finest regulators and the heavyweight champion of fund management, BlackRock.
Rumour has it that the discussion delved deep into the inner workings of the proposed investment vehicle—weighing the pros and cons of an “in-kind redemption model” versus the straightforward “in-cash” approach. It’s like deciding between getting paid in stock certificates or cold hard cash, but on Wall Street!
Injecting a burst of energy into the ongoing chatter about the elusive spot Bitcoin ETF, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce recently also joined the lively discussion. In a recent interview, she humorously quipped that the SEC shouldn’t play the role of a traffic cop, directing the ETF’s approval.
“I think I’ve been very transparent that I’ve thought for many years now, that there is no reason for us to stand in the way of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded product”, Peirce said, referencing the SEC, during a Bloomberg interview Tuesday.
In the dynamic intersection of finance and crypto, the discussions between BlackRock, Grayscale, and the SEC regarding a spot Bitcoin ETF showcase not only the evolving landscape of digital assets but also the SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce in emphasising the need for a smooth regulatory journey.
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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ November 24, 2023 2:42 am