The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement on the status of Proof-of-Work cryptocurrency mining activities. According to the guidance, these mining activities will not come under existing securities rules, sending waves of excitement across the…
Kraken to Acquire US Futures Trading Platform Ninjatrader for $1.5 Billion
Kraken has announced an agreement to acquire Ninjatrader, the U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition accelerates its multi-asset-class ambitions, which include plans for equities trading and payments. Founded in…
DTCC to promote ERC3643 token standard
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) — the US’s primary clearinghouse for securities transactions — has committed to promoting Ethereum’s ERC-3643 standard for permissioned securities tokens, according to a March 20 announcement. DTCC is joining the ERC3643 Association, a…
BREAKING: Elon Musk Gets What He Wanted – Controversial US Agency Plans to Use Blockchain
USAID, the government agency targeted by Elon Musk in the US, is considering using blockchain for fund distribution, according to the latest information. Continue Reading: BREAKING: Elon Musk Gets What He Wanted – Controversial US Agency Plans to Use…
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Trump praises crypto ‘pioneers’, reaffirms need for supportive laws
At DAS, the US president noted he’s called upon Congress to enact “simple, common-sense rules” for stablecoins and market structure
SEC drops $1.4B Ripple lawsuit – Did Trump play a role?
The SEC’s decision to drop its case against Ripple Labs has sparked debate over possible Trump-era political influence.
Pump.fun Launches PumpSwap Decentralized Exchange
The memecoin launching platform wants to move into DeFi and provide a venue for trading tokens that graduate.
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Raided Over Ex-CEO’s Use of Funds
Authorities raided Bithumb’s Seoul headquarters on Wednesday in connection with the investigation, per local reports.