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SEC Clampdown Has Crypto Space Abuzz, Pantera Capital Says We’re in Bull Market, and Much More — Week in Review
19.2.2023
There’s been no shortage of news in past weeks when it comes to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) taking action against crypto exchanges and companies. From Kraken, to Paxos, to Terraform Labs, it seems enforcement is in the air when it comes to chair Gary...
Custodia Bank CEO slams Washington’s ‘misguided crackdown’ on crypto
18.2.2023
Caitlin Long revealed that she had warned government agencies of major “fraud” in the crypto space months before several firms went bankrupt
SEC’s staking crackdown has uncertain consequences for DeFi: Finance Redefined
17.2.2023
The DeFi market’s total value locked surpassed $50 billion for the first time in six months thanks to the bullish burst in the crypto market over the past week
SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?
17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be focused on custodial staking programs today, but does it also have proof-of-stake blockchain networks in its sights?
Total Value Locked in Defi Surpasses $50 Billion Mark for First Time Since FTX Collapse
16.2.2023
Crypto prices have surged in value over the past few days, and the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has surpassed the $50 billion mark for the first time since the collapse of FTX. As of Feb. 16, 2023, the TVL in defi is $51.1 billion, with the liquid staking protocol Lido...
Only 31% of Staked Ether May be Profitable: Binance Research
16.2.2023
Around 2 million ETH was staked when prices were in the range of $400-$600. These stakes are are some of the strongest Ethereum believers, according to Binance Research
Crypto CEOs Need to Accept That Existing Regulations Also Apply to Them
15.2.2023
Coinbase’s CEO thinks the rules that apply to other financial services don’t apply to his multi-billion-dollar financial services company. His ignorance – either intentional or literal – is concerning
Lido DAO’s Governance Token LDO Jumps on Treasury Proposal
15.2.2023
The largest Ethereum staking service provider’s DAO has issued a vote over what it should do with its $30 million worth of ether
Ether Staking Service Lido Granted 1M Optimism Tokens to Incentivize Wrapped Staked Ether Adoption
15.2.2023
Lido and Optimism aim to increase the availability of wrapped staked ether (wstETH) with OP tokens through the new liquidity mining and user incentives program
South Korea to examine crypto staking services following the Kraken case
15.2.2023
No details on the timeline and methods of the examination were provided, but reportedly it would be conducted moderately as no wrongdoings have been registered in the country
Ethereum supply plunges 37% on crypto exchange post the Merge upgrade
15.2.2023
The decline in exchange supply, especially just weeks before the Shanghai upgrade, is being seen as a bullish sign
Sell or stake: Ethereum staking giant Lido mulls choices for its $30M ETH
15.2.2023
While LidoDAO’s current inflows of about 1000 stETH are sufficient to cover operating costs for the time being, it’s worried that may not last
Former SEC Chief Counsel Says Agency Needs to Make Clear Its Crypto Compliance Rules
14.2.2023
TuongVy Le, a partner and head of regulatory & policy at investment firm Bain Capital, says the agency is refraining from passing a rules-based framework and has to make it clear what digital assets it would deem compliant under its jurisdiction
Expect the SEC to use its Kraken playbook against staking protocols
14.2.2023
Some observers have suggested the SEC’s action against Kraken will push users toward DeFi protocols. The reality is that the SEC is coming for those as well
Why the SEC wants to ban crypto staking and stablecoins under scrutiny — Watch The Market Report live
14.2.2023
On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the details of the SEC’s ban on crypto staking and whether stablecoins are securities
How the SEC Could Reshape Ethereum’s Staking Landscape for the Better
14.2.2023
By shutting down Kraken’s staking service, the SEC could shift power over Ethereum toward solo stakers and decentralized alternatives
Regulation comes for crypto staking: Law Decoded, Feb. 6–13
13.2.2023
Even the SEC Commissioner has publicly rebuked her agency over the shutdown of Kraken’s crypto staking program
ApeCoin leads in NFT and Metaverse market share, but are APE’s hefty staking rewards sustainable?
13.2.2023
The ApeCoin ecosystem is progressing with games and brand-building, but the 100% APY reward for APE staking could eventually do more damage than good
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Ready to Defend Staking in Court if Necessary
13.2.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said the exchange's crypto staking services are not securities, adding that he is willing to defend this in court.
“Coinbase's staking services are not securities. We will happily defend this in court if needed,” Armstrong said in a Twitter post on Sunday....
Coinbase Argues Its Staking Services Are Not Securities, Criticizes SEC Regulatory Approach
13.2.2023
Coinbase, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., has stated that the staking services offered on its platform do not constitute securities. The statements, made in the wake of the $30 million settlement that Kraken, another U.S.-based crypto exchange, completed with the U.S....