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US SEC says earlier district court ruling got it wrong in latest appeal filing in ongoing case against Ripple

The SEC disputes a court ruling on XRP sales, asserting they violate securities laws and appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for clarity on investor protections.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 02:15 AM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

HashKey predicts bitcoin to break through $300,000 in 2025

HashKey Group has set out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, including bitcoin and ether to surpass the $300,000 and $8,000 levels, respectively. The establishment of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, the stablecoin market cap to exceed $300 billion and new crypto ETF approvals are also among the most anticipated expectations.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 12:50 PM

SEC delays decision on Bitwise's proposed crypto index fund conversion to an ETF

The SEC has delayed its decision on converting Bitwise's crypto index fund into an ETF, while Osprey Funds plans to convert OBTC into an ETF after terminating an asset agreement.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 10:51 AM

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US court orders SEC to explain why it denied Coinbase's request for crypto-specific rules

The U.S. Court of Appeals mandated the SEC to explain its denial of Coinbase's rulemaking petition, deeming the decision arbitrary. The SEC must clarify its reasoning without being compelled to draft specific rules.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 21:02 PM

Judge sets Terraform founder Do Kwon’s trial for January 2026 in ‘unprecedented’ move, urges plea negotiations

The criminal trial of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been tentatively scheduled for late January of next year. Kwon, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 130 years in prison if convicted of the nine charges related to the collapse of his failed TerraUST stablecoin.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 22:30 PM

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NY judge grants Coinbase's move for an interlocutory appeal, putting SEC's case on pause

A New York judge granted Coinbase an interlocutory appeal, pausing the SEC's lawsuit, as conflicts on the Howey Test's application to crypto-assets necessitate review by the Second Circuit.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 21:34 PM

The Daily: Bernstein sets out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, MicroStrategy buys another $101 million worth of bitcoin and more

Bernstein analysts predict strong crypto growth in 2025, MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchase, Ripple hires shift to U.S., GSR receives FCA approval, and Vitalik Buterin liquidates memecoins for charity.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 19:06 PM

Bernstein makes 10 predictions for 2025 as crypto enters its 'Infinity Age'

Bernstein analysts predict significant growth in crypto, with Bitcoin reaching $200K and stablecoins surpassing $500B by 2025, driven by regulatory clarity, corporate adoption, and AI integration.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 11:19 AM

New Congress, new crack at crypto legislation: what's up next on the Hill in 2025

U.S. lawmakers may advance cryptocurrency legislation in 2023, with a focus on stablecoin regulation and the FIT21 bill, amid a pro-crypto Congress and shifting political dynamics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

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