Investment bank TD Cowen predicts the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Jan. 10 deadline as a “political necessity.” The bank’s analyst believes that the SEC needs to “cement its role as a crypto regulator before Congress consider broader crypto legislation.” ‘This Is a Political […]
Securities Regulators’ Association Calls for the Identification of Individuals Who Exercise Control Over Defi Platforms
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has urged regulators seeking to understand decentralized finance (defi) arrangements to identify individuals who “exercise control or sufficient influence at the enterprise level.” The identification of such individuals potentially enables regulators to pinpoint “existing or potential regulatory touchpoints.” Understanding the Defi Arrangement at the ‘Economic Reality’ Level The […]
Hacker Demands Full Control Over Kyber in Wake of $47M Breach, Offers Executives Buyout and Staff Severance
A cybercriminal, who has been actively communicating with Kyberswap, issued a new onchain directive, this time insisting on “complete executive control over Kyber (the company).” This captivating onchain communication to the Kyberswap crew comes after the hacker’s initial request for the team to engage in more amiable and cooperative discussions. Kyberswap Attacker Claims ‘Kyber Director’ […]
Robert Kennedy Jr. Promises to End White House War on Bitcoin — Says We Need ‘Freedom Currency’ That Government Can’t Control
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has promised to end the White House’s war on bitcoin if he is elected President of the United States. “I’m going to make sure that bitcoin is protected, that people can keep their own wallets, that the current White House war on bitcoin will be over, […]
A Comprehensive Look at the New Paypal Stablecoin, Its Control Dynamics, and ‘Freeze’ Option Trending on Social Media
At the time of writing, the official Paypal stablecoin PYUSD smart contract has been unveiled, and as it stands, the maximum aggregate supply amounts to 26,905,005.66 PYUSD. In spite of the existence of more than 26 million Paypal stablecoins, the contract continues to retain a substantial 92.91% of this supply. Concurrently, the Paxos Treasury wields […]