Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its intention to amend its complaint against Binance concerning the security status of certain crypto tokens. He highlighted the contradiction between SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s statements and the agency’s actions, emphasizing the need for clear, consistent […]
Kraken Calls Security Research Firm’s Demands ‘Criminal’; Certik Slams Threats Against Its Employees
Kraken has accused an unnamed security research firm of stealing $ 3 million from its treasury and attempting to extort more money. Nick Percoco said so-called white hat hackers failed to fully disclose the bug transaction details and have not made arrangements to return the stolen funds. White Hat Hackers Refuse to Abide by …
Consensys Hails Spot Ether ETF Approval, Slams SEC’s ‘Deliberate Regulatory Abuse’
Consensys has lauded the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of 19b-4 filings for spot ether exchange-traded funds as “a step in the right direction.” However, the software firm expressed its disapproval of what it calls the securities regulator’s “deliberate regulatory abuse” in its handling of ethereum. The SEC’s Inconsistent Approach to Digital Assets The […]
Stan Druckenmiller Slams Bidenomics — Advocates for Less Government to Boost Innovation
Renowned investor Stanley Druckenmiller has criticized Bidenomics, stating that he would give it an F if he was a professor. “Treasury is still acting like we’re in a depression,” he said, adding that “they’ve spent and spent and spent.” Moreover, Druckenmiller stressed: “Now, you’ve got blockchain, you’ve got AI, you’ve got the whole thing. All […]
Wyoming Senator Slams DOJ’s Take on Non-Custodial Crypto Software, Vows to Protect User Rights
Wyoming’s Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has responded to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest argument regarding non-custodial software. Lummis’s remarks follow the DOJ’s reply brief on the indictment against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss. Senator Lummis Questions DOJ’s Non-Custodial Wallet Stance, Cites Legal Misinterpretations Senator Cynthia Lummis, a staunch advocate of cryptocurrency, […]