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Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC's Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve 'Way Better'

September 3, 2024
Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the SEC did not explicitly deem these transactions illegal, it retained the right to contest them, leading to frustration within the crypto community. This uncertainty has…
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Court Approves BTC Loan for Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Firm

September 2, 2024
Rhodium Encore LLC, a bankrupt bitcoin mining company, has received court approval for a unique debtor-in-possession financing plan that allows borrowing in either U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a blockchain firm led by Mike Novogratz, has offered to…
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Coinbase Reports Its First AI-to-AI Crypto Transaction

September 2, 2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the platform’s first AI-to-AI crypto transaction, highlighting a new application of digital currency by artificial intelligence agents. Armstrong believes this advancement will enhance AI’s capacity to independently obtain resources and engage with humans and other AI systems. He encourages developers to add crypto wallets to support the growth of…
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Trump Set to Share Bold Vision: Turning the US Into the ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’

August 30, 2024
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump posted a video on X, where he announced his intention to chart a course for making the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” As the video concludes, the logo of World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project founded by Trump’s sons, prominently appears. Trump Claims to Have a Vision to Make the U.S. The Ultimate Crypto…
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Ethereum Foundation Defends $96.9M Transfer Amidst Criticism

August 29, 2024
On Aug. 23, 2024, the Ethereum Foundation made a significant transaction by transferring 35,000 ETH, valued at approximately $96.9 million based on current ether rates. The transaction sparked some criticism from the crypto community, with a few voices raising concerns about the foundation’s transparency. However, the foundation’s executive director quickly clarified that the transfer was…
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