The Protocol: Sony Launches Blockchain to Controversy
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Why High Net-Worth Investors Are Super Bullish on Bitcoin Right Now
The difference in outlook between traders and high net-worth individuals has never been greater, according to David Siemer, CEO of Wave Digital Assets.
How Trump Can Help Crypto on Day One
A simple executive order issued on Jan. 20 would pave the way for the crypto sector’s resurgence in the U.S.
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California Judge Puts the Kibosh on Kraken’s Interlocutory Appeal Attempt
Kraken asked the judge to allow an appeals court to review his earlier ruling that the SEC had adequately alleged that the cryptocurrencies sold on Kraken’s platform could be securities.
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First UK Pension Fund Invests in Bitcoin
Moving bitcoin into pension schemes is “a bold step that reflects the forward-thinking nature of the trustees involved,” pension specialist Cartwright told Corporate Advisor magazine.
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Chainlink Unveils ‘Chainlink Runtime Environment,’ Aiming for Better Blockchain Workflows
Chainlink hopes the new programming environment, under the acronym “CRE,” will be as important for Web3 as Cobol and JavaScript languages, which were important for automating finance and bringing it to the internet.
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Crypto VC Market ‘Tepid’ as Q3 Investments Declined 20%, Says Galaxy Digital
Scared away by the various crypto collapses in 2022, institutional allocators have yet to make a comeback.
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SEC Sues Crypto Market Maker Cumberland DRW
The regulator alleged the company “bought and sold” crypto assets that were sold as securities, but did not register as a securities dealer.
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Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees Stole its Mining Business at Tether’s Direction in New Suit
Swan is looking for financial compensation and yasal protections against its former employees, according to a lawsuit.
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SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing
The U.S. securities regulator took a beating in a congressional hearing that was weighted against it, with a witness list of critics calling out the SEC for its fight against crypto firms.