Ripple CTO Breaks Silence On XRP Ledger Fork Xahau: His Take

In a recent Twitter exchange, David Schwartz, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Ripple, weighed in on the ongoing discussions surrounding the XRP Ledger (XRPL) fork Xahau. The discourse was ignited by Saul, a prominent figure in the XRP community, who drew an analogy between XRPL and Nokia, suggesting that Xahau might play the role […]

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Ripple vs SEC Fight Heats Up As Legal Exec Says The Regulator Can’t File An Appeal Yet

The legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs seems not to be ending anytime soon, as recent developments suggest that the feud could run into next year.  The SEC Has No Right Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has responded to the SEC’s intention to file an appeal […]

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XRP To Skyrocket To $500 Within 7 Months, Predicts Wells Fargo Treasury Manager

In a recent statement, Wells Fargo’s Treasury Management officer Shannon Thorp provided an eye-catching price prediction for XRP. The forward-thinking executive anticipates a potential surge in XRP’s value to anywhere between $100 and $500 in the short term, specifically within the next 4 to 7 months.

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Big Demand as Polygon Chief Legal Officer Unveils Exciting Polygon 2.0 Plans

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CLO Asserts: SEC Appeal May Actually Amplify Ripple’s Victory in XRP Case

Ripple Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has stated that despite the recent federal court ruling that determined XRP as not a security when sold to the general public, Ripple’s battle for regulatory clarity is far from over.

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Ripple CLO Optimistic: American Banks Will Adopt XRP For Cross-Border Payments

In a recent interview with CNBC, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, expressed his optimism about American banks and financial institutions returning to using the XRP token for cross-border transactions.

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Beware of scams exploiting Ripple’s success, CTO David Schwartz warns

Ripple (XRP) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz has warned of fraudulent schemes seeking to exploit the recent success of the crypto payment company to spread phishing links of fake airdrops.

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Former Celsius Chief Executive Officer Alex Mashinsky Allegedly Apprehended

“Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Reportedly Detained Following SEC Lawsuit and Crypto Lender’s Bankruptcy” In a recent turn of events, Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius, has allegedly been arrested on the morning of July 13.

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Polygon (MATIC) Shakes Up Leadership: Potential Game Changer Incoming?

Amid recent legal squabbles with the US SEC, Polygon has announced former Chief Legal Officer Marc Boiron as new CEO. Will it be a game changer for MATIC price? The post Polygon (MATIC) Shakes Up Leadership: Potential Game Changer Incoming? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance Defies FUD With $2B Inflows In 24 Hours Amid Senior Execs Departure Controversy

Binance has managed to defy fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) over the past 24 hours amidst growing regulatory scrutiny and the recent departure of several top executives. This follows a Thursday report by Fortune that the exchange’s General Counsel Han Ng, Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, and Senior Vice President for Compliance Steven Christie had […]

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MicroStrategy’s Chief Revenue Officer Steps Down From Role

MicroStrategy, a renowned American business intelligence firm, has garnered attention for its notable Bitcoin investments. However, the most recent reason the company is in the spotlight once more is not for its BTC investments.

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Another Binance Exec Resigns Amid US Legal Scrutiny

Patrick Hillmann, Binance’s chief strategy officer, confirmed via a tweet that he is leaving the cryptocurrency exchange, parting ways amicably after a two-year tenure. His announcement joins the recent exits...

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BlackRock’s Chief Executive Officer Sees Cryptocurrency as the Modern Equivalent of Gold, with Bitcoin as a Global Asset

BlackRock’s CEO Describes Cryptocurrency as the Modern Equivalent of Precious Metal, Designates Bitcoin (BTC) as a Digitalized Asset In a recent FOX Business interview, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, characterizes cryptocurrencies as “digital gold” while specifically classifying Bitcoin as a digital asset.

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Coinbase officer argues U.S. student loan ruling sets precedent for SEC on crypto regulation

Coinbase Chief legal officer Paul Grewal said on July 4 that the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interpretation of “investment contract” violates the law judging by a recent Supreme Court opinion.

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FTX Accuses Former Top Officer Of Helping Sam Bankman-Fried Steal Customer Funds

According to a recent Bloomberg report, FTX Trading Ltd. , the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, is suing its former top compliance officer, Daniel Friedberg, accusing him of enabling the misuse of billions of dollars of customer funds by company founder and alleged fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.

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XRP Lawsuit Continues To See New Twists and Turns As Alderoty Reveals Ripple’s Benefits In SEC Case

In a recent interview Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, voiced his opinions about the timing of the lawsuit and the company's dedication to defending the case in December 2020, when Ripple Labs was sued by...

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WisdomTree exec says data sharing agreements are a “key part” of Bitcoin ETF applications

Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer at WisdomTree, commented on cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on June 26. Surveillance agreements could make SEC “comfortable” During a CNBC interview, Schwartz said: “One of the things that recent [spot Bitcoin ETF] filings have in common … is that they are trying to have data sharing surveillance agreements […] The post WisdomTree exec says data sharing agreements are a “key part” of Bitcoin ETF applications appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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The Future of Crypto: Bitwise Executive Signals the Start of a New Era

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan proclaimed the advent of a new era in the crypto industry in a recent interview with Bloomberg

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Why The Ripple General Counsel Demands Impartiality From SEC Staff

In a recent post, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, Stuart Alderoty, stated that legally federal employees must act impartially. As such, the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) especially should comply with rigid rules.

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Tether’s Chief Technology Officer Provides Clarity: $1 Billion USDT Minting on Ethereum Intended for Chain Swaps

In a recent development, Tether, the stablecoin issuer, has generated another $1 billion worth of Tether USDT $1. 00 stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain. This action marks their second billion-dollar mint within a span of two months, adding to the total of over $16 billion minted by the company in 2023.

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Coinbase chief legal officer faces congressional committee following SEC charges against the company

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, wasted no time addressing concerns related to his employer's recent charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Soros CIO Remains Bullish on Crypto

Despite recent legal challenges and market volatility in the cryptocurrency sector, Dawn Fitzpatrick, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Soros Fund Management, maintains a bullish stance on the future of cryptocurrency

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Ripple CEO Blasts SEC Chair For Anti-Innovation Stance, XRP Bulls Remain Optimistic

In a scathing critique of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent actions against the cryptocurrency industry, Ripple Chair Executive Officer (CEO) Brad Garlinghouse has accused the SEC Chair Gary Gensler of “hypocrisy” and “desperation”.

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Sensorium Galaxy Confirms First VR Show Featuring Carl Cox

British music powerhouse and techno icon Carl Cox has been announced as the first act to kick off a series of VR concerts in the Sensorium Galaxy metaverse slated for this summer. The revelation was made by Ivan Nikitin, Sensorium’s Chief Metaverse Officer, who lifted the veil on the platform’s upcoming shows during a recent … Continued The post Sensorium Galaxy Confirms First VR Show Featuring Carl Cox appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Coinbase’s legal officer addresses XRP’s delisting

Coinbase's chief legal officer has responded to the recent de-listing of XRP by the Firm. This comes after concerns were expressed over why Algo was retained on the exchange amid the XRP de-listing.

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Coinbase suggests SEC action is motivated by Gary Gensler’s own views

Coinbase executives discussed their company’s ongoing conflict with the U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) in a new video on April 27. Coinbase doesn’t list securities; situation hasn’t changed Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal responded to the SEC’s recent Wells notice, stating: “[The SEC] has reached a preliminary determination that aspects of our company’s core […] The post Coinbase suggests SEC action is motivated by Gary Gensler’s own views appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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First Mover Asia: Is a ‘Sharp Move’ Around the Corner for Bitcoin and Ether?

BTC Edges Up. ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer ties the recent political and regulatory backlash toward the crypto industry to the alleged misdeeds of disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Will the current climate drive digital asset innovation and leadership away from the U.S.?

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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Reacts To SEC’s Wells Notice to Coinbase

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has shifted its target to Coinbase while still in a long-running legal tussle with Ripple. According to the recent report, the exchange received a Wells notice from the SEC, suggesting a looming lawsuit for securities law violation.

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XRP Will Get Relisted On Coinbase Immediately After Ripple’s Victory Over SEC, Exchange’s Chief Legal Officer Hints

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Crypto not responsible for bank problems says Blockchain Association

The Blockchain Association Chief Policy Officer, Jake Chervinsky, said that the rise in adoption of crypto in the U.S. has no impact on the recent high-profile bank collapses.

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First Mover Asia: Solana in the Green After Weekend Deep Freeze

ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey considers why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has overreached in its recent actions against crypto entities, and that the crypto industry must improve its lobbying efforts; bitcoin's price rises.

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Winklevoss twins’ Gemini loses COO amid recent issues

According to the latest news reports, Noah Perlman, Chief Operating Officer at Gemini exchange, a firm established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has resigned from the startup, as its troubles continue.

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Long-term investors to boost crypto holdings despite bear market, says deVerge Group CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of deVerge Group believes that long-term investors are crucial to the performance of the crypto market in the long run. The CEO of deVerge Group, Nigel Green, discussed the importance of long-term investors in the cryptocurrency market in a recent interview.

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Crypto Lender Celsius Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer Leon Resigns: Report

Crypto lender Celsius's co-founder and CSO S. Daniel Leon resigned Tuesday, becoming the second company executive to depart in recent weeks.

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LTCM and Other History Lessons for Crypto

From Long-Term Capital Management to the 2008 financial crisis, crypto's recent woes have echoes in the past, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Bored Ape Recent Hacks Highlight Community Naivety Narrative, Says Crypto Pundit

Yesterday’s Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection hack looks like mere tech criminality on the outset but may as well be politically motivated. This is according to Cooper Kunz – the Chief Technological Officer at social marketplace firm Calaxy – who has opined that the hacking incidence may have other sinister motives beyond financial because […]

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Tether CTO discusses threats to USDT; from rising competition to CBDCs

In a recent interview with Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technology Officer of Tether and Bitfinex, Paolo revealed amongst other plans, that the company is confident that it will maintain its position as tThe post Tether CTO discusses threats to USDT; from rising competition to CBDCs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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AMC Theatres To Accept 2 Meme Coins In The Coming Weeks

Customers at AMC Theatres will be able to pay using memecoins Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) starting next month through crypto payments service BitPay. On Twitter, AMC Chief Executive Officer Adam Aron pushed Bitpay, the blockchain payments platform employed by AMC Theatres, to promote Shiba Inu, which has gained international attention in recent weeks. […]

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Gemini Seeks Open Minds and Open Dialogue With Financial Regulators

Andy Meehan, chief compliance officer for Gemini, has called upon regulators to maintain open minds and open dialogue as most exchanges try to ‘do the right thing’. Meehan made the appeal in a recent interview with Blomberg TV, being careful to couch his language in as sympathetic a fashion as possible.

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Robinhood exec says proposal for a single digital asset regulator is stupid

Robinhood’s chief legal officer is not enamored with a recent Coinbase proposal for a separate regulatory body for the crypto space.

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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao discusses future of crypto, global adoption, regulations

Changpeng Zhao, Binance chief executive officer, discussed regulations and crypto ETF in a recent interview with Bloomberg. According to him, "Most institutions or organizations should be looking at The post Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao discusses future of crypto, global adoption, regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Can China's crypto crackdown benefit the 'entire DeFi ecosystem'

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dawn Fitzpatrick, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Soros Fund Management commented that Bitcoin was now "mainstream." She stated, "I'm not sure Bitcoin is onlThe post Can China's crypto crackdown benefit the 'entire DeFi ecosystem' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin in uptrend but BTC may never beat gold's $10T market cap — ex-NYSE head

Thomas Farley, former chief operating officer of the New York Stock Exchange, is "sanguine" about recent price action.

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Here is what JPMorgan’s Chief thinks about Bitcoin (BTC)

The debate about the viability of cryptocurrencies is still ongoing. In his recent speech at a congressional hearing, Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Jamie Dimon advised investors to be wary of Bitcoin (BTC/USD).

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Coinbase hires ex-Goldman exec to lead regulatory issues

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN), operator of a cryptocurrency exchange platform, in a blog post earlier today announced that Faryar Shirzad will join the company as the Chief Policy Officer. In his most recent role, Shirzad served as the Global Co-Head of the Office of Government Affairs at Goldman Sachs.

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XRP lawsuit: Ripple CTO addresses worst-case scenario for coin and investors

David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer of Ripple and one of the original architects of the XRP ledger, stated what the company hopes to accomplish amid their SEC lawsuit. In a recent interview, SThe post XRP lawsuit: Ripple CTO addresses worst-case scenario for coin and investors appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Multi-Billion Dollar Cache: Microstrategy Purchases $15M Worth of Bitcoin, Firm’s Stash Jumps to 91,579 BTC

The publicly listed firm Microstrategy purchased more bitcoin according to a tweet from the company’s chief executive officer Michael Saylor and a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.

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'Meaningful' Bitcoin position is a requisite for this!

Co-Chief Investment Officer, and Senior Portfolio Manager SkyBridge Capital, Troy Gayeski believed that holding a “meaningful Bitcoin position” may be key to a "good to great" year. In a recent inThe post 'Meaningful' Bitcoin position is a requisite for this! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC Filings Indicate That BlackRock is Looking to Buy Bitcoin

This move indicates that BlackRock could finally be making its debut in the cryptocurrency space. Following a recent interview, BlackRock Inc. Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder had commented on Bitcoin being more functional than gold.

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