Ethereum Watch

Advertisements SEC Chair Gary Gensler said that Ethereum’s switch to Proof-of-Stake could trigger securities laws. Gensler believes that the staking model could make Ethereum pass a key part of the Howey test. Gensler is keen on regulating many crypto tokens under securities laws. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said that […]

Advertisements Key takeaways: Uniswap labs have welcomed the former President of the New York Stock Exchange, Stacey Cunningham, as an advisor. Ms. Cunningham served as the NYSE’s first female President between 2018 and 2022. Her appointment as advisor comes at a time when DeFi protocols are under increased scrutiny from regulators. Uniswap is also reportedly […]

Key Takeaways A new SEC proposal looking to expand the definition of a securities exchange could threaten DeFi. The proposal aims to broaden the definition of an exchange to any system allowing buyers and sellers to communicate their securities trading interest. If enacted, the proposal would likely make it impossible for decentralized exchanges to comply […]

‘Buy the dips and sell the rally,’ would be any seasoned trader’s piece of advice for timing the market. But, this timing can seldom be accurate in real-time. Advertisements But, interestingly, a recent observation by trader Edward Morra seems to suggest that Ethereum’s all-time highs are matching with the sell-offs by Ethereum Foundation. $ETHFriendly reminder […]

The cryptocurrency industry’s unparalleled boom last year had brought with it the attention of regulators worldwide, all of whom have shown varied levels of acceptance towards the emerging asset class. The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission’s Chief for instance has repeatedly expressed his skepticism about the lack of investor protection and information offered by blockchain […]

Share this article Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recognized that DeFi is “a rapidly growing corner of the crypto world with significant money.” She added that the SEC needs to provide “legal clarity and the freedom to experiment.” Advertisements Bitcoin, GameStop, and Now DeFi Peirce spoke at an […]

Key Takeaways Gambling on XRP in the midst of the Ripple lawsuit could be the ultimate contrarian bet. Top tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum soared to new highs amidst “institutional FOMO.” Try these ten DeFi protocols rumored to be launching an airdrop very soon. Share this article The first edition of Crypto Briefing’s wNews column will […]

“Ethereum is only now starting to shrug off its ‘PTSDAO,’” tweeted Ameen Soleimani, the SpankChain CEO and creator of a now-$1.2 million decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) called the MolochDAO. Advertisements After an infamous hack drained “The DAO” of roughly $60 million in 2016, developers have been hesitant to kickstart new projects in its likeness. That […]

After U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton backed a colleague’s analysis that tokens like ethereum may not be securities this week, panelists at the TOKEN2049 event are raising questions over one criteria suggested by the regulators. Advertisements Asked whether and how regulators have the power to define a threshold that William Hinman, SEC […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to clarify when and how cryptocurrencies may be classified as securities, its director of Corporation Finance said Monday. Advertisements Speaking at the D.C. Fintech Week conference, SEC director William Hinman said the regulatory agency intends to release “plain English” guidance for developers to refer to when planning […]