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Leo Venus Star Point Early Manifestation
Leo Venus Star Point Early Manifestation ... SEC vs. CoinBase Lawsuit ...
Days after Venus entered Leo (and re-triggering the T-Square set by Mars in Leo, Pluto in Aquarius and Jupiter in Taurus-North Node conjunction) in the anticipation of the formation of the Leo Venus Star Point when she conjuncts with the Sun on 13 August 2023 as she retrogrades and comes close to Earth, we already have some indicators of what will unfold in the coming months. Since the imminent…
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Senza regolamentazione nessun ETF sulle criptovalute
Bitcoin, perché tra la Sec e le società del settore cripto si trascina una guerra senza fine. La volontà della Commissione di regolamentare il Far West delle cripto potrebbe subire un duro colpo se dovesse perdere le cause intentate contro le piattaforme di trading Coinbase, Binance o Kraken. Nel 2024 la Sec entrerà nel settimo anno della sua campagna di regolamentazione delle criptovalute attraverso l'imposizione delle norme, senza che se ne intraveda la fine. L'autorità di regolamentazione sta conducendo diverse importanti battaglie giudiziarie che potrebbero determinare se le regole scritte per Wall Street si applicano agli asset digitali. Ma è improbabile che nel 2024 emerga un vincitore e non c'è nemmeno la certezza su chi regolerà le criptovalute. «Quando si regolamenta attraverso l’imposizione delle norme, questo è il tempo che ci vuole», ha detto Jan Folena, partner di Stradley Ronon che in passato ha affrontato casi importanti per la Sec. «Non ci sono scorciatoie. Non si può andare in tribunale e dire che abbiamo bisogno di una risposta veloce perché nessun altro sta facendo nulla». Il caso Coinbase Nel caso più seguito, Coinbase, la più grande borsa di criptovalute degli Stati Uniti, chiederà a gennaio a un giudice federale di respingere la causa della Sec che sostiene che la società viola le leggi fondamentali sulla protezione degli investitori. I tribunali di solito non respingono le richieste della Sec in una fase iniziale, quindi è probabile che il contenzioso si protragga fino al 2025. La Sec ha avvertito per la prima volta che avrebbe potuto controllare molte operazioni di criptovaluta nel 2017, quando ha pubblicato un rapporto che delineava la sua autorità legale sotto l'allora presidente Jay Clayton. Sotto Clayton la Sec ha perseguito le società che vendevano monete digitali a scopo di raccolta fondi. Da allora, diverse agenzie federali hanno svolto un ruolo di controllo sul trading di criptovalute. Ma è la Sec ad aver rivendicato il diritto più ampio su questo mercato da 1.700 miliardi di dollari. Il presidente Gary Gensler, che è succeduto a Clayton nel 2021, afferma che quasi tutti i prodotti crittografici sono titoli, che la sua agenzia regolamenta. Gensler: puntare ai pesci grandi Poco dopo aver assunto l'incarico, Gensler ha definito una nuova strategia nella lotta dell'agenzia contro le criptovalute. Invece di indagare centinaia di piccole startup che creano monete digitali, l'agenzia avrebbe indagato e fatto pressione sulla manciata di grandi borse che vendono cripto al pubblico. È così che la Sec ha intentato una causa contro Coinbase e altre due piattaforme: Binance, la più grande piattaforma di trading di criptovalute al mondo, e Kraken, il secondo exchange più grande con sede negli Stati Uniti. Il caso Ftx e la condanna a Sam Bankman-Fried Il fallimento di Ftx, uno dei principali rivali di Binance, nel 2022 ha confermato alcuni degli avvertimenti di Gensler sul «Far West» delle criptovalute e ha sottolineato quanto poco gli utenti di criptovalute sapessero del funzionamento interno degli scambi di criptovalute. Il fondatore di Ftx, Sam Bankman-Fried, è stato condannato lo scorso novembre per aver rubato miliardi di dollari ai clienti della borsa di criptovalute condannata. Le società di criptovalute considerano Ftx un caso anomalo e affermano che gli asset digitali sono significativamente diversi dalle azioni. Le criptovalute possono fluttuare di valore ma non comportano diritti come i dividendi o il voto per eleggere un consiglio di amministrazione. Il team che crea una criptovaluta non promette di condividere «i profitti, le entrate o i beni dell'attività dell'emittente», secondo i documenti legali di Coinbase. Ciò significa che la maggior parte delle criptovalute è una commodity piuttosto che un titolo, secondo Coinbase, che sostiene che il caso della Sec deve essere archiviato. Etf sulle crypto? Forse nel 2024 Coinbase e altre società di criptovalute hanno speso milioni per fare pressione sul Congresso affinché crei un quadro normativo alternativo per gli asset digitali. Alcuni Repubblicani della Camera sono ansiosi di concederglielo. Ma al Senato, dove i Democratici più importanti sono scettici e talvolta ignorano il valore delle criptovalute, i legislatori progressisti sostengono l'approccio di Gensler. La Sec deve affrontare altre battaglie legali con le criptovalute che potrebbero essere risolte nel 2024, tra cui la richiesta di lanciare fondi negoziati in borsa (Etf) che detengono bitcoin. Sotto la guida di Gensler e Clayton, l'agenzia ha sbarrato la strada agli Etf sul bitcoin, temendo che i prezzi delle criptovalute potessero essere manipolati. Lo scorso agosto, una corte d'appello ha criticato la Sec per il suo ragionamento, aumentando le aspettative sull’approvazione di alcuni di essi all'inizio del 2024. La Sec sostiene che le criptovalute possono essere titoli anche se non promettono contrattualmente una quota di profitti o gli sforzi continui del management per aumentare il loro valore. Secondo la Sec, diverse recenti decisioni dei tribunali hanno confermato questa visione della legge, tra cui una causa in corso in cui l'agenzia ha accusato l'imprenditore di criptovalute Do Kwon di aver frodato gli investitori e di avere manipolato le criptovalute che, secondo i regolatori, sono titoli. Sec contro tutti La Sec ha un «record piuttosto ineccepibile» nell'applicazione della legge sulle criptovalute, ha dichiarato Hilary Allen, professore dell'American University College of Law. La Sec ha dichiarato che potrebbe appellarsi all'unico caso importante in cui un giudice si è pronunciato contro alcune delle sue richieste. Da quando Gensler ha assunto l'incarico di presidente, la Sec ha intentato circa 55 azioni legali sulle criptovalute, secondo i dati di Cornerstone Research. Ma sono le cause contro Coinbase, Binance e Kraken quelle che contano. «Se la Sec perderà queste cause, non avrà più il vento in poppa come lo ha attualmente», ha detto Allen. Queste aziende hanno abbastanza soldi per assumere talenti legali di prim'ordine e fare ricorso in caso di sconfitta. Ci si aspetta che Coinbase combatta fino alla Corte Suprema, se necessario, un percorso legale che richiederebbe altri anni per essere risolto. Ma potrebbe valerne la pena. Secondo Elliott Stein, analista senior di Bloomberg Intelligence, Coinbase ha il 70% di possibilità di battere le richieste della Sec. Tra gli avvocati esterni di Coinbase figurano Steven Peikin, che ha guidato il programma di applicazione della Sec per tre anni, e William Savitt, un avvocato di Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz che ha sostenuto il caso di Twitter quando Elon Musk ha cercato di ritirarsi dall'acquisto della società di social media. Binance sta anche cercando di ottenere l'archiviazione anticipata della causa della Sec e si batterà per questo risultato il prossimo gennaio, due giorni dopo Coinbase. Ma Binance, una borsa offshore, ha un bagaglio maggiore rispetto ai suoi rivali statunitensi. Lo scorso novembre è stata accusata penalmente e ha ammesso di aver violato le leggi che impongono alle società finanziarie di avere controlli antiriciclaggio. Il fondatore Changpeng Zhao si è dimesso dalla carica di ceo dopo essersi dichiarato colpevole e rischia fino a 18 mesi di carcere. La sentenza è prevista per febbraio. Gli avvocati della Sec hanno recentemente dichiarato a un tribunale federale di Washington che molte delle ammissioni fatte da Binance e da Zhao supportano le accuse della Sec. Nella causa penale, ad esempio, Binance ha ammesso di aver servito illegalmente milioni di clienti statunitensi, un'affermazione al centro della causa della Sec. Il caso Ripple mette in difficoltà la Sec Tuttavia, la volontà della Sec di citare in giudizio i progetti di criptovaluta non spaventa il settore come un tempo, secondo Stuart Alderoty, responsabile legale di Ripple Labs, secondo il quale la maggior parte delle prime azioni della Sec ha portato a multe contro le società di criptovaluta più piccole. «Il processo è la punizione», ha detto Alderoty. «È un processo molto costoso. E li ha costretti a patteggiare». Ripple ha recentemente prevalso in una parte fondamentale della sua causa con la Sec. Quest’ultima aveva affermato che Ripple e due dei suoi funzionari avevano violato la legge vendendo 1,4 miliardi di dollari di una criptovaluta nota come Xrp. Ma il giudice distrettuale statunitense Analisa Torres ha stabilito che solo alcune delle vendite erano offerte di titoli, mentre non lo erano le compravendite effettuate in borsa. I l risultato è stato un vantaggio per le argomentazioni di Coinbase. La borsa cripto sostiene che le operazioni sul mercato secondario sono proprio come le vendite che la Torres ha esentato dalle leggi sui titoli. «L'importanza di Ripple è stata sismica», ha detto Ashley Ebersole, un ex avvocato della Sec che ora è consulente generale di 0x, un fornitore di software per gli sviluppatori di criptovalute. Cosa succede se la Sec perde le cause Se alla fine la Sec dovesse perdere le cause più importanti o se Coinbase e Binance dovessero ottenere vittorie sconvolgenti all'inizio del 2024, Gensler potrebbe cambiare strategia e spingere il Congresso a chiarire la giurisdizione della Sec sulle criptovalute. Ma scrivere regole specifiche per le criptovalute sarebbe un errore, ha detto Allen, professore di diritto dell'American University. A suo avviso, sarebbe come premiare un'industria con un set di regole più leggero che potrebbe essere sfruttato da altre società finanziarie che cercano di eludere la rigorosa supervisione della Sec. «Non c'è un'opzione senza rischi per la Sec», ha detto Allen. «Vedo molto da raccomandare nella strategia di imposizione delle norme, perché anche la creazione di regole comporta un sacco di rischi». Read the full article
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Coinbase and Crypto.com Discuss Potential Acquisition of Struggling FTX Europe
According to documents examined by Fortune, Coinbase expressed early interest in acquiring FTX Europe as of September 2023. In the most recent report by Fortune Magazine, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), a cryptocurrency exchange, actively pursued the acquisition of FTX’s European branch to broaden its presence in the derivatives sector following FTX’s bankruptcy in November 2022. Although formal…
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Warzel: Do you think most entities in the crypto space are insolvent and know it, and are just pretending right now, post-FTX?
Block: Absolutely. That’s because of what I said earlier about crypto. There’s no value created by any of these companies. It’s all just moving money from Person A to Person B. And look at the economic conditions. You have interest rates rising; people and companies are being squeezed economically and not willing to gamble. The fact is that there are fewer suckers aping into this system, and Ponzi schemes rely on new money to survive. I think most crypto companies are, like FTX, just borrowing from customer deposits to keep things afloat. And even the companies that aren’t doing that—I think Coinbase, for example, isn’t doing anything illicit, but their business model is based on this ecosystem where new money comes in. And that’s stopping.
— Crypto Was Always Smoke and Mirrors
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said he was "embarrassed" by the fact that FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried has still not been apprehended
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said he was “embarrassed” by the fact that FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried has still not been apprehended
According to Brian Armstrong, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Freed has been arrested. “Why he wasn’t arrested remains a mystery. The fraud case is closed,” Armstrong said this week at the a16z cryptocurrency founders’ summit on Tuesday. He added: “I’m not an expert on this, but the people I’ve spoken to seem to agree.”Armstrong also questioned why the media has refrained from calling Bankman-Fried a…
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Coinbase Loses Investor Confidence Amid FTX Crash.
A year ago, the cryptocurrency industry was on the rise, and only Coinbase Global Inc., which went public on the stock exchange. was estimated at $85 billion. Since then, there have been many events that have led the digital asset market into a precarious position. As for Coinbase, which operates the crypto exchange of the same name, investors began to doubt the company's ability to survive in this situation… Detail: https://bitcoingrandee.com/posts/6 NEWS
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Get a Clear Idea About the "Crypto Exchange FTX Crash" today
Get a Clear Idea About the “Crypto Exchange FTX Crash” today
FTX is considered to be the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. It is now in a crisis and has caused another clash in the digital asset market. Now let’s have a look at the Crypto exchange FTX crash today and the consequences of it. What is FTX? FTX is officially headquartered in the Bahamas. But it is operated from the U.S where the biggest offices of it are situated. This…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Solana : How to Buy Meme Tokens & Using Solana Meme Coin Maker
Introduction
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Solana has emerged as a powerhouse blockchain platform known for its high speed, low fees, and scalability. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the crypto scene, understanding Solana’s ecosystem can open up numerous opportunities. This guide will explore how to buy Solana, delve into the world of meme tokens on Solana, and introduce you to our platform, SolanaLauncher, a cutting-edge tool for creating your own Solana meme coins.
What is Solana?
Solana is a high-performance blockchain that supports decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies. Launched in 2020, Solana aims to provide fast, secure, and scalable blockchain solutions. Unlike many other blockchains, Solana can process thousands of transactions per second (TPS), thanks to its unique Proof of History (PoH) consensus mechanism.
Solana: How to Buy
Setting Up a Wallet
Before you can buy Solana (SOL), you need a digital wallet to store your tokens. Some popular Solana-compatible wallets include:
Phantom: A user-friendly wallet with excellent integration for Solana dApps.
Sollet: An open-source wallet that offers advanced features for developers.
Solflare: A secure wallet with staking capabilities.
Purchasing Solana
Once you have a wallet set up, you can buy Solana from major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Choose an Exchange: Select a reputable exchange like Binance, Coinbase, or FTX.
Create an Account: Sign up and complete the necessary KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
Deposit Funds: Deposit fiat currency (like USD) or other cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin or Ethereum) into your exchange account.
Buy Solana: Navigate to the trading section, search for Solana (SOL), and place a buy order. You can choose a market order for immediate purchase or a limit order to buy at a specific price.
Transfer to Wallet: Once you have purchased SOL, transfer it to your Solana-compatible wallet for security.
Exploring Meme Tokens on Solana
What are Meme Tokens?
Meme tokens are a type of cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes and cultural trends. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, meme tokens often derive their value from social media buzz and community engagement. They can be highly volatile but offer unique opportunities for investors who can identify viral trends early.
Popular Meme Tokens on Solana
Solana’s high-speed and low-fee environment makes it an ideal platform for meme tokens. Some popular meme tokens on Solana include:
SAMO (Samoyedcoin): Inspired by the Samoyed dog breed, SAMO has garnered a strong community following.
COPE: A meme token that aims to provide users with a sense of community and belonging, COPE has seen significant engagement.
Creating Your Own Meme Token with Solana Meme Coin Maker
Why Create a Meme Token?
Creating your own meme token allows you to capitalize on viral trends, engage with a community, and even raise funds for projects. Meme tokens can serve various purposes, from entertainment and community building to innovative financial instruments.
Introducing SolanaLauncher
Our platform, SolanaLauncher, simplifies the process of creating meme tokens on Solana. With SolanaLauncher, you can generate your own meme tokens in less than three seconds without any coding knowledge. Here’s how you can get started:
Sign Up: Create an account on SolanaLauncher and log in to access the token creation tool.
Fill in Token Details: Enter the required details, such as token name, symbol, and total supply.
Generate Token: Click on “Create Token” and your meme token will be generated on the Solana blockchain instantly.
Benefits of Using SolanaLauncher
Ease of Use: SolanaLauncher is designed for users of all technical levels. You don’t need any programming skills to create your own token.
Speed: Create and deploy your token in less than three seconds, thanks to Solana’s high-speed network.
24/7 Support: Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to assist you with any questions or issues.
How to Promote Your Meme Token
Build a Community
Community engagement is crucial for the success of any meme token. Use social media platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Discord to build and interact with your community. Regular updates, engaging content, and interactive events can help foster a loyal following.
Leverage Influencers
Collaborating with influencers in the crypto space can help boost the visibility of your meme token. Influencers can provide endorsements, share your content, and help drive community engagement.
Provide Utility
While meme tokens often start as fun projects, adding utility can enhance their value and longevity. Consider integrating your token with decentralized applications, offering staking rewards, or creating exclusive content or services for token holders.
Investing in Solana Meme Coins
Research and Due Diligence
Before investing in any meme token, conduct thorough research. Understand the project’s goals, the team behind it, and the strength of its community. Be wary of projects that lack transparency or seem too good to be true.
Diversify Your Portfolio
Diversification is key to managing risk in the volatile world of meme tokens. Spread your investments across multiple tokens and other types of cryptocurrencies to mitigate potential losses.
Stay Informed
The cryptocurrency market is highly dynamic. Stay informed about market trends, news, and developments in the Solana ecosystem. Following key influencers and joining relevant communities can provide valuable insights.
Conclusion
Solana offers a robust platform for buying, trading, and creating meme tokens, thanks to its high-speed transactions, low fees, and scalability. Whether you’re looking to invest in popular meme tokens or create your own, Solana provides the tools and infrastructure to succeed.
With SolanaLauncher, generating your own meme token has never been easier. In just a few clicks, you can turn your idea into a reality and engage with a global community. By leveraging Solana’s strengths and following best practices for investment and promotion, you can capitalize on the exciting opportunities in the meme token space.
Start your journey today with Solana and SolanaLauncher, and be part of the next wave of innovation in the cryptocurrency world. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or enthusiast, Solana’s vibrant ecosystem offers endless possibilities. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this revolutionary platform.
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The US crypto business is having an identity crisis, which could become an existential one. Are cryptocurrencies commodities, like gold and pork bellies? Or securities, like stocks and futures? The Securities and Exchange Commission, America’s top financial regulator, is so convinced that cryptocurrencies are the latter that it’s suing one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, Coinbase, for breaking securities laws. The SEC has instigated an aggressive campaign of “regulation by enforcement,” going after companies for all kinds of alleged violations and insisting that they register with the agency—something crypto businesses say is all but impossible.
But another regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has also sued one of the industry’s biggest players, Binance, alleging it has broken commodity trading laws.
The confusion over what crypto is and who sets its rules has left the industry on edge. On Wednesday, senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand—a Wyoming Republican and New York Democrat, respectively—will unveil a new version of their proposed regulatory regime for the fintech industry, which hopes to settle the question.
While there’s plenty new in the revamped Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act, its centerpiece is a measure that would classify most cryptocurrencies as commodities, putting them under the purview of the CFTC. It’s a clear rebuke to the SEC, which, Lummis and others say, is stifling innovation in financial technologies.
“The domestic industries really are trying to comply, for the most part, and they’re just getting the cold shoulder,” Lummis says. “That’s not how we regulate in this country.”
The content of the legislation seeks to prevent a repeat of the apparent failings in the crypto industry, which led to a series of high-profile collapses in the industry over the past two years that have left many investors with losses.
According to a person with knowledge of the act, the legislation, if passed, would compel crypto exchanges to keep their customers’ assets in third-party trusts and stop them from so-called “proprietary trading”—essentially, trading with their own funds on their own exchange. It would also give the CFTC the power to supervise “material affiliates” of exchanges—such as Alameda Research, the sister company of the collapsed FTX exchange, whose founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is awaiting trial on fraud charges. FTX allegedly lent large amounts of customer funds to Alameda to cover its investment losses, ahead of a liquidity crisis on the exchange that led to its downfall.
The act also bans “rehypothecation,” which essentially outlaws lenders’ ability to finance digital assets with collateral already pledged for different loans, the person says.
The SEC and other agencies were consulted on the content of the legislation, according to Lummis, who still worries they’ll try to kill the measure. “They have seen it. We asked them to tweak it, and we’ve incorporated some of their changes,” she says. “After all of our efforts to reach out to them and work with them, I do not want them to come in at the last minute to put their kibosh on this.”
The proposal comes at a point where there is significant animosity toward SEC chair Gary Gensler within the Republican-controlled House. Republicans have even introduced a bill meant to dilute Gensler’s power by adding a sixth SEC commissioner and killing the chair position altogether. But lawmakers admit that they’ve created the space for the regulator to act—often unilaterally—on crypto because of inaction on the subject in Congress.
“The reason [Gensler] is having this opportunity is because Congress hasn’t acted,” says Senator John Boozman of Arkansas, the top Republican on the Agriculture Committee.
After the senators drop their bill Wednesday, the hard legislative work begins. Digital assets fall under the jurisdictions of numerous committees—Banking (which Lummis serves on), Agriculture (one of Gillibrand’s committees), and Finance. Even the Environment Committee wants a say on crypto mining. That’s just in the Senate.
Each of these committees comes at crypto from a different angle. Take the Senate Banking Committee. Its Democratic chair, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, has focused on risks to consumers, while Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachussettes Democrat, has found the issue a bridge to the other side. Last year she teamed up with first-term senator Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, on the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2022, which would place crypto firms under the Bank Secrecy Act—a 1970 law that requires financial institutions to monitor and report money laundering, among other regulations critics say would crush the crypto industry.
That measure hasn’t been introduced in this 118th Congress, possibly because Gensler and the Department of Justice are all but implementing the bipartisan legislation in real time. Even as industry leaders, investors and their congressional allies accuse the SEC of crippling crypto, what’s become clear in recent months is, if Congress fails to act, again, securities regulators will aggressively go it alone.
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