Archive June 2023

A week ago, the SEC launched its war against two crypto giants and didn't forget to shake up around fifty assets classified as “unregistered securities” along the way. Many did not expect such a turn of events. The prices of certain cryptocurrencies plummeted. Even the flagship crypto's price was affected by this attack from the US regulator. However, according to Glassnode, long-term BTC hodlers are unfazed by this storm.

The SEC appears determined to take drastic measures in the crypto sector. After officially targeting two major crypto exchanges, it is now intervening in cryptocurrencies. The classification of certain cryptos as unregistered securities has triggered a price drop for many altcoins. Among them, Algorand and Flow reached their lowest levels over the weekend.

Crypto billionaire Cameron Winklevoss has warned that the ongoing crypto war orchestrated by Senator Elizabeth Warren and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler could harm the Democratic Party. He was followed by his twin brother, Tyler Winklevoss, who is more specific and predicts a Democratic defeat in the 2024 presidential elections if this war continues.

In the SEC VS Binance case, a US federal judge has rejected the request from the US regulator. Quick breakdown: Binance US assets will not be frozen. However, the judge demands further negotiations between the SEC and Binance lawyers. The goal is to define boundaries and resolve security issues.

A solo miner defies the odds and hits the jackpot! With a one in 5,500 chance, this independent miner struck gold by solving a Bitcoin block worth 6 BTC, approximately $160,000. What makes this remarkable feat even more impressive is that it was achieved using mining hardware that is six years old.

The Hinman documents, previously held by a former SEC executive, are at the core of the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple. According to Ripple, their disclosure is crucial to the outcome of the case. The disclosure has finally happened but falls short of Ripple's expectations, leaving its executives disappointed.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on Monday to expect a gradual decrease in the share of the dollar in global reserves. US debt.

In an already well-established geopolitical context, BRICS is gradually carving out a significant disruptive role. This coalition of emerging nations is intensifying its economic power with such force that the pressure keeps mounting. This trend is redefining global power dynamics, and some states, like France, seem to have no intention of remaining mere observers.