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One of the oldest altcoins, has doubled in price since the beginning of the the last week – from $105 to $220.
Analysts credit this remarkable growth to the backing of the altcoin by the newly launched cryptocurrency exchange, EDX Markets.
EDX is new non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, backed by major Wall Street players like Citadel Securities, Fidelity, and Schwab, has officially gone live a week ago.
It offers popular options like Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash, while consciously avoiding the list of tokens that the SEC considers to be financial securities. 
SEC Restructuring: Gensler's Reign Over?
In 2023, SEC Chair Gary Gensler decided to take on the entire cryptocurrency industry. Unable to reach decentralized exchanges and the DeFi sector (since they are virtual smart contracts deployed in a virtual environment), he turned all his focus towards centralized exchanges and top crypto assets. 
Circle Pushes Forward Amidst Regulatory Challenges
Circle, the crypto payments tech company, remains steadfast in its pursuit of going public despite the recent SEC action taken against Coinbase, a publicly traded company. This regulatory setback has not deterred Circle from their ambitions of entering the public market. 
SEC Seeks Court Order to Freeze Binance US Assets
In a recent development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a court to issue a temporary restraining order to immobilize assets connected to Binance.US. The request, filed in the D.C. District Court, seeks approval to freeze assets linked to BAM Management US Holdings and BAM Trading Services, the entities that hold and operate Binance.US. SEC Holds Off $30M Fine to Aid BlockFi Investors
In a noteworthy development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to take a backseat regarding the enforcement of a $30 million fine on BlockFi, the crypto lending company which is currently in bankruptcy. According to legal documents from Thursday, the SEC's stance is primarily aimed at ensuring that investors are repaid first. Kevin O'Leary: SEC Lawsuits Make Crypto Radioactive Waste
O'Leary Ventures CEO Kevin O'Leary is among the major institutional investors the crypto industry covets. In a recent interview with Fox News, O'Leary made his stance clear: the crypto sector must strive for compromise and establish an accord with the SEC. Without such a reconciliation, institutional investors won't make their return to crypto. John Stark and Mark Cuban: Respect Fuels Constructive Talks
Mark Cuban, an American entrepreneur and blockchain enthusiast, recently entered into a discussion with John Reed Stark, a former representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding securities law and its applicability to cryptocurrencies. 
Ripple vs. SEC: New Evidence Tips the Scale in Ripple's Favor
Recent documents have been disclosed in relation to William Hinman, the former director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Corporation Finance from 2017 to 2020, pertaining to the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs. 
Coinbase CEO: SEC's Tone Started to Change in the Past Year
Following the SEC lawsuit, Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong has offered his first interview to Bloomberg. In this conversation, Armstrong outlines his views on the legal proceedings and forecasts how the trial could influence the wider cryptocurrency market. Gensler Allegedly Offered Advisory Role to Binance in 2019
Shocking revelations have surfaced regarding SEC Chair Gensler, who has been actively targeting crypto companies. It is alleged that Gensler offered advisory services to Binance’s parent company back in 2019. Lawyers representing Binance and CEO CZ have uncovered intriguing details surrounding this matter. 