The SEC has clarified the classification of crypto assets, establishing four categories not considered securities and detailing how the Howey test applies to investment contracts, aiming for regulatory clarity. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Microsoft’s AI Superintelligence team launched MAI-Image-2, a state-of-the-art text-to-image model ranking third on Arena.ai’s leaderboard, with limited API access and strict usage caps. #Update #Tech
$XRP gains regulatory clarity as it is classified as a commodity, potentially impacting its market dynamics and investor confidence. #Update #Legal $XRP
Veteran investor Doug Casey warns the escalating Iran conflict could reshape markets and global power, posing deeper political risks than financial turmoil. #Update #Geopolitics
Apyx acquires 33,888 additional $STRC shares, totaling 288,888 valued at $29M, aiming to become the largest holder. #Update #Crypto $STRC
Amid rising oil prices due to US-Iran tensions, the WTO warns of potential disruptions in global supply chains, impacting AI investments and possibly influencing cryptocurrency market dynamics. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Senators met for CLARITY Act negotiations with White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt, discussing stablecoin yield rules and aiming for an April markup. Concerns over bank deposit flight persist. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin markets show bullish signs, but Glassnode reports that a key “bull market threshold” has yet to be confirmed. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Dutch market maker @IMCTrading has appointed Alex Casimo as chief commercial officer for its cryptocurrency division, aiming to enhance institutional relationships and expand its crypto presence. #Update #Crypto
The World Gold Council proposes a framework to standardize tokenized gold, challenging Tether and Paxos in the $4.9B market with “Gold as a Service.” #Update #Crypto $PAXG
Ethereum’s leverage on @Binance hits new highs post-October 10 deleveraging, with over 75% of ETH exposure now leveraged, indicating derivatives-driven price discovery. #Update #Crypto $ETH
UK Companies House initiates compulsory strike-off for Zedxion Exchange Ltd over alleged $1B IRGC-linked transactions. #Breaking #Legal
Bank of America’s Francisco Blanch warns that if the Iran war continues, oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel, impacting global supply dynamics. #Update #Crypto $OP (-8) ↘
Animoca Brands invests in Ava Labs to boost Avalanche ecosystem growth in Asia and the Middle East, focusing on entertainment, real-world assets, and digital identity.
