Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraud
Do Kwon, co-founder of @TerraformLabs, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors and causing $50 billion in losses during the May 2022 crypto crash. #Breaking #Legal $LUNA
Do Kwon, co-founder of @TerraformLabs, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors and causing $50 billion in losses during the May 2022 crypto crash. #Breaking #Legal $LUNA
The CFTC, led by interim chief Caroline Pham, is advancing plans for regulated spot crypto trading amid Congress’s delays, aiming to launch products by year-end. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.0%, with Bitcoin trading at $111,700, down 3%. Market awaits Fed Chair Powell’s comments. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other industry leaders will meet with Senate Republicans after discussions with Democrats on crypto regulation, amid ongoing government shutdown. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@Ripple is acquiring treasury software provider GTreasury for $1 billion, enhancing its corporate finance offerings and targeting legacy systems in treasury departments. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Eric Trump plans to tokenize real estate, offering fractional ownership tied to a developing building via @WLFI, potentially using its USD1 stablecoin for public investment. #Update #Crypto $USD1
The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz’s nomination for CFTC chair, ending a contentious process amid opposition from crypto figures like the Winklevoss twins. Quintenz plans to return to private sector work. #Update #Crypto
@Tether is seeking to raise $15B-$20B for a 3% stake, aiming for a $500B valuation. USDT’s market cap is $172.8B, with $4.9B profit reported in Q2. #Update #Crypto $USDT
The U.S. SEC approved new rules for exchanges to list ETPs holding spot commodities like cryptocurrencies, streamlining the process and enabling potential altcoin ETFs. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@Gemini priced its IPO at $28 per share, raising $425 million despite a $283 million net loss in H1 2024. Stock jumped 45% in early trades. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@MicroStrategy’s strategy missed S&P 500 inclusion despite strong quarterly performance; stock fell nearly 3%. In contrast, @Robinhood was added, boosting its shares by 7%. #Update #Crypto $MSTR $HOOD
The U.S. Senate advanced a new crypto regulatory bill, enhancing developer protections and bankruptcy guidelines for digital assets, amid ongoing bipartisan support; timing for final passage remains uncertain. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH