Why the XRP Army Keeps Fighting

By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data XRP’s uber-passionate supporters believe the SEC unfairly targeted Ripple for securities violations while mysteriously giving Ethereum a free pass. Do they have a point?Publish at: June 13, 2023 at 03:24PM

House Bill Shows Challenge of Regulating Crypto Without Giving TradFi a Free Pass

By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data House Republicans Patrick McHenry and GT Thompson face a central problem drafting their crypto bill: Removing SEC discretion over whether a crypto token is a security allows issuers of traditional stocks and bonds the opportunity to arbitrage regulation, writes Todd Phillips.Publish at: June 13, 2023 at 03:20PM

Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar Launch Web3 Tequila Loyalty Program

By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data The Santo Spirits Club loyalty program will reward members with tiered perks, including an opportunity to win a virtual tequila tasting with Hagar and Fieri, as well as autographed guitars.Publish at: June 13, 2023 at 03:00PM

U.S. SEC Out-of-Bounds in Dragging DeFi Into Proposed Exchange Rule, Industry Says

By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to stretch how it identifies exchanges it needs to regulate, and the agency’s inbox is jammed with crypto industry letters accusing it of reaching well beyond its legal powers and potentially forcing rules on services the platforms need, such as […]