EU ‘Crypto Security’ Debate Turns New MiCA Law on Its Head
An EU study published last week has reopened a debate over whether digital assets should be regulated as securities – though lawmakers appear to favor a tailored approach.Source
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SEC Sues Coinbase on Unregistered Securities Exchange Allegations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued U.S crypto exchange Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law, a day after filling a similar suit against Binance.Source
First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Stay Down Following SEC Suing Binance
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source
Optimism-Based Velodrome Token Slides Nearly 8% Ahead of Major Upgrade
Velodrome’s upgrade is slated for June 15 and is a complete overhaul of the protocol.Source
Privacy Concerns Dominate CBDC Discussion at Consensus 2023
Some Consensus 2023 participants argue that the economic benefits of CBDCs are not worth the threats to privacy in an excerpt from CoinDesk’s first-ever Consensus @ Consensus Report.Source
Introducing CoinDesk’s First-Ever ‘Consensus @ Consensus’ Report
Based on intimate, curated group discussions that took place at Consensus 2023, it covers a wide range of pressing issues for the digital assets industry.Source
El Salvador’s Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments for 241 MW Bitcoin Mine
The 241 MW site will be powered by wind and solar energy.Source
Binance Executive Controlled Bank Accounts Belonging to U.S. Wing in 2019-20: Reuters
Binance.US has always claimed to be independent from Binance, a stance that may come under scrutiny following this news.Source
New Stablecoin Issuer Raft Is Eschewing Fiat for Its Financial Backing
Its R stablecoin is collateralized by one crypto asset: liquid staking leader Lido’s staked ether (stETH).Source
3 Reasons Why Beauty on the Blockchain Makes Sense
Through new forms of digital artistry and cutting-edge technological innovation, today’s leading beauty companies hope to reach Web3-native consumers, create meaningful experiences and perhaps even clean up their supply chain.Source