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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has once again taken aim at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling attention to the agency’s regulatory approach. In a recent tweet, Alderoty highlighted the SEC’s tactics, characterizing them as “lawless.” According to Alderoty, Ripple exposed these tactics early in their legal battle, bringing to light significant issues with the SEC’s enforcement strategy. Ripple exposed the SEC’s lawless tactics early on. As the court said in our case: ‘The SEC is adopting its litigation positions to further its desired goal, not out of a faithful allegiance to the law.’ The question isn’t…
Starbase, a well-known accelerator platform in the Web3 world, has announced a strategic collaboration with Aspecta.ai. The partnership unveils cutting-edge solutions and tools to solidify early-stage ventures, pushing growth and community involvement before the Token Generation Events. The platform disclosed this development on its official social media account. 🎇 Excited to introduce our eco-partner @aspecta_ai, the leading asset infrastructure network of vetted builders and projects🚀💪 Aspecta’s Build Key is a tokenized asset that connects community members with VC-backed projects, enabling projects to build community consensus… pic.twitter.com/XLmb4uJOAL — Starbase (@starbaseacc) December 17, 2024 Starbase and Aspecta.ai Collaborate to Support VCs and…
The recent impressive growth metrics of the Ethereum network, coupled with the rise in banking integration and network activity, could drive ETH prices toward $8,800. Recent data indicates a surge in new wallet creations and active addresses on the Ethereum network, signifying a renewed interest among investors and developers. The Ethereum network is experiencing a remarkable convergence of factors that could drive its price to new peaks. The combined forces of increasing banking adoption and robust network growth are creating a favorable environment for a potential rally to $8,000, which would require a surge of 101.07% from its current price…
Xandeum has wrapped its six-week liquid staking program with a bunch of solid benchmarks. Distributing 205 million XAND tokens in rewards, the program saw more than 68% of available XAND staked by users, who were able to earn a 16% APY. Xandeum’s liquid staking program was able to achieve this level of APY through a quadruple rewards system that includes staking rewards, MEV rewards, block rewards, and XAND incentives. By distributing these rewards equitably, Xandeum has shown that there’s scope for liquid staking to grow on Solana and become a mainstay of its decentralized finance economy. What Xandeum does differently…
Marc Andreessen criticized the Biden administration’s AI regulations, fearing that they would limit innovation. He learned that the government planned to restrict AI development to a few large companies. This led him to endorse Donald Trump, who he believes supports less government control over tech. Marc Andreessen is the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, an influential figure especially when it comes to the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, he exposed his deep concerns over the Biden administration’s plan to regulate and control AI technology, after attending a series of meetings with government officials in May 2023. Andreessen criticizes Biden’s AI…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Focusing on EVM chains, the Flipside’s Onchain Users Report tracked both record growth and emerging challenges in maintaining engagement quality. Here are a few trends to watch in 2025. Record user growth Newly acquired users reached a record 19.4 million in October, with Base contributing 13.7m — “almost 8x the runner-up, Polygon,” the report notes. This explosive growth was attributed to Coinbase’s vast user base and Base’s focus on “trending sectors like memecoin trading and onchain AI via new initiatives like Based Agents.” An “acquired user” is…
Aave proposes freezing bridged assets on Polygon to mitigate risks. Polygon’s governance opposes Aave’s proposal, citing anti-competitive concerns. The Aave community is debating whether to cease its operations on Polygon, following concerns about the risk profile of bridged assets. This stems from a Dec. 13 proposal by Aave Chain founder Marc Zeller to revise risk parameters for Aave v2 and v3 on Polygon. Zeller’s proposal was prompted by Polygon’s governance discussing a plan to stake over $1 billion in stablecoin reserves on protocols like Morpho and Yearn to generate yields. The proposed adjustments include setting loan-to-value (LTV) ratios to 0%,…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The Ethereum community is at a cultural crossroads as heated reactions to prominent contributor Max Resnick’s departure reveal deeper tensions around governance and dissent. Resnick’s critiques of Ethereum’s governance and scalability approach drew overwhelmingly negative reactions, including accusations of being a “Solana plant” and other ad hominem attacks. These responses highlight broader issues in Ethereum’s social layer and decision-making processes. Maximalism in Ethereum Ethereum maximalism has begun to mirror some of the less constructive traits of Bitcoin maximalism. Arguments abound that dissent is increasingly silenced, with critics…
Mark Longo, the owner of internet celebrity Peanut the Squirrel, has taken legal action against global crypto exchange Binance. He alleges that the company infringed on his intellectual property rights by using images and narratives of Peanut without permission. Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) Price Unmoved Despite Legal Action Longo claims this unauthorized use infringes on his rights and also dilutes the originality of his creative work. “My legal team initiated action against Binance for the unauthorized use of my intellectual property, including images and stories featuring my beloved animals. This is the first of multiple cease and desist letters to…
Arkham Intelligence has partnered with Sui Network to integrate Sui blockchain data into its analytics platform. The collaboration will provide Sui (SUI) users access to Arkham’s tools, including dashboards, entity and address pages, real-time alerts, and visual tracing features. The partnership also involves Walrus Protocol, a decentralized data storage solution being developed by Mysten Labs, the creators of Sui. Arkham (ARKM) plans to explore potential use cases for Walrus within its Intel Platform. This move highlights efforts to enhance on-chain transparency and expand blockchain analytics for Sui’s growing ecosystem. ANNOUNCING ARKHAM X SUIWe’re partnering with @SuiNetwork to add Sui blockchain…