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Eleanor Terrett, the renowned FOX Business journalist, just broke the news via Twitter. According to her, Coinbase has officially requested permission from Judge Failla to seek an interlocutory appeal regarding a ruling on investment contracts. This comes in the wake of a stressful time where the interpretation of the Howey Test on cryptocurrencies has become a divisive issue. 🚨BREAKING: @coinbase has filed a motion seeking Judge Failla’s permission to seek an interlocutory appeal on her recent order involving investment contracts. Last month, Failla in her denial of Coinbase’s Motion to Dismiss the @SECGov’s case against it, cited Judge Rakoff’s… —…

Galxe announces the launch of Identity Protocol, introducing an identity infrastructure that focuses on user privacy, security, and sovereignty. Utilizing Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), the protocol lets users control their digital identity and private data during public verification scenarios. According to the company’s blog, Galxe Identity Protocol aims to empower users with control over their digital identity and private data. The launch marks a new phase in managing and sharing verifiable credentials across the web3 landscape. The protocol uses ZKP technology to allow for the secure authentication of identity without compromising the privacy or integrity of personal information. To address challenges…

Dan Tapiero, CEO of private equity firm 10T Holdings, predicts that the Bitcoin price could easily reach $200,000. This prediction comes as a result of increased demand for Bitcoin through ETFs and the upcoming supply shock that the halving could bring. “I think we could easily see a price close to $200,000. I don’t think that’s too crazy,” Tapiero said in an interview at the Digital Asset Summit in London. He explained that this would be an increase of approximately three times the current price and would roughly correspond to the percentage difference between the 2017 and 2021 highs. Tapiero…

The DeFi ecosystem is on edge as Uniswap, a leading decentralized finance platform, faces scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The issuance of a Wells Notice to Uniswap’s CEO, Hayden Adams, signals a potential regulatory storm for the DeFi market sector. A Battle That Could Shape DeFi’s Destiny According to Nicola Massella, Legal Partner at STORM Partners, this new lawsuit has sent ripples through the DeFi sector, underscoring the gravity of the situation. The SEC’s allegations that Uniswap operated as an unregistered securities broker and exchange have raised concerns. “This action against Uniswap marks the SEC’s first…

According to Messari’s insights, over $300 million has been bridged to zkLink Nova, making it the largest L3 network in terms of total value bridged. Abstract figures of blockchains resolving and revolving around each other in layers, representing how zkLink addresses liquidity fragmentation issues in Ethereum. Layer-3 (L3) solutions on the Ethereum ecosystem have sought to address the issues of liquidity fragmentation and weak composability. These two issues are an indirect result of the rapid growth of Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) rollups. A recent report from Messari highlights the impact of zkLink Nova, a zero-knowledge L3 infrastructure provider that works to…

The Bitcoin price movement last week revealed a series of ups and downs, from starting the week at a new all-time high of $73,780 to crashing 12% in the days after to reach below $65,000. Crypto data analysts have spotted massive amounts of Bitcoin being withdrawn from major exchanges during the period of uncertainty, indicating that large investors anticipate further price appreciation. According to a social media post by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, the total BTC balance on crypto exchanges fell by over 21,400 in the past week, with the creation of 13 new whales, each holding over 1,000 BTC.…

In a recent announcement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), MakerDAO, the Ethereum-based protocol responsible for issuing the DAI algorithmic stablecoin, provided insights into the performance of the Maker Protocol following recent changes. Over the past few weeks, MakerDAO has implemented significant updates to the protocol and the DAI stablecoin. Introducing the Accelerated Proposal and the direct deposit module (D3M) to Spark’s Metamorpho Vault has notably impacted the ecosystem. Increased DAI Supply And Demand Looking at key metrics that demonstrate the effects of these changes to the protocol, the DAI supply in circulation currently stands at nearly 5…

This week, we’re excited to reconnect with XY Labs Co-Founder, Arie Trouw, to delve into their latest innovation: xyOS. This groundbreaking platform aims to demystify blockchain technology, making it accessible to everyone. xyOS acts as a user-friendly tool, catering to both seasoned blockchain experts and newcomers alike.—xyOS is intentionally crafted to feel familiar and intuitive, resembling the operating systems you’re already comfortable with. From customizable wallpapers to straightforward setup processes, xyOS simplifies blockchain navigation, inviting more individuals to participate in the XYO network.But, xyOS goes beyond mere usability—it prioritizes empowering users to take control of their digital experiences. Through features…

Carson Group Vice President and Investment Strategist Grant Engelbart shed light on the growing interest among financial advisors for Bitcoin ETFs in a recent interview with Bloomberg ETF IQ. According to Engelbart, advisors allocate an average of 3.5% of Bitcoin ETFs to client portfolios. In explaining the rapid adoption of these ETFs, Engelbart said Carson Group moved quickly to provide access to these products shortly after their launch. Responding to questions about the source of funds for Bitcoin ETF purchases, Engelbart explained that investors often reallocate from existing positions in their stock portfolios. Engelbart noted that funds tend to shift…

RedStone Oracles, which provides data feeds for blockchains, is among a growing field of “actively validated services” (AVSs) waiting to tap into EigenLayer, the buzzy new “restaking” protocol that lets upstart networks borrow Ethereum’s security. On Friday, RedStone announced that it had sealed a $500 million deal with Ether.Fi, the largest liquid restaking service on EigenLayer, to help power its oracle protocol. EigenLayer deployed a limited version of its service to Ethereum’s mainnet earlier this week, boasting more than $12 billion in user deposits – many of them from liquid restaking middlemen like Ether.Fi that aim to make the deposit…