Coinbase CEO to Meet House Democrats, Discuss Crypto: Report

As part of the exchange’s bid for regulatory clarity, Brian Armstrong reportedly plans to meet the New Democrat Coalition.

• 2023-07-18
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Bitcoin, Ether, rise; most top 10 cryptos fall as SEC lawsuit weighs on investor sentiment

Bitcoin and Ether rose during Monday afternoon trading hours in Hong Kong, while most of the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization declined. Risk appetite remained low after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Binance and Coinbase two weeks ago.

• 2023-06-19
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SEC lawsuit sees Binance.US wobble, trading platforms delist cryptos

Top blockchain and crypto news: Binance.US at risk. Ex-SEC official’s comments complicate Ripple suit. Hong Kong lawmaker aims to entice exchanges.

• 2023-06-15
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Bitcoin, Ether, top 10 crypto in red in thinner trading, Fed warning of more rate hikes

Bitcoin fell below US$25,000 support at one stage, while other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies dropped as Fed warns of more interest rate hikes later this year.

• 2023-06-15
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Bitcoin, Ether retreat; BNB leads gainers on U.S. court ruling, top 10 crypto mixed

Bitcoin trading remains stuck under the US$26,000 resistance line. Ether dipped while other top 10 crypto were mixed.

• 2023-06-14
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Bitcoin, Ether dip; XRP rises; U.S. equity futures gain as debt ceiling worries fade

Bitcoin fell in Tuesday morning trading in Asia. Ether and most other top 10 non-stablecoin tokens also logged losses, while XRP gained.

• 2023-05-30
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First Mover Asia: Biden’s Tough Talk, Tether’s Bitcoin Bet Not Moving Crypto

PLUS: We really need to see the Hinman emails.

• 2023-05-18
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Bitcoin slips below US$27,000, XRP leads gains in top 10 cryptos

Bitcoin prices dropped below US$27,000 on Wednesday afternoon in Asia, while XRP gained the most after positive news for Ripple Labs on its lawsuit against U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

• 2023-05-17
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XRP gains as SEC motion denied; NFT index down; US investors anticipate debt ceiling deal

Bitcoin prices fell on Wednesday morning in Asia but remained above the US$27,000 line. Ether gained but still posted a weekly drop. Ripple’s XRP led gainers among other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies.

• 2023-05-17
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