The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought the case against the blockchain-oriented digital payment network back in November 2020. The financial watchdog claimed that Ripple had performed unregistered securities sales after levying $1.3bn by selling XRP tokens. Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter Initially, the SEC wanted a $2bn penalty…
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The virtual token regained some ground on Monday, 29 April 2024, after a loss of 1.51% on the previous day. Ripple filed a motion to strike the testimony of SEC accountant Andrea Fox. The regulator opposed this motion and categorised Fox as a summary witness. The objection read: Ripple incorrectly claims this declaration constitutes undisclosed…
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Set to take place in Manhattan’s federal court on Wednesday, 17 January, the SEC states that Coinbase “violated national securities laws” by selling 13 unregistered crypto tokens. Its second accusation notes that Coinbase did not register its staking-as-a-service (StaaS) program, a method of verifying cryptocurrency transactions that rewards participants on their holdings. Coinbase, on the…
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Bitcoin was not the only cryptocurrency experiencing a decline. Ethereum also missed the mark, sliding below the $1,650 level. The global crypto market cap suffered a 0.89% blow, bringing its total value to approximately $1.08tn. Surprisingly positive results from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) strengthened 10-year bond yields, which are experiencing the…
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Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse said: Singapore is a leading global financial center, and a prominent gateway to business in Asia Pacific. We’re incredibly proud to receive an in-principle license from the MAS, reaffirming our commitment to the region and ongoing proactive engagement with regulators globally. The MAS continues to be a global leader in establishing…
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By using ODL, Travelex will deliver near instant settlement and constant access to liquidity, allowing its customers to better grow and scale their business. Travelex will support payments between Mexico and Brazil at launch, however the company revealed plans to support more corridors and use cases, including internal treasury and bulk small and medium-sized enterprises…
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Ripple has used Liquidity Hub for two years for internal liquidity management as part of its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) product. The new product, however, will be available for its of customers around the world, as well as any financial institutions, banks, fintechs or corporates. RippleNet GM Asheesh Birla said: We understand firsthand the need for…
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International mining and digital asset trading network Apifiny has recently announced that US regulator, FINRA, has granted a broker-dealer license to its subsidiary firm, Apifiny Prime. The significant governing recognition means that Apifiny will join Gemini, Coinbase, Circle and eToro as one of the top exchanges on offer. However, it must be noted, however, that…
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With this in mind, Kitao added: We have been investing in fintech companies, and we adopt that technology in our group, and also we spread that technology across the industry. That is SBI Group’s basic strategy. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made previous hints about the potential of a public offering from the firm, yet…
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Husam Al Kurdi who recently joined SquaredFinancial as its new Chief Executive Officer sat down with LeapRate for an interview. Having spent two decades working in the financial and banking industry, he has acquired an international reputation for developing and managing sophisticated trading companies. He has been involved with the launch and running of a…
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