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    SEC v. Ripple Case Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, Who Ordered ‘Hinman Documents’ Release

    Remaining questions in the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, the judge who ordered the release of the so-called ‘Hinman documents.’

    SEC Chair Gary Gensler Expresses Disappointment Over Ripple Court Ruling, Continues Evaluation

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler has said he is “disappointed” in a court ruling that declared that Ripple’s XRP token is “not in and of itself” a security.

    Analysts Caution Coinbase Faces Significant Regulatory Pressure Despite Ripple’s Court Win

    The major US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is still facing pressure from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), despite the recent win in court for Ripple.

    Binance Token Faces Growing Pessimism in Crypto Derivatives Market

    Crypto traders are showing pessimism in the derivatives market for the embattled crypto exchange Binance’s native coin BNB amid the growing regulatory turmoil. 

    Binance Abruptly Terminates Argentine Soccer Association Partnership Citing Contract Breach

    (The article has been updated with comments from Binance spokesperson at 11.00am UTC)

    Republicans and Democrats Collaborate on Stablecoin Legislation in the House

    Republicans and Democrats are likely to come to an agreement on the proposed bill to regulate stablecoins in the United States. 

    Argentina’s Crypto ‘Awareness’ Hits 75%, Study Finds

    Argentina’s crypto “awareness” levels have risen to 75%, a new study has found, although many citizens say they are still wary of token “volatility.”

    Report: BlockFi’s Risky Investment in FTX and Alameda Despite Knowledge of Infamous Balance Sheet

    According to a recently unsealed report made in Friday's court filing, BlockFi Inc. executives ignored repeated warnings from their risk management team regarding significant loans to Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda Research, collateralized with digital tokens from FTX.

    G20 Watchdog Report Highlights Crypto Firms’ Nowhere-to-Hide Situation Under Global Rules

    Amid a heightened call for comprehensive digital assets legislation, the G20's Financial Stability Board (FSB), on July 17, published its final recommendations for regulating crypto trading firms. It focuses on issues relating to regulatory supervisory and oversight of crypto assets to help foster innovation.

    Attorney Deaton Predicts Judge Torres’ Rejection of SEC Appeal Request

    Speculations and discussions around the Ripple versus SEC lawsuit continue even after the fintech company secured a victory in recently-released summary judgment. 

    Ethereum Sidechain Gnosis Launches Visa-Backed Debit Card Directly Connected to Crypto Wallet

    Blockchain network Gnosis has unveiled two products that allow users to spend their digital assets directly from wallets using Visa's payment system.

    Aave’s Dollar-Pegged GHO Stablecoin Achieves $2.5M Market Cap within 48 Hours

    In just 48 hours of being launched, Aave's GHO, an algorithmic stablecoin pegged to the United States dollar on the Ethereum network, has already achieved a total minting value of $2.5 million.

    Binance CEO Confirms Layoffs, Refutes Exaggerated Figures

    Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has confirmed that his exchange is laying off people, but said numbers reported in the media are “way off.”

    Celsius Liquidates $25 Million In Altcoins After Court’s Approval To Move Funds

    Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has liquidated nearly $25 million in different altcoins after a US court approved the firm to convert altcoins to BTC and ETH earlier this month. 

    FSB Releases Proposals For a Tougher Global Crypto Framework

    The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has called for improved global digital asset regulation with the safety of user assets at the center of policies.

    Report: Crypto Investment Declines for Fifth Consecutive Quarter, Fails to Find Bottom

    Venture capital firms are continuing to invest less money in the crypto sector, after five consecutive quarters of declines, according to a new report from crypto financial services firm Galaxy Digital.