a16z and DeFi Education Fund Urge SEC for dApp Safe Harbor
Andreessen Horowitz, commonly recognized as a16z, alongside the DeFi Education Fund, is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to implement a regulatory safe harbor for decentralized applications. They have dispatched a comprehensive letter to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce requesting more explicit regulations
Uptrend Crypto Trading network Increases IPO to Almost $5 Billion Valuation
Uptrend is expanding more than anticipated. The digital currency trading platform, supported by Peter Thiel and the proprietor of CoinDesk, has raised the amount of its IPO to $990 million. The organization is now offering 30 million shares priced at between $32 and
[LIVE] Recent Crypto Updates, August 12 – Ethereum ETFs Achieve $1 Billion Inflow: Which Altcoin Is the Best Purchase?
On August 11, the buyer interest for U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs skyrocketed, resulting in total net inflows reaching $1.019 billion. Leading the pack was BlackRock’s ETHA, which attracted $640 million alone. Spot BTC ETFs also delivered impressive figures, reporting $178 million in net
This Week In Crypto Asia: UAE Enhances Crypto Crypto law, India Targets Crypto Fraudsters
As another week wraps up, significant transformations have occurred in the Asian crypto scene. From changes in regulations to intensifying efforts against crypto fraudsters and capital accumulation, numerous developments took place this week in the Asian crypto ecosystem. Here are the three main
“Virtual Assets Should Not Serve as Payment Methods,” States Ukraine Central Bank While Supporting Legalization
The central bank of Ukraine indicated that while digital assets can be authorized and overseen, they cannot qualify as legal tender. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is making strides toward a regulated virtual asset trading market but stands firm against the acknowledgment
Winklevoss Twins Base level BTC Miner Linked to Trump
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have placed investment into American BTC Corp., a block rewards firm associated with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. This information emerged during an trader conference call with Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot, confirming that the twins took part
Ripple Cautions Senate: The Upcoming Crypto Legislation Might Allow SEC “Excess”
Ripple Labs has officially objected to a recent draft bill from the US Senate – the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025 – which seeks to regulate the crypto asset sector. The firm behind the XRP Database expressed concerns that the proposed law
European Banking Authority Releases Updated Risk Framework For Cryptoassets
The European Union (EU) has taken another stride towards a completely regulated cryptocurrency environment. The European Banking Authority (EBA), which serves as the primary banking regulator for the EU, has unveiled a significant draft framework delineating how banks should address their exposure to
China’s Strategy to Cripple the Dollar: Wise Investments Are Focusing on Hong Kong
The recent crypto prohibition from China has introduced yet another appealing aspect to the Asian markets. China is orchestrating a price drop for the opportunity to make purchases. At 99B, our hypothesis suggests that China enforces a ban on BTC ▼-0.28% when prices
CFTC and SEC Kick Off Crypto Sprint to Revamp U.S. Regulations
A new era of cryptocurrency regulation officially commenced on August 1, as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission initiated what it’s calling a “crypto sprint.” Acting Chair Caroline Pham stated that the CFTC is collaborating with the SEC, under the leadership of newly appointed
