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Ripple, the blockchain company behind XRP, has contested the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request for a hefty $2 billion penalty. In a recent filing, Ripple argued that the proposed fine is excessively punitive and disproportionate to the alleged violations. Instead, Ripple proposed a much lower penalty of $10 million, emphasising that this amount is more in line with the nature of the alleged violations and the company's actual conduct.

Tether Expands Beyond Stablecoins Tether, the pioneering force behind the world's largest stablecoin, USDT, has announced a significant restructuring to accommodate its expanding presence within the digital asset landscape. With a mission extending beyond stablecoins, the company has reorganised into four distinct divisions: Data, Finance, Power, and Education.

UNI Holder Crushed as Market Downturn and SEC Action Amplify Sell-Off The recent crypto market downturn hit UNI holders hard. The United States SEC's impending action against Uniswap Labs exacerbated the situation, triggering panic selling by major UNI holders. Three whales collectively dumped over $20 million worth of UNI, amplifying the price slide.

Spot ETH ETFs Under SEC Scrutiny The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a comment period for three ether spot exchange traded fund (ETF) proposals, signalling a potential shift in regulatory stance towards Ethereum (ETH). The applications from Grayscale Investments, Fidelity, and Bitwise are now subject to a three-week comment period, as announced by the SEC.

London Stock Exchange's Bitcoin ETN Market Launch The London Stock Exchange is gearing up to launch a market for Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) in May. Issuers intending to introduce Bitcoin ETNs on the Main Market need to submit their applications by April 15. The exchange has set the date of April 8, 2024, to start accepting applications, following its earlier announcement on March 11 regarding the intention to permit trading of Crypto ETNs in the second quarter of the year.

Latest Developments on the Crypto Market The cryptocurrency market recently witnessed BlackRock, a major asset management giant, delving into asset tokenization by launching a fund on the Ethereum network. This move highlights the increasing interest of traditional finance giants in blockchain technology. Moreover, Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, plans to introduce "parallel execution" to enhance transaction throughput and speed, mirroring features seen in competing blockchains like Solana.

Latest News and Developments in the Crypto Market In a recent report by blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, it was revealed that global crypto gains surged to $37.6 billion in 2023, marking a significant recovery from the losses experienced in 2022. The United States led in total crypto gains, with $9.36

SEC Delays BlackRock and Fidelity Spot Ethereum ETF Proposals The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on spot Ethereum ETF applications from BlackRock and Fidelity, adding another layer of uncertainty to the cryptocurrency market. This delay comes after the SEC approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier, signalling ongoing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency-related investment products.

Bitcoin Miner Sell-Off and Market Dynamics: Bitcoin miners have been actively reducing their inventories amidst a bullish market sentiment. Data from Glassnode indicates a decline of 8,426 BTC (approximately $530 million) in the BTC holdings of miner wallets since the beginning of the year, bringing the total to 1,812,482 BTC.