2019-2-19 12:13 |
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has outlined what it believes to be the consistent threads running through fraudulent initial coin offerings
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance clarified that memecoins do not constitute securities under federal law, marking a notable stance on a sector of the crypto market often fueled by speculation and internet culture.
The 90-day moving average of altcoin trading volume on centralized exchanges has risen since mid-November, potentially signaling the start of an altcoin season, according to CryptoQuant. CryptoQuant CEO and founder Ki Young Ju shared data showing the trading volume ratio of altcoins compared to Bitcoin (BTC) rose from 1.
Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump. fun has launched a mobile app supporting iOS and Android devices, according to a Feb. 14 announcement. The app allows users to buy, sell, and create tokens for free, manage their digital portfolios, and track assets in real-time.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said the crypto-friendly environment gaining shape in the US would be a “tailwind” for the firm’s business due to the benefits stablecoins and tokenization offer compared to the traditional financial system.
OpenSea has announced the launch of its OS2 open beta platform and confirmed plans to release a token called SEA. The move consolidates NFT and token trading into one marketplace while introducing cross-chain purchasing and a fee structure set at 0.
A user created nearly 18,000 tokens via memecoin launchpad Pump. Fun, raking in almost $3. 8 million in profits from trades, according to Conor Grogan, head of product business operations at Coinbase.
Tether has minted its first batch of USDT stablecoins this year, adding $1 billion to the TRON blockchain. On Jan. 29, data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence confirmed the transaction, showing that Tether paid no fees for the large-scale mint.
