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Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Alleged Political Orchestration Behind the Debanking of 30 US Crypto Founders!

Recent revelations have sparked controversy regarding the alleged "debanking" of numerous tech founders in the United States, particularly those involved in the cryptocurrency industry. This issue came to light following comments made by Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed these debanking allegations on X.

The U.S. Reclaims Its Crypto Crown: Trump’s Election and Gensler’s Exit Signal a New Era!

The U.S. is poised to reassert its dominance in the global crypto arena following the election of crypto-friendly President Donald Trump and the impending departure of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This seismic shift in leadership is expected to transform the U.S. into a powerhouse for digital assets, attracting innovation and investment that had been stifled under previous regulatory regimes.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Reaps Rewards from Trump Victory – A Boost for Crypto-Friendly Policies

With Donald Trump’s win, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has seen his fortune grow by over $2 billion as Coinbase shares soared 31% post-election. Armstrong, like Elon Musk, bet big on pro-crypto candidates and now stands as another beneficiary of Trump’s return to power. The crypto community is hopeful that Trump’s administration will usher in a more supportive regulatory environment.

SEC Pushes Back Against Coinbase’s Expansive Subpoena Request

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal court to reject Coinbase’s sweeping subpoena request, which seeks to obtain the personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Coinbase, led by CEO Brian Armstrong, has been accused by the SEC of overreaching in its strategy to gather evidence for its defense in the ongoing legal battle with the SEC over alleged securities law violations, CoinDesk reports.

Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Misrepresentation and Strategic Lies!

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase and its CEO Brian Armstrong are at the center of a new class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accuses them of deceiving investors by selling digital assets that are allegedly securities. The legal challenge, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, claims that tokens such as Solana’s SOL, Polygon’s MATIC, and six others should be classified as securities.

Kathryn Haun Resigns From The Coinbase Board!

Coinbase, a pivotal player in the U.S. crypto space, has experienced a notable shift in its leadership structure as a key board member, Kathryn "Katie" Haun, announced her resignation after seven years of influential service. Haun is the founder and CEO of Haun Ventures, a $1.5 billion venture capital firm focusing on the crypto industry. Previously, she was a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

Crypto Bulls Are Back: Coinbase Stocks Skyrocket Following Stellar Financial Performance

Shares of U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase experienced a significant surge, outperforming Wall Street's forecasts with a notable increase in transaction revenue, which doubled in the last quarter as the crypto market experienced an upturn. The crypto exchange surpassed analysts' predictions for Q4/2023, with earnings of $1.04 per share, a stark contrast to the anticipated $0.02 per share. Coinbase's share price jumped by 14% to $189.36 in the after-hours trading session on Thursday.

The Day After – Crypto ETFs and the Irony of Wall Street’s Latest Craze

Yesterday marked a historic moment in the world of cryptocurrencies as the SEC finally nodded in agreement, giving the green light to not one, not two, but eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs. The crypto world, long seen as the rebellious teenager of the financial markets, has finally been invited to the Wall Street's fancy dinner party. And oh, what an entrance it made! The crypto industry was enthusiastic and confirmed. And rightly so!

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao And Other Crypto Entrepreneurs Saw Massive Wealth Growth In 2023.

In 2023, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, experienced a remarkable wealth increase despite significant legal challenges.CZ's net worth soared by about $25 billion, reaching an estimated $37 billion. This surge was primarily driven by the recovery in crypto markets and increased trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.

Embattled SEC Chair Gary Gensler Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over His Handling Of The FTX Case!

The 45-minute Zoom call between SEC Chair Gary Gensler and the disgraded FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) in March 2022 raises questions. New York Post's On The Money revealed that Gensler did not seek approval from the SEC's Office of the Ethics Counsel for the meeting, which goes against the agency's protocol. Experts suggest that it likely would have been denied if he had sought permission.

Coinbase And Binance Fight Back Against U.S. Regulator SEC And Its Chair Gery Gensler!

We are only in the middle of the week, but the first few days have provided a lot of excitement in the crypto market. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), chaired by Gary Gensler, has filed lawsuits against two major crypto exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, for violating securities laws. Both crypto exchanges are fighting back and are now heavily blaming the regulator for not providing the requested guidance.

Transaction Revenues Of Crypto Exchange Coinbase Collapsed!

Amid Crypto Winter, the crypto exchange Coinbase faced a steep decline in its transaction revenues in Q3 2022 but managed to cut its losses in half compared to the prior quarter. In its shareholder letter released on Nov. 3, the company informed that transaction revenue had fallen from $1.089 million in Q3 2021 to $365.9 million, representing a decline of 62%. The company blamed the poor economic conditions, with daily average crypto market capitalization falling 30%. Tough time for crypto!