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#Crypto exchange Gemini defends against SEC lawsuit over "Gemini Earn" service for alleged securities violations. Gemini challenges SEC's vague classification and labeling of assets as securities.

Want to Know What is #Gemini's defense against the SEC lawsuit concerning "Gemini Earn"? & Why does Gemini argue that the SEC's case lacks clear classification?

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https://coinpedia.org/news/gemini-exchange-responds-to-sec-lawsuit-dismissal-motion-filed/
Want to know What is the dispute between #Gemini and the #SEC regarding securities sales?

Gemini, a crypto exchange, challenges SEC's claims on its lending program. It cites #Ripple case, questions SEC's definitions, consistency, fairness. Dispute on securities classification.

https://coinpedia.org/news/gemini-challenges-sec-in-crypto-legal-battle-citing-ripple-case/
BREAKING: #Grayscale Parent Company DCG & Gemini Exchange Sued by New York Attorney General #CryptoNews

🔵New York attorney general Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against
#Gemini Trust, #Genesis Global, and Digital Currency Group, alleging they defrauded over 230,000 investors of more than $1 billion.

🔵The lawsuit also names former Genesis CEO Soichiro "Michael" Moro and DCG founder Barry Silbert for attempting to hide the financial condition of Genesis.

🔵The allegations highlight similarities with the FTX and Alameda situation, involving large debts, poor risk management, and concealment attempts.

🔵The lawsuit seeks restitution for defrauded investors, including around 29,000 New Yorkers, and disgorgement of any ill-gotten gains within the under-regulated
#cryptocurrency industry.
Top #CryptoNews In Last 12 Hours

#Cryptocurrency

1️⃣ #OpenAI seeks trillions for #AI chip development to address scaling constraints and chip scarcity. CEO Sam Altman leads efforts, engaging global investors.

2️⃣Spot #BitcoinETFs saw $403M inflow amid $BTC surpassing $46K, signaling strong investor demand and growing market interest.

3️⃣London police find spoof address linked to #blockchain.com; block 43 phishing web domains, warning against #cybercrimes.

4️⃣ US bans AI-generated voices in robocalls under telemarketing laws, aiming to curb scams and protect consumers.

5️⃣ Google has announced that its AI chatbot, #Bard, has been officially rebranded to #Gemini, with a mobile app launch in the United States.
Top #CryptoNews In Last 12 Hours

1️⃣ #Coinbase sought to launch perpetual futures contracts in Canada, engaged with #regulators for policy updates. #Kraken and #Gemini also increase Canadian investments.

2️⃣ #Ether's price surges, nearing $3,000 for the first time in almost 2 years, while Bitcoin remains steady. Public holiday in US limits #Bitcoin demand.#Altcoins show potential.

3️⃣ Bitcoin holdings on #Coinbase hit a 9-year low as whales withdraw $1B $BTC, sparking debate on supply shock or over-the-counter liquidity.

4️⃣ The #Cryptomarket saw a $2.45 billion inflow, led by the US. Bitcoin dominated with $2.42 billion. Total Assets Under Management reached $67 billion.the highest since December 2021.

5️⃣ British gov't planned #crypto rules approval by lawmakers within 6 months before 2024 election, addressing regulatory concerns. Announced by Bloomberg.
Top #CryptoNews of Last Week

1️⃣ #BTC surged 5.25% on February 28th, exceeding $60,000, hitting a record high of 64K. February saw a nearly 45% increase.

2️⃣ In February, #Ethereum surged over 47%, hitting 3.4K on February 28th. It marked its sixth month of gains and its best since July 2022.

3️⃣#MicroStrategy bought 3,000 #bitcoins at $51,813/coin. By Feb 25, 2024, they held 193,000 bitcoins. #Saylor's wealth surged $700M.

4️⃣ Hong Kong's SFC CEO Anita ordered service providers to halt operations by May 31st without licenses. Deadline for virtual asset licenses passed on February 29th.

5️⃣President Nayib Bukele revealed #ElSalvador's #Bitcoin profits surpassing 40% with no plans to sell holdings. Acquisition cost: $44,292; 2,381 #bitcoins held.

6️⃣#SBF's lawyer seeks 63 to 78 months imprisonment, disputing fraud claims. SBF's diagnosed anhedonic depression considered for reduced sentence.

7️⃣After Nigeria banned cryptocurrency trading sites, executives were detained, and passports seized. Central Bank expressed concern over #Binance's operations.

8️⃣#Gemini returned $1.1 billion to customers post-settlement with NYDFS, addressing compliance lapses and reputational damage.

9️⃣ #DoKwon's potential extradition delays from Montenegro might make him miss the US civil trial against the SEC scheduled on March 25th.