JPMorgan Blocks Renewal of Gemini Connection Over Disagreement on Data Access Guidelines
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, several significant events have taken place over the past few days.
Crypto Exchanges and Banking
Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is currently experiencing disruptions due to the halting of its reconnection. This has been attributed to JPMorgan's decision to pause Gemini's re-onboarding, a move that Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, suggests is a form of retaliation for his criticisms of JPMorgan's stance on open banking and cryptocurrency access. Winklevoss believes this is part of a broader effort by traditional us banks to push crypto firms out of the financial system.
Regulatory Landscape
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been active in shaping the crypto regulatory landscape. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins has emphasized the need for new crypto regulations, and the SEC has postponed a decision on Fidelity's Ethereum Spot ETF until November. Meanwhile, Defiance has filed with the SEC to launch bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Elsewhere, Bitwise has registered an Avalanche ETF trust in Delaware, indicating a growing interest in decentralised finance (DeFi) and other blockchain-based assets.
Market Trends
In terms of market trends, TAO is gearing up for a potential breakout, with bulls targeting a range between $680 and $730 after a bullish pennant formation.
Meanwhile, in Venezuela, where inflation has risen by 229%, there's a noticeable shift towards USDT.
Industry Insights
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Other Notable Developments
In the world of fintech, Tyler Winklevoss's critique of JPMorgan's new policy to levy charges on fintechs for accessing customer bank data aligns with concerns that this behavior could potentially harm the competitive landscape for fintechs.
Elsewhere, Trump Jr. has reportedly invested in cryptocurrencies, and Thumzup, a digital marketing company, has purchased bitcoin and DOGE. However, the Florida Fund's alleged MSTR allocation remains unverified.
Finally, Firefly, a decentralised platform, is preparing for a token launch following its independence from Mask Network. Ethereum has also seen a significant event with Kiln exiting 1.6 million ETH nodes.
These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency industry, where change is the only constant. As always, it's a space to watch with interest.
