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Ripple Lawyers Ask S.D.N.Y. Judge to Include Bittner v. U.S. in Its’ Summary Judgment Order

3/5/2023

 
The Supreme Court decided Bittner v. U.S. on February 28, 2023, and Ripple’s Lawyers believe the ruling favors their client’s position in SEC v. Ripple 20-CV-10832, currently pending before the Hon J. Torres in the Southern District of New York. The dispute centers on whether XRP, a token issued by Ripple, was issued in violation of any, or several, SEC regulations.
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What Are Blockchain Layers?

2/22/2023

 
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If you are unfamiliar with Bitcoin, you may have heard the phrase “Layer 2” or “Layer 3” used in connection with blockchain networks. Phemex.com offers a helpful summary:
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•  Layer 1 blockchain refers to the underlying blockchain architecture.
•  Layer 2 blockchain refers to various protocols that are built on top of layer 1 to improve the original blockchain’s functionality.
•  Layer 3 is represented by blockchain-based applications, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) apps, games, or distributed storage apps.

Among the notable layer 2 projects on Bitcoin are the Lightning Network, Liquid Network, and Omni Layer. Lightning Network (LN) is a layer 2 Bitc oin protocol that offers users a fast micro-payment platform. While crypto payments conducted via layer 1, the BTC chain itself, are slow and expensive, payments conducted via LN are executed very quickly and involve very low transaction fees.

The average transaction on Lightning Network is confirmed within seconds, and virtually all transactions are confirmed in less than a minute. In contrast, BTC layer 1 transactions take several minutes to confirm on average, and some transactions may remain in an unconfirmed state for days. For those who prefer a visuals, this graphic from Bitcoin Magazine, an online publication dedicated to Bitcoin news and developments, shows the connection between blockchain network layers:

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U.S. Treasury, SEC Agree Bitcoin is a Commodity, Not a Security

2/15/2023

 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler have each publicly stated that they do not view Bitcoin as a Security. Chairman Gensler has gone so far as to state Bitcoin is the only digital currency that isn’t a security.
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Bitcoin Spot ETF Still an Unrealized Opportunity, Grayscale Investments Cries Foul

2/8/2023

 
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The SEC has rejected dozens of requests from financial groups to sanction a Bitcoin Spot ETF. This has led Forbes to predict the regulation of a spot Bitcoin ETF may be contingent on the passage of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA) by Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, which seeks to clarify what digital currencies are (under US law), how they can be classified (commodities, ancillary assets, and securities) and how tax laws apply to them. Furthermore, the bill aims to establish the bodies in charge of regulating specific digital assets, as well as how anti-money laundering regulations may be applied.

Grayscale Investments (“GBTC”) has pushed back on the legal propriety of these decisions. Saying they mount to arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory actions. "The Administrative Procedure Act and Exchange Act require rules and regulations to be applied without favoritism for one type of product or another," said Grayscale Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm.

DC Mines, LLC, Wholesale Partner of PodMines, Receives 99% UpTime Rating from HashBranch

2/1/2023

 
DC Mines, LLC, an Iowa-based wholesale miner host, received a 99% UpTime rating from HashBranch, a website dedicated to finding reliable miner hosting sites from Bitcoin miners. DC Mines, LLC’s flagship site in Davenport, IA, can tap in to 6 MW of critical mining capacity drawn from an ESG friendly grid generating 80% + of its energy from renewable energy sources.

DC Mines, LLC’s CRO, Tim Mandell, was thrilled with the designation. “We are pretty proud of the service we offer to clients. The 99% UpTime designation reflects the quality of our service and our commitment to delivering reliable hosting sites for cryptocurrency miners.”

If you own more than five Antminer, WhatsMiner, or other cryptocurrency mining rigs / computers, reach out to DC Mines, LLC at https://www.dcmines.com/. For a free wholesale hosting quote, visit https://www.dcmines.com/quote.

ESG Considerations in Bitcoin Mining Site Selection

1/25/2023

 
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ESG is an investing strategy that takes into account environmental, social and corporate governance factors in addition to financial analysis. It is popular with major pension funds that invest the retirements of millions of workers as well as retail investors. Bitcoin miners have been hearing this phrase more lately.

Morgan Stanley’s ESG Review Group recently observed the growing popularity of cryptocurrency has created a new wrinkle for investors—how to balance its potential upside against its inherent environmental and social impacts. Among some of the perspectives Morgan Stanley published in its findings:

“Cryptocurrencies could be one way to increase access to financial systems for the unbanked. Anyone with a smartphone or laptop and internet connection can access cryptocurrencies, which arguably is a lower requirement than that of traditional bank accounts.”

“Cryptocurrencies can support faster and more affordable cross-border transactions—specifically, giving people an easier way to send money to relatives in other countries— and may be a better alternative in countries with volatile or depreciating local currencies.”

“In 2021, an estimated $14 billion of cryptocurrency, or just 0.15% of crypto volume traded, was associated with criminal activity.”

Analysts covering cryptocurrency and sustainability at Morgan Stanley argue that new crypto regulations are likely to change the rules of investing in crypto-related products and likely the scope of services offered around cryptocurrency as well.

Three Main Costs of Mining for Bitcoin

1/18/2023

 
Mining for Bitcoin has three main costs: the equipment, the electricity, and the floor space.

Most Bitcoin miners use Antminer or WhatsMiner equipment. The average cost of a 1 yr mining contract with Podmines today is $9,500.00, including the cost of the equipment. Prices are subject to change.

​Email info@podmines.com for more information on how you can start mining today. Limited space remaining.
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Market Indicators Trending Toward XRP Winning SEC Lawsuit

1/11/2023

 
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CoinGate and BitMart – two cryptocurrency exchange platforms – relisted XRP for trading recently. XRP is the token used by Ripple. According to Ripple’s website, their corporate mission is, “Build breakthrough crypto solutions for a world without economic borders. Through blockchain technology, Ripple enables global financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers to move, manage and tokenize value, helping to unlock greater economic opportunity for everyone, everywhere.

Many exchanges – including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken – suspended XRP trading after the SEC announced an enforcement action against XRP. XRP is the native cryptocurrency of XRP Ledger, which is an open-source, public blockchain designed to facilitate faster and cheaper payments. Trading XRP remains suspended on the majority of exchanges.
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Sending payments overseas using the legacy financial system typically takes one to four business days and can be expensive. If a person uses XRP as a bridging currency, it’s possible to settle cross-border transactions in less than five seconds on the open-source XRP Ledger blockchain at a fraction of the cost of the more traditional methods, according to CoinDesk.

Bankruptcy Judge Rules Company, not Crypto Depositors, Own Deposited Cryptocurrency

1/4/2023

 
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The Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York ruled earlier this week that  based on Celsius's unambiguous Terms of Use, and subject to any reserved defenses, that when the cryptocurrency assets (including stablecoins, discussed in detail below) were deposited in Earn Accounts, the cryptocurrency assets became Celsius's property; and the cryptocurrency assets remaining in the Earn Accounts on the Petition Date became property of the Debtors' bankruptcy estates (the "Estates").
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The States of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, and the District of Columbia all participated in the proceeding, argued, among other things, that because Celsius is under investigation in several states for marketing securities without necessary registrations and without complying with state regulatory frameworks and federal law, and therefore the Celsius could not rely on the arguably unlawful Terms of Use to determine the purported ownership of these assets and what rights they have in them.

​The case is In re Celsius Network LLC, No. 22-10964 (MG).

Nascent Cryptocurrency Industry Subject to Potential Legislative, Regulatory Whiplash

12/28/2022

 
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The Brookings Institute prepared a synopsis of the “competing priorities facing U.S. Crypto regulations” in the coming years. The commentary prepared by Brookings accurately reflects the Biden administration’s attitude towards cryptocurrency right now: “to both support development of cryptocurrencies and to restrict their illegal uses”.
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However, a laissez-faire attitude towards regulation today may make the industry much more difficult to meaningfully regulate even three or four years from now. And it means more uncertainty in the near future for cryptocurrency holders. Administrative agencies, the Executive branch, the Legislative branch and even the Courts have had relatively little to say about cryptocurrency in the previous decade. Seeing federal and state legislatures taking the first stabs at regulating “PoW” vs. “PoS” consensus models indicate all of these different governing bodies will seek to exert more influence over this growing sector.

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