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China's slowdown, market melt-up, crypto crackdown: Top stories

China's exports have plunged by 7% since last May. In the U.S., market melt-ups continue to set the stage for a bull market run while market risks still loom. The SEC filed to freeze Binance's assets in the regulator's lawsuit against the crypto exchange. Yahoo Finance Live anchor Brad Smith breaks down the top three developing stories this morning.

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  SEC sues Coinbase

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  Coinbase, Binance sued by SEC: Where does regulation go from here?

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Coinbase, Binance sued: What is the SEC alleging?

The Securities Exchange Commission has sued Coinbase, alleging the firm broke securities law. Yahoo Finance legal reporter Alexis Keenan explains the SEC's suit and markets reporter Jared Blikre breaks down the market reaction.

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  Coinbase sued by SEC, stock tumbles nearly 15%

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  How crypto market is reacting to SEC's Coinbase lawsuit

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SEC sues Coinbase: How will Coinbase push back?

The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued crypto exchange Coinbase over allegedly running as an unregulated securities exchange. Mark Palmer, Berenberg Capital Markets Senior Equity Research Analyst – Fintech and Digital Assets, breaks down the implications of this landmark case upon the entire crypto industry.

Kim Kardashian EMAX Suit to Proceed as Court Considers Updated Complaint

A California judge backtracked on a tentative ruling to dismiss the allegations against the reality TV star after receiving a more detailed complaint.

Aave Lending Protocol Moves Closer to Launching GHO Stablecoin on Ethereum Mainnet

Aave Companies proposed two key features for the decentralized stablecoin in a governance post on Tuesday.

Bitcoin, Ether fall; most top 10 cryptos rise following SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase

Most top 10 cryptos rebounded, despite the SEC suing Coinbase exchange a day after it sued Binance’s U.S. arm.

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle obtains Singapore license for digital payments, others

Circle Singapore said Wednesday it has received a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Why lack of diversification is cripping to the crypto market

Small cryptos often rise and fall with BTC and ETH — the market’s two biggest players. The concentration risk is profound, and here's why you should care.

Bitcoin, Ether most other top crypto bounce back even as Coinbase joins Binance as SEC lawsuit target

Nearly all top 10 tokens rebounded as investors look beyond U.S. regulator’s lawsuits against two of the world’s most influential crypto exchanges.

Optimism Deploys Bedrock Upgrade

Modular Architecture Lays Groundwork For ‘Superchain’ Of Interconnected Layer 2s.

Binance sees $780 million of outflows since being sued by the SEC for breaking securities rules and running a 'web of deception'

The SEC said that Binance has operated an illegal exchange and engaged in a "web of deception" meant to flaunt US securities rules.

• Investors pull $780 million out of Binance in the wake of SEC lawsuit - Nansen

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  Zhao-controlled Binance trading firms at heart of SEC lawsuit

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Lightning Data Analytics Firm Amboss Launches New ‘Liner’ Index for Bitcoin Yield

The company says the new index dubbed Lightning Network Rate (Liner) could be like Bitcoin’s version of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), a global reference rate for loans. Liner complements Magma, the Lightning liquidity marketplace launched by Amboss last year.

Prices of Some Crypto Coins Drop After SEC Says They're Securities

Prices of some major cryptocurrencies dropped Tuesday after the Securities and Exchange Commission [sued crypto exchange Coinbase](https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-sues-coinbase-says-it-is-unregistered-broker-dealer-95ec0637?mod=hp_lead_pos2) and said it considers more than a dozen coins it traded to be securities. + Tokens of the Solana, Cardano and Polygon networks, which were among those listed as securities in the SEC suit, tumbled between 6% and 9% each. The lawsuit against Coinbase came after a similar action against Binance Monday, which also sent crypto prices falling.

If Crypto Wants Institutional Dollars, It Needs an ESG Game Plan: Consensus 2023 Attendees

Attendees at Consensus 2023 argue that the crypto industry should embrace ESG and not hide from it in an excerpt from CoinDesk’s first-ever Consensus @ Consensus Report.

Coinbase plunges 21% after the SEC sues the crypto exchange for breaking US securities laws

"Coinbase's alleged failures deprive investors of critical protections, including rulebooks that prevent fraud and manipulation," Gary Gensler said.

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  US tightens crackdown on crypto with lawsuits against Coinbase, Binance

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  SEC’s Coinbase Lawsuit Heralds Deepening US Crypto Crackdown

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Bitcoin Erases Losses as SEC Sues Coinbase, Binance

Crypto markets were steady as the regulator filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, a day after filing charges against Binance.

SEC sues Coinbase over alleged securities violations, fraud

Crypto platform Coinbase is being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which alleges the company is operating as an unregistered securities exchange. Yahoo Finance's Jennifer Schonberger breaks down the SEC's allegations.

10 Things in Tech: Hello, Apple Vision Pro

In today's edition: Apple unveils $3,499 Vision Pro, Disney develops content for Apple's headset, and Linda Yaccarino starts as Twitter CEO.

Bitcoin takes a bath as SEC sues exchange giant Binance

Bitcoin’s price fell to its lowest point in weeks on Tuesday as the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced it is suing crypto exchange Binance.

Binance Lawsuit Triggers $700M in Withdrawals; Metaverse Tokens Named by SEC Lead Decline

The unprecedented withdrawals only reflect a small amount of Binance's reserves, according to data from CryptoQuant.

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  First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Stay Down Following SEC Suing Binance

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  SEC’s Binance.US Probe Started in 2020, Court Filings Show

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Bitcoin, Ether skid; BNB drops more than 10% after U.S. securities regulator sues Binance

All top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies took a sharp fall Tuesday morning in Asia, after the SEC sued Binance over alleged securities violations.