
XRP is not a security, Celsius CEO arrested on criminal charges, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 9-15
Ripple Labs has partially defeated the SEC in court, triggering a price increase for XRP. A billion-dollar fine was imposed on Celsius Network by the FTC, and its CEO was arrested for fraud.

Entity representing Binance customers seeks compensation
The mysterious entity called Eeon seeks compensation from Binance and the U.S. SEC, equivalent to 20% of the daily value of withheld funds per customer, totaling $1000 per day.

SEC accepts BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, signaling regulatory review
The SEC’s acknowledgment indicates the commencement of the official review process for BlackRock’s ETF proposal.

DeFi Lender MarginFi Fuels Growth With Loyalty Points, Spurring Talk of ‘Solana Renaissance’
MarginFi has doubled its user base in two weeks after unveiling a loyalty points program that some believe will lead to a token airdrop.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $30K, Crypto Prices Buckle After Altcoin Frenzy on XRP Ruling
Ripple's XRP was down 25% from its highest levels on Thursday.

What Ripple’s Partial XRP Win Means for Other Crypto Firms Fighting SEC
Coinbase and Binance have a new precedent to cite in court – if the decision survives potential appeal. That’s no sure thing, lawyers said.

Price analysis 7/14: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, LTC, MATIC, DOT
Bitcoin and several altcoins are taking a breather after the sharp rally of the past two days, but the general trend remains bullish.

Why is Cardano price up today?
Cardano price has rallied substantially as traders see its potential of bypassing the SEC's regulatory threats based on the recent Ripple win.

Token hoarders defeat the purpose of most DAOs: Study
The study also showed that decentralized organizations work best when they’re built around a tight-knit group of focused participants.

Filecoin storage utilization surpasses 7% in Q2: Report
Although utilization rose, protocol and supply revenue declined, as more providers slashed fees to incentivize adoption.

7 blockchain-based platforms for content creators
From Steemit and LBRY to Ujo Music and SuperRare, discover how blockchain technology empowers content creators in the digital age.

2023 Layoff Tracker: Binance Cuts 1,000 Employees, Report Says
Second quarter layoffs continue apace after more than 136,000 employees were cut by major U.S. companies in the first quarter of 2023.