Battle of the Bastards 🥊

May 12, 2023

GM Brew Crew, as it's Friday, you know it's about time to start crafting Monday's stories. But before you do, grab this fresh cup of knowledge we have for you below. ⬇️

On the menu today:

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Backing Coinbase in Lawsuit Battle 💙

  • MetaMask Enables ETH Purchases via PayPal 💰

  • Binance.US Seeking New Reputation 📈

Today’s Charts:

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Backing Coinbase in Lawsuit Battle 💙

One of the most powerful business organizations around the globe is supporting Coinbase in their lawsuit against the SEC.

  • Coinbase took the SEC to court in April amidst the growing tensions of crypto businesses being pushed overseas. The Chamber of Commerce took a stance and expressed support for Coinbase in their lawsuit against the SEC.

  • The Chamber stated, “The SEC’s actions are not just harmful; they are unlawful; and the consequences of the SEC’s continued delay are severe for that reason too,” in regards to the SEC failing to establish clear rules and guidelines for crypto companies. 🤯

  • Why does this matter? Well, if you aren’t familiar with the crypto world, getting support from one of the most influential business organizations in the world is a big deal. The crypto industry is in need of guardrails in order to prepare for mass adoption, and these powerful organizations will be responsible for setting the stage.

  • ⬇️Check out this thread below for more details.

MetaMask Enables ETH Purchases via Paypal 💰

MetaMask is the first web3 wallet to enable ETH purchases via PayPal, with support for ETH transfer from PayPal to MetaMask to encourage self-custody.

  • PayPal's collab with MetaMask adds it to the extensive network of payment providers that have integrated with MetaMask, including major players like MoonPay, Coinbase Pay, and many more.

  • Reports indicate in December 2022, PayPal collaborated with ConsenSys, MetaMask's parent company, to facilitate cryptocurrency purchases and enable exploration of the broader web3 ecosystem for its users.

  • MetaMask's integration with PayPal was announced only a few weeks after the introduction of a new feature enabling users to buy cryptocurrency using fiat currency directly from its Portfolio dApp.😎

Binance.US Seeking New Reputation 📈

Binance and CEO/founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) are strategizing to “look better” in the eyes of U.S. regulators.

  • Binance.US, a U.S. based crypto exchange, is exploring ways to reduce the dominance of its parent company, Binance, in the U.S. market. Binance holds over 70% of the trading volume in the U.S. crypto market through its U.S.-based subsidiary.

  • U.S. regulatory authorities and CZ have a rocky relationship as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued the crypto exchange in March.

  • Binance establishing a good relationship with U.S. authorities is a step in the right direction but clear rules/regulations need to be put in place or else the U.S. will fall behind quickly.

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