SEC vs. XRP Bombshell, FDIC’s Crypto Truth, and a Banking Cover-Up?

Major XRP and crypto news you need to see—SEC developments, the FDIC’s shocking crypto revelation, the dark reality of Operation Choke Point 2.0. Banks don’t want you to know this, and the final day for enrolling in Crypto DeFi Pro.

The Daily Ninja 2/7/25

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

🔄 The SEC's Chief Litigation Lawyer, Jorge Tenorino, was reassigned from overseeing enforcement actions against prominent cryptocurrency firms to the IT department, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach to crypto regulation.

🏛️ Tenorino's reassignment comes after his involvement in leading six high-profile lawsuits in the cryptocurrency space, including cases against Ripple, Coinbase, and Tron.

🤔 The crypto community views this move as the SEC potentially "backpedaling and scared", with some speculating that the agency may be reassessing its aggressive stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

😅 Ripple's General Counsel responded humorously on Twitter, highlighting the industry's criticism of the SEC's approach as regulatory overreach.

📊 This development suggests a possible recalibration of the SEC's crypto enforcement strategy, potentially impacting ongoing and future cases in the cryptocurrency space.

Feb 6, 2025

🔄 The FDIC released 790 pages of letters revealing systematic resistance to banks offering crypto services, signaling an accelerating crypto regulatory pivot.

🏛️ FDIC acting chairman Travis Hill is re-evaluating supervisory approach to crypto activities due to concerns about the new president's crypto ownership and bullishness.

📊 Banks and institutions were flagging crypto transactions as fraudulent even for users with multiple successful transactions, indicating a broader regulatory bias.

👨‍⚖️ The SEC is dialing down oversight on crypto-related activities, with lawyers resigning and being reassigned due to the significant industry shift.

💼 Coinbase filed Freedom of Information Act requests in October 2024 related to the debanking of crypto firms under Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

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Feb 5, 2025

🏦 The US Senate Banking Committee is investigating claims that banks are restricting cryptocurrency services, including wire transfers to exchanges like Coinbase, Gemini, and Uphold, as part of Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

🔎 In December 2022, the FDIC asked nearly two dozen banks to pause cryptocurrency-related activities, according to letters obtained by Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Gual.

💼 Banks have been buying up cryptocurrency projects while simultaneously making it difficult for individuals to access them, creating a potential conflict of interest.

📄 The FDIC released documents indicating a potential overhaul in its regulatory approach towards cryptocurrency activities, which could significantly impact the industry's future.

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Feb 5, 2025

🔗 The XRP Ledger experienced a temporary halt in block production for about an hour, with CTO David Schwarz noting that consensus was running but validations were not being published.

🏛️ The SEC's crypto unit is undergoing a shakeup, with staff reassignments and scaled-back crypto enforcement, potentially benefiting XRP as government agencies face pressure.

📊 SEC Commissioner Pierce outlined a new approach to crypto regulation, including evaluating security status of assets and potentially providing retroactive relief for certain token offerings.

📉 The fear and greed index on CoinMarketCap is at 38, approaching historic lows, indicating recent market falls occurred on small volume - a sign of weak hands selling.

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