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On August 30, Judge Katherine Polk Failla delivered a significant ruling on a case brought forth by Uniswap users who alleged they lost funds due to scam tokens on the platform. She stated that ETH and Bitcoin qualify as crypto commodities, a pivotal factor in her decision to close the Uniswap case.J udge was not persuaded by arguments suggesting Uniswap token sales were subject to the Exchange Act. Failla is also the judge overseeing the SEC’s case against Coinbase.

Victory in court against the SEC enables Grayscale to transform its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. This development sent Bitcoin soaring past the $27,000 milestone. Within a 45-day period, the SEC can petition for a rehearing. Once this time elapses, the court will deliver a final mandate specifying the future course of action.

European crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a boost in net inflows during June and July, breaking a nearly three-month trend of global ETP outflows. Europe-based ETPs saw inflows of €150 million in June and €60 million in July. The trend change might be attributed to BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF application. However, recent data indicates a downturn in August, possibly due to the SEC's delay in deciding.

The cache of sealed documents consists of 117 pages. These encompass internal Binance.US records, electronic correspondences, and SEC legal filings.

U.S., U.K., and European investment firms are increasingly appointing senior executives for digital asset strategies. Amberdata's recent report reveals that 24% of asset management firms have embraced a digital assets strategy, with another 13% aiming to do so within two years. The study, which surveyed 60 investment professionals, found that nearly half (48%) incorporate digital assets in their portfolios. Despite regulatory challenges, Amberdata anticipates a positive shift in the coming years, especially with Ripple's recent legal win against the SEC.

Facing a court decision that sided with the SEC's classification of LBRY Credits tokens as securities, the crypto startup LBRY is poised to appeal. Taking a leaf out of Ripple's book, they're looking to challenge the $111,614 fine and the bar on issuing tokens.

The XRP correction has offset the entire growth seen after Ripple’s victory over the SEC. The token had skyrocketed by 73% within just 8 hours of the court decision, setting a new annual high.