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As NEAR Protocol promotes its Blockchain Operating System vision, we review differing approaches to blockchain scaling.
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A fork of the original Bitcoin network, Litecoin never gained the same reputation as a hot investment as its predecessor. But, having survived several bear cycles, crypto's "digital silver" is drawing investor attention.

The exchange has been compelled to provide identifying information on certain clients but the court conceded that they tax agency overreached in some requests.

The move mirrors the other applications filed by Cboe Global Markets on behalf of global asset manager Fidelity and ARK Investments, which also chose to list Coinbase as their SSA partner.

News of impending rejection from the SEC over language concerning surveillance agreements have led to a wave of updated refilings.

The legislation combines 19 different crypto-related bills that aim to establish a regulatory framework for the industry and define digital assets that are securities.

The SEC's "rejection" of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on June 30, has more to do with clarity of language than rejecting the applications on principle.