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Digital Chamber Urges SEC to End Attacks on Crypto Industry, Embrace Future of Finance
2.7.2024
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion....
Grayscale Highlights Risks of ETH Staking Restrictions in Latest SEC Disclosure
22.6.2024
According to supplemental disclosures in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust 8-K report, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 20, the trust’s inability to utilize its ethereum for staking services places its shares at a “comparative...
Ether ETF approvals show staking may still be a security in SEC's eyes
31.5.2024
The inclusion of staking in filings for Ether ETFs could have been an indication that regulators want to keep a back door open for future scrutiny
ARK and 21Shares drop staking plans from Ethereum ETF proposal
11.5.2024
Bloomberg ETF analyst Erich Balchunas suggests the update may be a response to potential SEC feedback despite no official comments
Coinbase to Pause Staking in California, New Jersey, South Carolina and Wisconsin
14.7.2023
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Coinbase reminds world it tried to ‘embrace regulation’ as SEC sues for violations
6.6.2023
Coinbase met with the SEC 30 times in 2022 seeking regulatory guidance, and now it will “vigorously defend” itself, it says
Coinbase and Algorand give divergent reasons for staking reward suspension
23.3.2023
Algorand Foundation CEO said the crypto exchange is evaluating its products and services after receiving a Wells Notice. Coinbase denies the claim
Coinbase submits petition to explain to SEC that staking is not securities
21.3.2023
The company continues its fight against the recent Commission position on crypto staking
Coinbase will 'happily defend' staking in U.S. courts, says CEO
12.2.2023
Coinbase executives claim that staking is not a security under the US Securities Act or Howey test
Kraken CEO Calls on Congress to Protect US Crypto Industry Following Settlement With SEC Over Staking Program
10.2.2023
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, has called on Congress to pass a law to protect the U.S. crypto industry after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action against his trading platform over its crypto staking service. Kraken’s CEO Responds to SEC Action Kraken...
SEC chair issues warning to crypto firms after action on Kraken staking
10.2.2023
“Don’t have your hand in the customer’s pocket, using their funds for your own platform," Gary Gensler said to companies that needed to register with the SEC
Kraken Winds Down Staking Program, Pays $30 Million to Settle Unregistered Offering of Staking Services Case With SEC
9.2.2023
Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to wind down its cryptocurrency staking program as part of an arrangement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle for the unregistered offer of its staking services. The exchange will also pay $30 million...
Kraken reaches $30M settlement with SEC over staking
9.2.2023
“Kraken not only offered investors outsized returns untethered to any economic realities, but also retained the right to pay them no returns at all,” said Gurbir Grewal
Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Armstrong Comments About SEC Staking Ban
9.2.2023
The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities
Thai SEC Proposes Banning Crypto Businesses From Staking and Lending Activities
17.9.2022
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed banning businesses from engaging in crypto staking and lending activities. The regulator is seeking public comments on the proposal, noting that the purpose of this prohibition is “to provide greater protection to investors...