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SEC Chair wishes Bitcoin a ‘sweet sixteen’ for white paper anniversary
22.10.2024
In an interview with Bloomberg, Gary Gensler suggested he had no plans to alter the SEC’s course on its “regulation by enforcement” approach to crypto
SEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025
22.10.2024
The regulator’s Division of Examinations specifically named spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products in its priorities after their 2024 launch.
CFTC chair says agency is ‘handcuffed’ as crypto regulations stall: Report
22.10.2024
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam hopes a new Congress and president can accelerate crypto regulations.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Highlights XRP and Crypto Potential Amid Regulatory Heat
22.10.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk addressed XRP and cryptocurrency during a town hall in Pittsburgh, acknowledging crypto’s potential amid regulatory scrutiny. Musk emphasized that cryptocurrency plays a crucial role in promoting individual freedom and countering centralized control....
2 Outcomes: Ripple’s Legal Chief Reveals Best SEC Can Hope for in XRP Appeal
22.10.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer has highlighted two potential outcomes for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He explained the SEC’s best-case scenario and noted that Ripple’s Fair Notice defense remains solid....
XRP’s Legal Status Unshaken Amid SEC Appeal – Ripple Prepares Counterstrike
20.10.2024
Ripple’s legal chief has reaffirmed that the core ruling declaring XRP not a security remains intact despite the appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator’s move challenges several other aspects of the July 2023 ruling regarding XRP. Ripple plans...
Powell’s Legacy, the Ethics of ‘Doxing’, and Uptober or Rektober
19.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Inflation, Memecoin drama, the SEC, and More...
GOAT, the AI-Launched Meme Token—Navigating the Regulatory Uncertainty of Autonomous Agents
19.10.2024
In recent developments, a notable instance occurred involving a tech titan, Marc Andreessen, and an AI bot named Truth Terminal. Andreessen’s decision to grant $50,000 in bitcoin to this semi-autonomous AI agent, to fund hardware upgrades and launch a cryptocurrency token named GOAT...
SEC approves New York Stock Exchange listing of Bitcoin options ETF
18.10.2024
Traders believe that the approval of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will inject much-needed liquidity into the markets
Montenegro halts Do Kwon’s extradition again ahead of appeal ruling
18.10.2024
Do Kwon’s extradition has been delayed again, to the surprise of the Justice Ministry
Montenegro halts Do Kwon’s extradition again ahead of appeal ruling
18.10.2024
Do Kwon’s extradition has been delayed again, to the surprise of the Justice Ministry
Crypto.com v. SEC Is a Bold, 'Bet the Company' Case
18.10.2024
If the company's case can clear one procedural hurdle, it will have the SEC on its heels in Texas
Crypto.com sees ‘strong legal footing’ in crypto rulings against SEC
18.10.2024
Previous crypto rulings against the SEC have put Crypto.com on a “strong legal footing” in its lawsuit against the regulator, its chief legal officer Nick Lundgren said
Crypto.com sees ‘strong legal footing’ in crypto rulings against SEC
18.10.2024
Previous crypto rulings against the SEC have put Crypto.com on a “strong legal footing” in its lawsuit against the regulator, its chief legal officer Nick Lundgren said
SEC goes after Ripple execs in latest appeal of securities sales lawsuit
18.10.2024
Ripple’s native coin XRP is down 1.2% in the last 12 hours. Why? The United States Securities and…
SEC’s Ripple appeal doesn’t challenge XRP non-security status
18.10.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, emphasized that the SEC’s Form C doesn’t appeal the ruling that XRP is not a security
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
18.10.2024
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026...
SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?
18.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed the XRP ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, reigniting the legal battle over whether XRP sales on crypto exchanges qualify as securities. The regulator challenges key aspects of the court decision, including rulings that cleared...
FBI Arrests Alleged SEC Hacker Linked to Fake Tweet Saying Bitcoin ETFs Were Approved
17.10.2024
FBI Arrests Alabama Man in Connection With SEC X Account Hack That Spiked Bitcoin Prices
17.10.2024
A man from Athens, Alabama, was arrested Thursday for his role in the January 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account. The hack led to a false announcement regarding bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), temporarily causing bitcoin prices to rise by $1,000. SEC...