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Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February
22.11.2024
Another Democratic commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission is following Chair Gary Gensler out the door in January, leaving the agency with a Republican majority as it weighs a likely course shift under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump
SEC broker-dealer rule struck down by US courts, big win for crypto
21.11.2024
The crypto industry's recent legal wins include the CFPB excluding crypto wallets from oversight and Gary Gensler's planned resignation
U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto
21.11.2024
A Texas federal court has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. This adds a significant legal loss to the crypto legacy of SEC Chair Gary...
SEC delays Franklin Templeton crypto index ETF decision
20.11.2024
According to Eric Balchunas, the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in the United States was the most successful ETF launch in history
Ex-SEC Lawyers Agree: Crypto Enforcement Shackles May Take Time to Resolve
14.11.2024
After years of legal wrangling with the U.S. securities regulator, President-elect Donald Trump's win was taken by the crypto industry as a definitive sign that their courtroom shackles and enforcement actions would be thrown off when he takes the oath of office again
Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor
12.11.2024
Trump's victory presents a unique opportunity to reshape regulation and ensure no future SEC Chair can hamstring the industry again. Expect pushback
Crypto community reacts to reports of Wall St. lawyer up for SEC chair role
9.11.2024
The latest rumored candidate under Donald Trump's upcoming administration to potentially replace SEC chair Gary Gensler has sparked a mixed reaction from the crypto community
Here's How Quickly Gary Gensler Could Lose His SEC Chair Gig Under Trump
7.11.2024
With the crypto-friendly Donald Trump being elected president, industry leaders are now awaiting his first big move, which could be appointing a new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC seeks dismissal of Kraken defenses in ongoing legal dispute
7.11.2024
The SEC argued that Kraken’s defenses about the major questions doctrine are a “due process fail as a matter of the law.”
SEC’s Mark Uyeda has high chance of becoming next chair — Lawyer
7.11.2024
The SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is unlikely to replace Gary Gensler as the new chair, crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky believes
SEC’s Mark Uyeda has strong chance of becoming next chair — Lawyer
7.11.2024
The SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is unlikely to replace Gary Gensler as the new chair, crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky said
Cyprus regulator extends FTX suspension to May 2025
6.11.2024
Cyrpus’ securities regulator has extended the suspension on FTX Europe for the fourth time, which stops trading on the platform but allows customers to withdraw funds
Cyprus regulator extends FTX suspension to May 2025
6.11.2024
For a fourth time, Cyrpus’ securities regulator has extended the suspension of FTX Europe, which stops trading on the platform but allows customers to withdraw funds
Binance, CZ file motion to dismiss SEC’s amended complaint
5.11.2024
Secondary market resales of crypto assets long after they were first distributed by their developers are not “securities” transactions, lawyers for Binance and its former CEO argued
Immutable pledges to fight after SEC ‘sprayed and prayed’ Wells notice
1.11.2024
Blockchain gaming platform Immutable says it received a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities law violations within "hours" of its first interaction with the regulator
Immutable pledges to fight after SEC ‘sprayed and prayed’ Wells notice
1.11.2024
Blockchain gaming platform Immutable says it received a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities law violations within "hours" of its first interaction with the regulator
Gary Gensler's Contentious Reign Over Crypto Approaches Its Twilight
22.10.2024
Someday soon, somebody besides Gary Gensler will be calling the shots at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and most of the crypto industry will rejoice.More than any other figure in the U.S. government, this SEC chair played an unflinching antagonist to its aims. That no-holds-barred...
Web3 Markets in Infancy, Viewed as ‘Lottery’ by Investors, Says Finance Veteran
20.10.2024
Web3 markets remain in their early stages, with many participants viewing them as a “lottery,” according to Artur Guliński, co-founder of Orbitt. This trend is particularly evident in blockchain ecosystems where meme tokens hold significant influence, Guliński, a market dynamics...
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...
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