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Hashdex Withdraws Application for Spot Ether ETF, SEC Filings Show
30.5.2024
According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 24, Hashdex has officially withdrawn its application for the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF.
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Texas Regulator Orders Arkbit Crypto Mining To Shut Down
29.5.2024
A phoney Arkbit cryptocurrency cloud mining enterprise has suffered a significant setback at the hands of the Texas State Securities Board. A cease-and-desist order was issued by the SEC on May 28 against Arkbit Capital for allegedly using dishonest tactics to commit an investment fraud.
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Arkbit crypto mining MLM fraud busted by Texas regulators
29.5.2024
Arkbit falsely claimed to operate Arkansas-based data centers for cloud mining various cryptocurrencies
Torque Drift 2 devs quit after Web3 pivot; game NFTs are not securities: Web3 Gamer
28.5.2024
Ten devs quit Torque Drift 2 after studio added blockchain, Saga CEO says in-game assets aren’t securities, MetaFighter review: Web3 Gamer
Uniswap Foundation Shares Balance Sheet as Fee Vote Nears
27.5.2024
The Uniswap Foundation's balance sheet shows $41.41 million in fiat and stablecoins and 730,000 UNI tokens
Argentina aims to learn from El Salvador's Bitcoin success
27.5.2024
Argentina wants to learn from El Salvador’s experience of Bitcoin adoption and other cryptocurrency activities
South Korea Urged to Follow US Lead on Crypto ETFs After Ethereum Approval
27.5.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of spot Ethereum ETFs last week has ignited pressure on South Korea's financial regulators to greenlight similar crypto exchange-traded funds.
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Argentinian Regulators Talk Bitcoin with El Salvador Authorities
27.5.2024
Argentinian regulators have been talking to their counterparts in El Salvador about Bitcoin (BTC) adoption, the National Securities Commission of Argentina (CNV) confirmed this weekend.
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Spot Ethereum ETF approval 'may be better for Bitcoin' — Michael Saylor
26.5.2024
The approval of spot Ether ETFs brings in “another line of defense for Bitcoin,” argues MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor
Coinbase Seeks Immediate Appellate Review in SEC Lawsuit, Citing Recent Legislation
25.5.2024
As Coinbase seeks an interlocutory appeal in its legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recent legislative developments have highlighted a growing discord between U.S. Congress and the SEC over digital asset regulation. This past week, legislators passed comprehensive...
What Is the Howey Test? Understanding Its Role in Crypto Regulation
25.5.2024
This year, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increasing enforcement on businesses accused of offering unregistered crypto securities to American investors, regulators, attorneys, and judges have been utilizing the Howey Test to ascertain whether specific crypto assets...
Consensys Hails Spot Ether ETF Approval, Slams SEC’s ‘Deliberate Regulatory Abuse’
24.5.2024
Consensys has lauded the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of 19b-4 filings for spot ether exchange-traded funds as “a step in the right direction.” However, the software firm expressed its disapproval of what it calls the securities regulator’s...
Coinbase, SEC spar over investment definition in appeal attempt
24.5.2024
The SEC is evading the real issue, and the court was wrong to take its side, Coinbase claims in a defense of its interlocutory appeal
Coinbase Slugs It Out With U.S. SEC in Effort to Get Key Crypto Question Answered
24.5.2024
Coinbase Inc. (COIN) took another step in its back-and-forth argument with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether the cryptocurrency exchange should be allowed to raise a single, core legal point for consideration by a higher court
SEC Approves Key Regulatory Filings for Spot Ether ETFs
24.5.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved pivotal 19b-4 filings for spot ether ETFs, marking a major regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. This approval indicates a newfound willingness to engage with ether ETF issuers. SEC Surprises Market With Approval of...
SEC wins case against YouTuber Ian Balina for unregistered crypto ICO promo
24.5.2024
A U.S. federal judge sided with the SEC, finding that Ian Balina broke securities laws by participating in a 2018 crypto token ICO
Court Rules Influencer Ian Balina Violated Securities Laws Promoting SPRK Tokens
24.5.2024
A Texas district court has found crypto inflluencer Ian Balina guilty of violating U.S. securities laws by promoting and selling SPRK tokens without proper disclosure.
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SEC’s ETF decision means ETH and ’a lot’ of other tokens are not securities
24.5.2024
That doesn't mean the securities regulator can't still pursue action against actors in the staking domain, industry analysts and lawyers warn
Hong Kong SFC Considering Ether Staking for Ethereum ETFs
23.5.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly considering allowing the issuers of Ethereum ETFs to offer Ether staking.
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Congressmen Urge SEC Chair Gary Gensler To Approve Spot ETH ETP
23.5.2024
A group of bipartisan House representatives is urging United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to approve spot Ether ETPs, a new letter shows. The push for spot ETH ETP approval follows the House’s successful FIT21 vote on Wednesday.
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