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Binance seeks protective order against SEC’s ‘fishing expedition’
15.8.2023
The exchange claims the SEC's deposition and discovery requests are outside the scope of the regulators lawsuit it filed against Binance
Legal Experts from Top U.S. Law Schools Critique SEC's Approach in Coinbase Lawsuit
14.8.2023
A consortium of legal experts from top U.S. law schools are backing Coinbase in its lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that the latter has the wrong interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract.”...
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SBF jailed, FTX partners under attack: Law Decoded
14.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the failed FTX crypto exchange, will be held in jail through the end of his two upcoming trials
Former US SEC Chair Jay Clayton Calls for Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval – Where Next for the BTC Price?
14.8.2023
Former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton just called for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in an appearance on CNBC TV.
Initially, he conceded that, back when he was chair of the SEC, he had been skeptical of the Bitcoin trading...
Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls Face Setback as SEC Delays Ruling
14.8.2023
Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) hopefuls have faced a setback as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to delay their ruling on Ark Invest’s spot Bitcoin ETF application.
Next up now is the Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust's, which the SEC will need to decide on whether to approve...
Former SEC Official: Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Not Happen Soon, Could Occur After 2024
14.8.2023
A spot Bitcoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) will not be approved in the US until at least 2024 when the election is over, according to a former SEC official.
Writing on social media platform X this weekend, John Reed Stark, a former chief of the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, said...
A wave of legal support boosts Coinbase against SEC’s pressure
14.8.2023
A group of experts in law, finance with experience in blockchain technology have come together to provide their support for Coinbase’s defence against the SEC. These briefs argue that the SEC is interpreting ‘investment contract’ incorrectly, which could be harmful to...
Law Professors Blast SEC’s Concept of Investment Contract in Amicus Brief
14.8.2023
Six professors of law have issued an amicus brief in favor of Coinbase, blasting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on the definition of investment contracts. Through a historical examination of the development of securities laws, the brief concludes that an investment...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Former SEC Insider Voices Concerns on BTC ETF Amidst Regulatory Gridlock
14.8.2023
As the world of cryptocurrency continues its volatile dance, the BTC/USD pair is currently witnessing a marginal increase, showing gains of nearly 0.10% and trading at a noteworthy $29,442 as of Monday.
Amid this backdrop, recent revelations have stirred the crypto community. A former...
This scenario could spark Gary Gensler’s resignation: Former SEC official
14.8.2023
John Reed Stark believes SEC chair Gary Gensler could throw in the towel, depending on a possible scenario to play out in 2024
Fundstrat’s $180K Bitcoin Price Prediction, Analyst Says World War III Already Started Citing BRICS, SEC Looks to Appeal Ripple Ruling — Week in Review
13.8.2023
A Fundstrat investor note has said BTC could hit $180,000 before the upcoming block reward halving in April 2024, and an Indian analyst thinks World War III has already begun, expecting the BRICS economic bloc to merge with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). In other news, the United...
Coinbase gains legal support as scholars file amicus brief
13.8.2023
In their filing, the legal practitioners advocated for the Court to steadfastly adhere to the established definition of the term 'investment contract' when interpreting its scope
Former SEC Official Warns ‘Crypto Regulatory Onslaught Will Never End’
13.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that “crypto regulatory onslaught will never end.” He claimed that cryptocurrency trading platforms, like Binance and Coinbase, are simply playing “a short game of regulatory...
SBF ordered to jail, Bitcoin ETF delayed and SEC to appeal Ripple case: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 6-12
12.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried has bail revoked, ordered to jail; the SEC delays decision on a spot Bitcoin ETF; and the SEC moves to appeal on Ripple’s case
U.S. Senator Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Urge Court to Dismiss SEC's Coinbase Lawsuit
12.8.2023
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), a number of crypto lobbying organizations and a group of professors called on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Friday
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Settles With SEC — Agrees to Pay $24 Million
12.8.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has agreed to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bittrex and Bittrex Global agreed to pay $24 million. The SEC’s director of enforcement alleged that for years, Bittrex worked with token issuers to “scrub”...
Senator Lummis files Amicus Brief supporting Coinbase's dismissal motion against SEC
12.8.2023
Senator Lummis argued that the SEC is attempting to “circumvent the political process” by establishing itself as the main authority on crypto
Senator Lummis files amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s dismissal motion against SEC
12.8.2023
Senator Cynthia Lummis argued that the SEC is attempting to “circumvent the political process” by establishing itself as the main authority on crypto
Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications Face More Delays
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday asked for additional public feedback on a proposal to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), likely delaying any decision on the high-profile applications. SEC Seeks Public Opinion on Spot Bitcoin ETF The SEC put out a 34-page...
SEC decision on Bitcoin ETFs won't leave out Wall Street giants
11.8.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission's prolonged deliberation over a spot Bitcoin ETF is stoking expectations of a joint decision for all applications