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Tornado Cash Founders Accused, Court Rules in Favor of Grayscale Against SEC, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
3.9.2023
The U.S. government has charged the founders of crypto mixing and privacy tool Tornado Cash with money laundering, calling them “criminals.” In other news, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled in favor of crypto asset manager Grayscale against the United...
SEC delays BTC ETF decision, Grayscale triumphs SEC, and BitBoy gets the boot: Hodler’s Digest, Aug 27 – Sept 2
3.9.2023
Keep track of Grayscale’s victory over the SEC, Ben Armstrong getting the boot and delays for spot Bitcoin ETFs
Attorney outlines Ripple-SEC settlement path amid Coinbase case impact
3.9.2023
Deaton clarified that even if an appeal were possible in such a situation, the agency's authority would be diminished
Bitwise Retracts Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy ETF Registration
3.9.2023
In a recent submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitwise has decided to retract its registration for its Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF). The reasoning behind this action remains unknown, but Bitwise’s chief legal officer...
Former SEC Chair: Institutional Investors Clearly Want Access to BTC, Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inevitable
3.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former chairman Jay Clayton has explained why he believes the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. “It is clear that bitcoin is something that retail investors want access to, institutional investors want access to,”...
Ripple Files Opposition to SEC’s Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal of XRP Ruling
3.9.2023
Ripple Labs has filed its opposition to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s request for Judge Analisa Torres to certify an interlocutory appeal of her ruling regarding XRP. The crypto firm has argued that “the exceptional circumstances required for interlocutory appeal...
Ripple Objects to SEC's Appeal of Ruling on Crypto as Non-Security
2.9.2023
Ripple Labs has objected to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request to appeal a federal judge's ruling that the XRP token is not a security when sold to the public.
On Friday, Ripple filed a request with US District Judge Analisa Torres in New York, urging her to deny the SEC's...
Bitcoin Price Crashes as SEC Delays ETFs But New Meme Coin Shiba V Pepe (SHEPE) Pumps – Is Wall Street Memes Next?
2.9.2023
The cryptocurrency market is once again filled with dramatic twists and turns. While Bitcoin price faces headwinds, largely due to the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent decision to delay approvals for spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, there's a palpable buzz...
DC Circuit Court of Appeals Chastises SEC for Grayscale Denial
2.9.2023
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, The U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (Court) unanimously granted Grayscale’s petition for review of the Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) denial of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (Grayscale ETP) and vacated the SEC denial order....
Ripple legal team opposes SEC appeal over XRP decision
1.9.2023
Lawyers argued the SEC’s grounds for an appeal was based on “dissatisfaction” with a July court decision that the XRP token did not largely qualify as a security
SEC Hasn't Met Requirements to Argue for an Appeal, Ripple Says
1.9.2023
Ripple made its case to a federal judge for why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shouldn't be able to appeal her ruling on its programmatic sales of XRP on Friday
Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is 'inevitable' despite delays
1.9.2023
The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny, or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from 7 major firms
First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants
1.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin's Decline Continues for Second Month Despite Grayscale Ruling
1.9.2023
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) ended down for the second consecutive month yesterday, despite bullish news that a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be coming soon.
For August as a whole, the BTC price ended down just over 11%, from around $29,200 at the beginning of the month to 25,900...
SEC delays on approving applications for spot Bitcoin ETF
1.9.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to further the timeframe for coming to any conclusion regarding the applications it has received from Invesco, Wisdom Tree, and Valkyrie. The matter is related to spot bitcoin trading exchange trading funds. The decision has been extended for...
Coinbase vs SEC: New attorney Patrick V. Kennedy joins fight
1.9.2023
Attorney Patrick V. Kennedy files a motion to appear pro hac vice in the Coinbase vs. U.S. SEC lawsuit for the Chamber of Digital Commerce
Bitwise withdraws Bitcoin and Ethereum market cap ETF application
1.9.2023
Bitwise was among a number of asset managers looking to launch Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds on U.S. markets
Ronaldinho denies part in alleged $61M crypto scam at congressional hearing
1.9.2023
The former pro soccer player said in a congressional hearing that his likeness was improperly used to market an allegedly fraudulent crypto scheme
Biden’s Regulators Urged to Work With Congress on Crypto Regulation
1.9.2023
A number of U.S. lawmakers have urged regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to work with Congress on crypto regulation. “Chair Gensler’s regulation by enforcement is unlawful and does nothing to protect consumers. It’s time for Biden’s...
Bitcoin traders wipe Grayscale gains after SEC delays spot ETF decisions
1.9.2023
The price of BTC rose sharply and fell almost as fast over the past three days amid two recent events impacting pending applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs