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The Hinman docs: Implications for XRP, SEC credibility and more
16.6.2023
The Hinman documents have been available to Ripple for over two years, and their public release has been eagerly awaited by many, but some were disappointed by the lack of any real bombshells
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse: SEC ‘Weaponized the Lack of Regulatory Clarity,’ Threw ‘an Entire Industry Into Chaos’
16.6.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the role that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to assume against the cryptocurrency industry. After the release of the Hinman docs, which explain the internal discussions of the institution before the now famous Hinman speech...
SEC argues against Dentons' motion to dismiss Terraform and Do Kwon's lawsuit
16.6.2023
Terraform and Do Kwon lawyers used a U.S. House hearing, Binance.US complaint and Hinman emails documents to dismiss the SEC lawsuit
Mark Cuban takes on SEC, John Reed Stark and ‘crypto derangement syndrome’
16.6.2023
The billionaire investor got stuck into a heated debate with former SEC official John Reed Stark over crypto regulation
Blockchain Assoc. requests info on Prometheum over ‘suspicious’ approval
16.6.2023
A FOIA request with the SEC regarding Prometheum has been filed, while others found former FINRA and SEC staffers among the firm's ranks
U.S. Court Will Rule on Terraform Labs' Push to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Within a Month
16.6.2023
Was UST a security because it was designed for practical uses rather than as an investment?
BlackRock applies for spot Bitcoin ETF — a US first, if approved
16.6.2023
The investment firm joins a long line of applicants; ARK is among those still waiting to hear from the SEC and Grayscale has appealed its rejection
Fed, SEC investigate Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank's securities portfolio: Report
15.6.2023
Both regulatory bodies are inquiring into the activities of Goldman Sachs during its unsuccessful capital raise preceding the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank
House Financial Services Republicans Blast SEC’s Proposed Rule, State Gensler Is Pushing ‘His Own Personal Views Regarding Digital Assets’
15.6.2023
Republicans of the House Financial Services Committee have criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, stating he is using Rule 3b-16 amendments to impose his views on cryptocurrency assets. In a letter sent to the SEC, republicans push back against the new proposed...
Crypto Lobbyists Ask SEC for Info on Prometheum, The Mysterious 'Regulated' Crypto Firm
15.6.2023
The “regulated crypto exchange” backed Gary Gensler’s viewpoint in front of Congress. But are they for real?
Chainalysis VP Caroline Malcolm: U.S. Crypto Policy Needs to Accomplish These 3 Things
15.6.2023
Prometheum Testimony Raises Doubts: Crypto Community Questions Credibility Amid Regulatory Clarity Hearing
15.6.2023
The crypto community is abuzz with discussions on social media about the recent United States House Committee hearing held on June 13, 2023, which delved into regulatory clarity within the crypto industry. Notably, the co-CEO of an obscure cryptocurrency broker named Prometheum expressed support...
Binance.US Cuts Staff After SEC Suit, Citing ‘Very Costly Litigation Process’
15.6.2023
Binance cuts staff
Hinman documents in Ripple case raise questions about SEC's motives
15.6.2023
According to crypto lawyer Fred Rispoli, the Hinman documents depict an agency prioritizing expanding its jurisdiction over fulfilling its core responsibility of safeguarding U.S. investors
Ripple, SEC Seem to Agree About Not Taking Hinman Speech Seriously
15.6.2023
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem to be on the same page about the documents known as the Hinman Emails: The former official’s past remarks shouldn’t govern current policy
COTI is Going to Zero After the SEC Deems the Token a Security While This Lesser Known Green Crypto Just Hit $5.1 Million – Time to Buy?
15.6.2023
The $COTI price is fast going to zero in wake of the US Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) assessment that the token is a security.
$COTI, which powers the COTI network, was last trading around $0.043, having lost more than 35% of its value since the start of last week.
That’s when the...
Ripple verdict could spark a new bull market — Or more malaise
15.6.2023
SEC v. Ripple is a landmark legal battle that is going to shape how courts treat cryptocurrencies — and a ruling is due soon
Former SEC Chair Clayton Says 'Vast Majority' of Crypto Tokens are Securities – Here's What You Need to Know
15.6.2023
Jay Clayton – former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – expressed a view of the crypto market on Wednesday that largely mirrors that of his current successor, Gary Gensler. ...
Read More: Former SEC Chair Clayton Says 'Vast Majority' of Crypto Tokens are Securities...
BlackRock Close to Filing an Application for a Bitcoin ETF: CoinDesk
15.6.2023
The world’s largest asset manager is close to filing an application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, according to CoinDesk.
BlackRock will use Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF as well as Coinbase’s spot market data for pricing, a source told CoinDesk.
It is not clear if the ETF will...
SEC Crackdown on Crypto: Harsh Realization or Necessary Clarity?
15.6.2023
The cryptocurrency industry has been under huge pressure since the price of Bitcoin plunged from its all-time high of $69,000 in late 2021.
A string of alleged frauds, financial contagions, and security breaches, along with the collapse of some high-profile trading and lending platforms, has...