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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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SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?
22.5.2024
The White House is "eager" to work on a crypto bill. That was the sentiment of its latest statement on Wednesday, putting the administration on-the-record again about wanting new digital assets policies to protect investors. But U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler –...
Ripple CLO Lambasts Gary Gensler Amid SEC Legal Battle
22.5.2024
On May 22, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, unleashed a scathing rebuke on Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for his mishandling of crypto asset regulation. Ripple CLO Tags Gensler as “Struggling Political Liability” Alderoty’s...
Ethereum Futures ETFs Hit Record Daily Trading Volume Amid Anticipation of Spot Approvals
22.5.2024
The daily trading volume for Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged to an all-time high yesterday, fueled by increasing anticipation of potential spot approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Slams FIT2I, Cites “Immeasurable Risk” To Investors
22.5.2024
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler released a statement Wednesday morning criticizing the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), claiming it would present "immeasurable risk" to investors and markets. Gensler's commentary comes...
BoE regulatory 'culture shift' could open door to new tech
22.5.2024
The Bank of England's proactive regulatory shift aims to integrate emerging technologies, highlighted by the introduction of the Digital Securities Sandbox
PEPE Soars to All-Time High Spurred by Speculation of Spot Ether ETF Approval
22.5.2024
The Ethereum-based memecoin Pepe (PEPE) experienced a significant price surge of 40% since Monday to a new all-time high, fueled by the speculation that the U.S. SEC might approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Crypto traders and analysts, observing the movement between ether’s...
SEC Files Opposition To Ripple’s Latest Motion
21.5.2024
A response to Ripple's move to redact and seal the company's business facts was filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21 in the parties' remedy briefings.
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Ether (ETH) Surges 17%, Polymarket Approval Chances Rocket, as ETF Makes Regulatory Progress
21.5.2024
The U.S. SEC has asked exchanges to update 19b-4 filings for ether ETFs ahead of a key deadline, suggesting potential approval progress, though approval is not guaranteed
Nigerian Securities Regulator: Crypto Exchanges Complying With Naira Delisting Directive
20.5.2024
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has stated that cryptocurrency exchanges have complied with a directive to remove the local currency from peer-to-peer platforms. The acting director-general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has called on platforms engaged in practices that...
XRPL on-chain transactions jump 108% in Q1 2024
19.5.2024
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) recorded 251.39 million on-chain transactions during the first quarter of 2024, an increase of approximately 108% compared to the last quarter of 2023
If SEC approves Ether ETF, many ‘will be caught severely offside'
18.5.2024
Coinbase institutional research analyst David Han believes “there is room for surprise to the upside on this decision.”
Aussie admits to promoting BitConnect crypto services without a license
18.5.2024
The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission claims that John Louis Anthony Bigatton promoted the crypto lending platform at four seminars and via two social media posts