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The fate of dollar-pegged stablecoins in question: Law Decoded, Feb. 13–20
20.2.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Paxos Trust to stop issuing Binance USD. That could affect the whole stablecoins ecosystem
'Regulators let the bad guys get big' — Kraken CEO speaks out after SEC settlement
20.2.2023
According to Jesse Powell, U.S. regulators allowing bad actors in the crypto space to “suck up users, revenue and venture capital” could effectively destroy "the good guys"
SEC Clampdown Has Crypto Space Abuzz, Pantera Capital Says We’re in Bull Market, and Much More — Week in Review
19.2.2023
There’s been no shortage of news in past weeks when it comes to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) taking action against crypto exchanges and companies. From Kraken, to Paxos, to Terraform Labs, it seems enforcement is in the air when it comes to chair Gary...
Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry
18.2.2023
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law enforcement. Long’s post followed...
Custodia Bank CEO slams Washington’s ‘misguided crackdown’ on crypto
18.2.2023
Caitlin Long revealed that she had warned government agencies of major “fraud” in the crypto space months before several firms went bankrupt
Coinbase Exec: US Congress Needs to ‘Step Up’ Its Crypto Regulatory Efforts
17.2.2023
Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at the exchange, said the exchange would “love to register” its two dormant broker deals, but the reality is no clear direction has been provided by lawmakers on Capitol Hill
SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?
17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be focused on custodial staking programs today, but does it also have proof-of-stake blockchain networks in its sights?
Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon Charged by SEC With Multibillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud
17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Terraform Labs and its CEO, Do Hyeong Kwon, with fraud, alleging that Kwon and his company orchestrated “a multibillion-dollar crypto-asset securities fraud.” The securities watchdog insists that Kwon raised billions from...
The SEC shook Kraken down for $30M, but it doesn't mean they had a case
15.2.2023
Kraken agreed to a settlement with the SEC, but that didn’t change the law. Staking does not constitute a security
Is the SEC Really the Bad Guy?
15.2.2023
It’s easy to say the SEC is going after the wrong targets in its crypto crackdown. But it’s all a consequence of real failures by the industry, says CoinDesk's David Z. Morris
Crypto CEOs Need to Accept That Existing Regulations Also Apply to Them
15.2.2023
Coinbase’s CEO thinks the rules that apply to other financial services don’t apply to his multi-billion-dollar financial services company. His ignorance – either intentional or literal – is concerning
South Korea to examine crypto staking services following the Kraken case
15.2.2023
No details on the timeline and methods of the examination were provided, but reportedly it would be conducted moderately as no wrongdoings have been registered in the country
Former SEC Chief Counsel Says Agency Needs to Make Clear Its Crypto Compliance Rules
14.2.2023
TuongVy Le, a partner and head of regulatory & policy at investment firm Bain Capital, says the agency is refraining from passing a rules-based framework and has to make it clear what digital assets it would deem compliant under its jurisdiction
Expect the SEC to use its Kraken playbook against staking protocols
14.2.2023
Some observers have suggested the SEC’s action against Kraken will push users toward DeFi protocols. The reality is that the SEC is coming for those as well
Bitcoin price clings to $22K as investors digest the recent SEC actions and CPI report
14.2.2023
Bitcoin price recaptured the $22,000 level, but pending regulatory action against stablecoins and today's CPI report are front of mind for many investors
How the SEC Could Reshape Ethereum’s Staking Landscape for the Better
14.2.2023
By shutting down Kraken’s staking service, the SEC could shift power over Ethereum toward solo stakers and decentralized alternatives
Regulation comes for crypto staking: Law Decoded, Feb. 6–13
13.2.2023
Even the SEC Commissioner has publicly rebuked her agency over the shutdown of Kraken’s crypto staking program
Algorand Foundation CEO: SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Highlights Lack of Regulatory Clarity
13.2.2023
Staci Warden says crypto-native firms are being punished rather than given guidance
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Ready to Defend Staking in Court if Necessary
13.2.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said the exchange's crypto staking services are not securities, adding that he is willing to defend this in court.
“Coinbase's staking services are not securities. We will happily defend this in court if needed,” Armstrong said in a Twitter post on Sunday....
Coinbase Argues Its Staking Services Are Not Securities, Criticizes SEC Regulatory Approach
13.2.2023
Coinbase, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., has stated that the staking services offered on its platform do not constitute securities. The statements, made in the wake of the $30 million settlement that Kraken, another U.S.-based crypto exchange, completed with the U.S....