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Post-FTX crypto industry needs education before regulation: Former Biden advisor
15.5.2024
“What I preach for is regulation that protects and prevents but does not cripple and destroy [innovation],” the senior adviser told Cointelegraph
Circle shifts legal home to US ahead of IPO
15.5.2024
Circle's strategic shift away from Ireland could increase compliance costs, but the tradeoff suggests improved investor confidence
UK closes ‘trust me bro’ crypto firm that gave horrible advice to clients
15.5.2024
It comes just two weeks after the Insolvency Service secured a winding-up order against Amey’s firm in the United Kingdom High Court on April 30
Bitwise CIO “Incredibly Bullish” On Bitcoin ETFs After Latest SEC Disclosures – Here’s Why
15.5.2024
Bitcoin ETF investors could multiple their holdings 20x if they follow prior investor trends, according to Bitwise.
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SEC tries again for Debt Box suit dismissal with option to refile
14.5.2024
The SEC says case dismissal without prejudice is “normally granted” when a plaintiff requests it, but the court has criticized the agency’s current suit
Filing suggests SEC is exploring grounds to deny spot Ether ETFs
14.5.2024
A March 4 filing for BlackRock's spot Ether ETF called for feedback on whether the investment vehicle could be listed as a commodity
Coinbase’s Legal Officer Rallying Binance, Ripple, Uniswap Against SEC’s ‘Gaslighting’
14.5.2024
Regarding the Debt Box issue, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal criticised the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 14. Given the significant ramifications for the industry, he also urged other cryptocurrency exchanges to question the SEC's earlier moves.
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State of Wisconsin reports $164M investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs
14.5.2024
The entity responsible for managing assets in the state’s pension system reported it held millions of shares of the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust
Tether CEO and Ripple CEO Clash Over USDT — Brad Garlinghouse Says ‘I Wasn’t Attacking Tether’
14.5.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has responded to remarks made by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, branding him as an “uninformed CEO” and accusing him of fostering uncertainty about stablecoin USDT amid a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation into his company. In reply...
Steven Nerayoff Calls out Joseph Lubin for Damaging Crypto Market
13.5.2024
Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to the Ethereum network, has publicly denounced Joseph Lubin, co-founder of the Ethereum Project and the founder of Consensys, and other “bad actors” for their detrimental actions in the cryptocurrency market. In a tweet, Nerayoff clarifies that his dispute is...
House overturns SEC’s anti-crypto guidance, Biden to veto: Law Decoded
13.5.2024
U.S. President Joe Biden may block the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision
Kraken challenges SEC’s definition in legal battle
13.5.2024
Kraken counters the Securities and Exchange Commission’s version of identifying legal investment deeds pertaining to transactions on the Kraken platform. This is regarding an appeal for nullifying a case introduced by the SEC. Kraken’s appeal focuses on a crucial differentiation between...
XRP value drops amid stalled SEC vs. Ripple proceedings
13.5.2024
There was absolutely no real news regarding the status of XRP, which did not seem to go down well with the investors, particularly with its value dropping by 1.36%. It stood at $0.4993. No action was witnessed on the SEC vs. Ripple front. Following the disciplinary brief filings, the court...
SEC Rejects Coinbase’s Call for New Crypto Regulations
13.5.2024
In a recent legal filing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushed back against Coinbase’s demands for a completely revamped regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The agency argued that existing rules are adequate and that it’s not required to create new regulations from...
Uniswap Creator: Biden Administration Mistaken in Believing Crypto Irrelevant to 2024 Elections
13.5.2024
Hayden Adams, the creator of the decentralized finance platform Uniswap, has warned the Biden Administration that it is gravely mistaken to believe that crypto will be irrelevant in the 2024 election. Adams also criticized the administration for allowing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Mark Cuban Blasts SEC’s Crypto Regulation, Advocates for Japan’s Approach
13.5.2024
Billionaire investor and “Shark Tank” star, Mark Cuban, has taken to social media to voice his concerns about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation. In a series of posts, Cuban criticizes the SEC for stifling innovation and causing harm...
Ethereum ETFs Face Uphill Battle With SEC: Analyst Foresees Possible Delay Until 2025
13.5.2024
A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for Ethereum due to different regulatory considerations....
Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing
12.5.2024
In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of SEC’s Full-Scale Assault on Crypto Staking — ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’
12.5.2024
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, cautioning that he believes it is “illegal...
SEC, Ripple case nears conclusion, Grayscale withdraws ETF filing, and more: Hodler’s Digest, May 5-11
11.5.2024
SEC files final response in its case against Ripple, Grayscale withdraws futures ETH ETF filing, and dormant BTC wallet wakes up after 10 years