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SEC Delays Decision on Options Trading on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
8.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the decision to approve options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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SEC Commissioners Criticize Agency’s Crypto Enforcement Strategy Following ShapeShift Settlement
7.3.2024
SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voice concerns over the lack of clarity in crypto regulations after ShapeShift’s recent settlement of $275,000.
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SEC Accepts ShapeShift’s $275,000 Settlement Over Crypto Securities Charges
6.3.2024
The U.S. SEC concludes its cease-and-desist action against ShapeShift with a $275,000 settlement, addressing charges of the firm selling crypto securities without proper registration.
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US Court Rules Crypto Trades on Secondary Markets as Securities Transactions
4.3.2024
In a pivotal insider trading case, a U.S. court has ruled that trading of crypto assets on secondary markets like Coinbase constitutes securities transactions, setting a new legal precedent.
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House Financial Services Committee Votes In Favor of Resolution to Overturn SEC’s SAB 121
1.3.2024
The House Financial Services Committee voted on Thursday to proceed with a resolution that would “reverse” the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial digital asset accounting bulletin, SAB 121, which critics claim has "serious ramifications" for the banking...
Police Department Apologizes For Tone-Deaf Call Of Duty Recruitment Ad
1.3.2024
A Peoria, Illinois police department tried to recruit new officers with a Call of Duty-inspired campaign on social media, and it was as tone-deaf as you’d imagine. The post, originally shared on the Peoria Police Department’s social media page, showed three white men posing with guns while wearing...
Chamber of Digital Commerce Files Brief on Behalf of Kraken in Controversial SEC Case
29.2.2024
Crypto advocacy group the Chamber of Digital Commerce has thrown its support behind Kraken in its battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a February 27 court filing. The brief marks the latest stage in Kraken's legal saga with the federal agency...
SEC Flags Terraform Labs’ $166 Million Payment to Lawyers – What’s Going On?
29.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has flagged Terraform Labs $166 million in payments to Denton since 2023.
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Marathon Digital Reports Record $387.5 Million Revenue in 2023, Marking a 229% Increase
29.2.2024
Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining company based in the United States, has seen a remarkable surge in revenue in 2023, leading the company to achieve substantial profitability.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Advocates for a “Level Playing Field” and Regulations in Crypto and AI
28.2.2024
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has emphasized the need for a legal "level playing field" in the cryptocurrency industry and has called for restrictions on major tech companies' development of artificial intelligence (AI) models.
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SEC to “Ramp Up in Enforcement and Regulatory Actions” in 2024, New Report Reveals
27.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to “ramp up” its ruling-by-enforcement approach in 2024, Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2024 FinTech Outlook released this past week reveals.
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CryptoQuant: US Institutional Demand Led to ETH Price Surge
27.2.2024
A new market analysis from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows United States bulls are largely responsible for the increase in the price of Ethereum (ETH).
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Republican Senators Propose Legislation to Prohibit CBDC: The Hill
27.2.2024
U.S. GOP legislators have proposed a bill to ban Federal Reserve-backed central bank digital currencies, citing concerns over privacy and government access to citizens’ spending data.
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Request Made for Binance’s Changpeng Zhao to Surrender Passports Before Sentencing
24.2.2024
The United States Attorney's Office has made a formal request to a federal judge seeking additional travel restrictions for Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the former CEO of Binance.
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Donald Trump: Bitcoin Has a ‘Life Of Its Own’, Reverses Stance On Crypto
23.2.2024
Former United States President Donald Trump said that Bitcoin (BTC) has taken a life of its own while attracting more daily users.
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Bitcoin Mining Not A Threat to Public Safety – Rep Emmer Criticizes OMB’s Abuse of Power
23.2.2024
United States lawmaker Tom Emmer has criticized the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to approve the Energy Information Administration (EIA) request to collect data on Bitcoin (BTC) mining firms.
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Bitcoin Whale Addresses Surge Following Spot ETF Approval: CryptoQuant
22.2.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded massive growth in price amid institutional inflows this year following spot ETF approval by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Daily Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Surges to $2 Billion, Highest Since Day One
21.2.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have witnessed a remarkable surge in trading volume, reaching the highest levels since their debut last month.
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Bitcoin ETFs Gobble Another $477 Million Despite Rising GBTC Sales
16.2.2024
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States absorbed another $477 million in net flows on Thursday, maintaining record growth despite a revival of outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Data compiled from BitMEX Research shows that Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed over $400 million of flows...
U.S. Banks Push SEC For Key Changes In Crypto Regulation Following Spot-Bitcoin ETF Exclusion
16.2.2024
U.S. Banks are pushing for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) after they were excluded from serving as asset custodians for spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a February 14th letter from...