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Paul Atkins to the Rescue: Crypto-Focused VCs Cheer Trump’s SEC Appointment
8.12.2024
Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firms are optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Paul Atkins as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair. Trump’s Picks Expected to Reverse Gensler-Era Policies Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital (VC) firms...
Crypto industry fears ‘vehemently anti crypto’ Caroline Crenshaw SEC vote
8.12.2024
SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, who is widely known for opposing the spot Bitcoin ETFs, is up for renomination, and the crypto industry fears her re-election
BTC hits $100K, Trump taps Paul Atkins for SEC chair, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 1 – 7
7.12.2024
This week Bitcoin reached $100,000 for the first time ever, Trump nominates pro-crypto Paul Atkins to replace Gary Gensler: Hodler’s Digest
Ryan Selkis Contemplates SEC Blacklist
7.12.2024
The idea to blacklist former SEC regulators who have been openly hostile to the crypto industry was recently brought up by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase’s Call to Arms To Blacklist SEC ‘Bad Actors’ Heeded by Winklevoss and Selkis Cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini said they will...
Reports of Solana ETF Rejections Surface
6.12.2024
Insiders are speculating that “the SEC won’t entertain any new crypto ETFs under the current administration.” SEC To Reject Solana ETF Applications, Insiders Say Rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will deny at least two solana ETF applications surfaced on Friday after...
SEC Rejects Solana ETFs, Sending Ripples Across the Sector
6.12.2024
As per multiple sources, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly rejected multiple applications for Solana…
SEC Crypto Litigation Releases: November 2024
6.12.2024
In November, the SEC published just one crypto-related litigation release, alleging a $115 million securities fraud scheme against Eng Taing and his company, Touzi Capital, LLC. According to the Complaint, Taing promised investors the chance to fund cutting-edge crypto mining operations and debt...
FDIC asked banks to ‘pause’ crypto activities — Court docs
6.12.2024
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal claimed the letters provided evidence that an alleged US government attempt to debank firms “wasn’t just some crypto conspiracy theory.”
SEC to reject bids for spot Solana ETFs — Report
6.12.2024
The US financial regulator has reportedly notified at least two of five issuers seeking approval for a spot SOL exchange-traded fund
Potential charges Hailey Welch could face if SEC probes HAWK launch
6.12.2024
Crypto lawyers said Haliey Welch and her team could face charges following the launch of her memecoin, but only if the relevant authorities take an interest
Crypto Markets Have Benefited From a Positive Environment Since U.S. Election: Citi
6.12.2024
The nomination of crypto-friendly Paul Atkins as chair of the SEC provided the final boost that propelled bitcoin through the $100,000 level, the report said
SEC Notifies Rejection of at Least Two SOL ETF Applications: Reports
6.12.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly notified at least two of the five potential issuers…
Gary Gensler Quietly Sets Aggressive Crypto Crackdown in Motion Before Leaving, Warns Former SEC Official
6.12.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is orchestrating a last-minute push to cement aggressive crypto enforcement, with secret promotions signaling a looming regulatory crackdown despite leadership changes. Former SEC Official Warns of Crypto Crackdown Despite Incoming Pro-Crypto Chair John Reed Stark, former...
Ripple Lawsuit: SEC’s Next Move as January 15 Deadline Nears
5.12.2024
As the January 15 deadline for the SEC’s decision to appeal the Ripple lawsuit looms, discussions about the…
Crypto industry execs approve of Trump’s pick to lead SEC
5.12.2024
Executives from Bitwise, Ripple, and Coinbase voiced their support for former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency after Gary Gensler’s departure
SEC defends amended suit against Binance, CZ over securities claims
5.12.2024
In the latest round of the SEC suit against Binance, Binance.US and CZ, the agency has largely repeated itself in a form more acceptable to the court
Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch
5.12.2024
Haliey Welch’s memecoin “HAWK” has plunged 90% since launch, though Welch has denied any insider sales from herself or her team
Crypto Community Welcomes Paul Atkins as New SEC Chair; BTC, ETH, XRP React
5.12.2024
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s confirmation of Paul Atkins as the 34th Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
Trump’s Pro-Crypto SEC Pick Sparks Bitcoin Rally to $99,240
4.12.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new intraday high of $99,240 per coin today, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market. Paul Atkins’ SEC Nomination Sends Bitcoin Soaring The bitcoin surge followed President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Paul Atkins, a known...
Ripple CEO Hails Trump SEC Nominee Paul Atkins as ‘Outstanding’
4.12.2024
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed strong support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul S. Atkins as…