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SEC files charges against Quantstamp for $28M initial coin offering
26.7.2023
Quantstamp agreed to settle charges and will repay proceeds from its 2017 ICO that raised $28 million
SEC Appeal Can Bring More Wins To XRP, RippleLabs Legal Team Suggests
26.7.2023
Ripple’s legal chief Stuart Alderoty says that a potential appeal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the recent ruling could play into the hand of the company.
Alderoty believes that any appeal by the Commission will consolidate the company’s partial win as the battle...
SEC appeal could amplify Ripple win, says Ripple Labs legal chief
26.7.2023
Stuart Alderoty said that an appeal on behalf of the SEC could see Ripple consolidate its victory over the regulator even further
Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint
26.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC complaint alleging that it broke derivatives laws...
Ripple vs. SEC — Respite for a Beleaguered Industry
25.7.2023
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) finally issued an order in the infamous case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the payment settlement system and currency exchange, Ripple Labs, Inc. (Ripple). District Judge Analisa...
How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
25.7.2023
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
Crypto Industry Celebrates XRP Court Ruling, but Long Road Ahead for Regulatory Framework
25.7.2023
The cryptocurrency industry has been abuzz with excitement after a recent court ruling declared that Ripple's XRP token is not considered a security when sold on digital asset exchanges.
The ruling has generated positive sentiment across the crypto ecosystem, offering hope for clarity in...
Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
25.7.2023
Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility when it comes to regulations
Decoding Ripple’s Ruling: A Potential Tsunami for the SEC
25.7.2023
In a groundbreaking decision earlier this month, the Southern District Court of New York determined that institutional sales of XRP conducted directly by Ripple constitute securities sales. However, intriguingly, XRP sales on secondary markets, specifically crypto exchanges, do not. A verdict that...
Two more crypto bills in the US: Law Decoded, July 17–24
24.7.2023
Last week was marked by two new legislative initiatives for the crypto industry in the United States
US GAO says lack of interagency cooperation needs to be addressed in crypto regulation
24.7.2023
In a report requested by Rep. Maxine Waters, the country’s top watchdog is carefully neutral but dissatisfied with agencies’ abilities to work together
Ripple ruling and crypto ETFs 'drove a lot of urgency' among lawmakers, reportedly says Coinbase CEO
24.7.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly said Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry were both considering a legislative path forward on regulating digital assets
Why is XRP price down today?
24.7.2023
XRP price is down today like other top crypto assets, as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike this week
What criminal charges for Celsius ex-CEO mean for crypto industry
24.7.2023
The former CEO of the troubled crypto lender faces multiple charges of fraud and market manipulation as U.S. regulators eye crypto market overhaul
The Effects Of The SEC v Ripple Ruling Remains Ambiguous: Bank of America Insists on Clarity
24.7.2023
The aftermath of the court ruling in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple continues to be debated along many lines as industry analysts mirror the judgment to find needed regulatory direction.
In a new research report released on Friday, Bank of America (BAC) opined...
Coinbase vs SEC court dates confirmed for initial case arguments
24.7.2023
A judge in New York has approved a joint request from the SEC and Coinbase to settle dates for opening briefs and all subsequent responses
XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years
24.7.2023
Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework
Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win
24.7.2023
Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain firm also plans an expansion in the U.K. and Europe...
Ripple CEO blames SEC for mess surrounding company
24.7.2023
Brad Garlinghouse, who is the CEO of Ripple, pinned the blame on the Securities and Exchange Commission for the wrong judgment that was passed against the company. Through a double tweet, he claimed that the SEC was responsible for the entire mess surrounding Ripple and the false allegations...
Implications of Ripple-SEC Court Ruling for Wider Crypto Industry Are Unclear: Bank of America
24.7.2023
Ripple’s XRP offerings are unique, and the implications of the court’s ruling are difficult to determine, the report said