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Nigeria’s SEC advised to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities
13.7.2024
By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of these digital assets
Nigeria’s SEC urged to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities
13.7.2024
By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of the digital assets
Ripple vs. SEC: Ripple’s landmark victory one year later
13.7.2024
While challenges remain, Ripple's victory has set a precedent that could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry for years to come
SEC vs. Ripple: One year on since landmark ruling
13.7.2024
While challenges remain, Ripple’s victory has set a precedent that could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry for years to come
Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams
13.7.2024
Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering” fraud that siphons billions from Americans annually....
Final signoff on spot Ether ETFs expected imminently, listings next week — source
12.7.2024
Spot ETF issuers expect to receive final comments from regulators by early next week, and possibly as soon as July 12
SEC drops investigation of Bitcoin Stacks developer Hiro — filing
12.7.2024
This is the second crypto investigation the U.S. securities regulator dropped this week
SEC drops investigation of Bitcoin Stacks developer Hiro — Filing
12.7.2024
This is the second crypto investigation the US securities regulator dropped this week
Gemini’s Tyler Slams SEC & Gensler; Calls Them Corrupt
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its three-year investigation into the Stacks blockchain and Hiro Systems without taking any action. This decision has prompted mixed reactions from industry leaders, including one of the Winklevoss brothers. Crypto industry responds...
Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite claims by network contributors that Stacks’...
SEC Drops Investigation of Bitcoin L2 Stacks Builder Hiro, Filing Says
12.7.2024
The conclusion of the probe into the company formerly known as Blockstack, which raised $70 million via token sales from 2017 to 2019, is another win for the crypto industry in its years-long struggle with the regulator
SEC Secures Default Judgments in $45 Million Coindeal Fraud Case
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has issued default judgments against Garry Davidson and Linda Knott for their involvement in a fraudulent $45 million Coindeal scheme. Davidson and Knott were...
CFTC Chair Pushes for Federal Legislation to Regulate Bitcoin and Ether as Commodities
11.7.2024
During his Senate testimony, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) emphasized the necessity of federal legislation to regulate digital commodities such as bitcoin and ether. Citing market volatility and fraud, the chairman advocated for expanded regulatory powers...
Judge has ‘strong views’ about Coinbase inquiry into Gensler’s private msgs
11.7.2024
Judge Katherine Polk Failla said she would hear from SEC and Coinbase lawyers on July 15 whether SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s private communications on crypto were fair game
Judge Sends Coinbase Back to the Drawing Board Over Efforts to Subpoena SEC’s Gary Gensler
11.7.2024
A federal judge encouraged Coinbase to drop – or at least substantially modify – its efforts to subpoena U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s personal communications during a hearing Thursday
FDIC nominee Goldsmith Romero says banks can custody digital assets
11.7.2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair nominee stated her position amid the failure of Congress to overturn the SAB-121 veto
SEC Commissioner Grilled on Bitcoin ETFs as Senators Weigh U.S. Regulator Nominees
11.7.2024
Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told senators on Thursday that rampant fraud in crypto markets left her unwilling to approve bitcoin exchange traded products earlier this year
House fails to override Biden’s veto on nullifying SEC crypto rule
11.7.2024
Though the resolution overturning an SEC rule on banks handling crypto passed in the House in May, the legislation required at least 288 members to override President Biden’s veto
U.S. House Fails to Override Biden's SEC Veto of Bill That Would End Controversial SEC Guidance
11.7.2024
SEC will not pursue enforcement action against Paxos
11.7.2024
The stablecoin issuer received an SEC Wells notice in February 2023 warning of a potential lawsuit over Binance USD as an unregistered security