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BlackRock, Grayscale and Bitwise amend ETF filings before SEC decision
22.5.2024
With the SEC expected to decide by May 23 whether to approve or disapprove a spot Ether exchange-traded fund, three asset managers amended their 19b-4 filings
Ethereum ETF approvals becoming 'giant political issue' — Joseph Lubin
22.5.2024
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin expects several 19b-4 Ether ETF applications to get the green light but anticipates a long wait before they go public
Ethereum rally stalls at $3.8K — Is SEC ETH ETF decision already priced in?
22.5.2024
ETH price gained 25% off mere rumors, but Ethereum derivatives data suggests that Ether could see even more upside
US lawmakers demand SEC-FINRA records on Prometheum ETH custody
22.5.2024
Prometheum’s willingness to play along with the SEC’s ambitions for crypto regulation has stirred disapproval in many quarters
Uniswap Challenges SEC Wells Notice, Defends Autonomous Protocol
22.5.2024
Uniswap Labs has responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Wells Notice, asserting that its protocol does not fall under the agency’s regulatory jurisdiction. The response emphasizes the autonomous nature of Uniswap’s decentralized finance (defi) technology and argues against...
SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?
22.5.2024
The White House is "eager" to work on a crypto bill. That was the sentiment of its latest statement on Wednesday, putting the administration on-the-record again about wanting new digital assets policies to protect investors. But U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler –...
LidoDAO Price Jumps 26% – Is It Too Late to Buy LDO? This Meme Coin Could Topple Shiba Inu
22.5.2024
The LidoDAO (LDO) price continues to trade sharply up since the start of the week as bets for Ethereum ecosystem growth flood in on expectations that the SEC is on the verge of approving spot Ethereum ETFs, with some asking if it is too late to buy LDO.
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U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
22.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill as a standalone piece of legislation for the first time
Ripple CLO Lambasts Gary Gensler Amid SEC Legal Battle
22.5.2024
On May 22, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, unleashed a scathing rebuke on Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for his mishandling of crypto asset regulation. Ripple CLO Tags Gensler as “Struggling Political Liability” Alderoty’s...
Ethereum Futures ETFs Hit Record Daily Trading Volume Amid Anticipation of Spot Approvals
22.5.2024
The daily trading volume for Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged to an all-time high yesterday, fueled by increasing anticipation of potential spot approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Nasdaq Revises World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock’s Spot Ether ETF Proposal
22.5.2024
On Wednesday, Nasdaq, the second-largest American stock exchange based in New York City, revised its 19b-4 filing for Blackrock’s spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nasdaq Amends Blackrock’s Ether ETF 19b-4 Filing Following...
White House Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 — Offers to Work With Congress on Balanced Framework for Digital Assets
22.5.2024
The White House has issued a statement opposing the passage of the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote today. However, the Biden Administration offered to collaborate with Congress to establish a balanced regulatory framework...
Rally or dud: What to expect if spot Ether ETFs are approved
22.5.2024
Market observers are conflicted over what could happen following SEC approval of a spot Ether ETF
Prospects of Ethereum ETFs Drive Grayscale Ethereum Trust’s NAV Discount to Lowest Since 2021
22.5.2024
On May 21, with the potential approval of several spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) saw its discount to net asset value (NAV) reach its lowest point since 2021. Grayscale Ethereum Trust’s...
Godzilla vs. Kong: SEC faces fierce battle against crypto’s legal firepower
22.5.2024
The SEC has decided to take on half the crypto industry at once. That could be a fatal error given the industry’s combined legal firepower
SEC fines NYSE parent company $10M for failing to report cyberattack
22.5.2024
The Intercontinental Exchange will pay a penalty for failing to timely inform a cyber intrusion. The enforcement action affected several ICE subsidiaries, including the New York Stock Exchange
White House and SEC chair oppose FIT21 bill ahead of House vote
22.5.2024
The House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 4763, but U.S. President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler oppose the crypto-focused legislation
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Slams FIT2I, Cites “Immeasurable Risk” To Investors
22.5.2024
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler released a statement Wednesday morning criticizing the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), claiming it would present "immeasurable risk" to investors and markets. Gensler's commentary comes...
SEC Chair Gensler Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 Citing Regulatory Loopholes and Increased Risks to Public
22.5.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has strongly opposed the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote. He stressed that “many players in the crypto industry don’t play by the rules,” leading...
Ether security debate continues as SEC ETF decision deadline looms
22.5.2024
The SEC's decision on VanEck’s spot Ether ETF application is due by May 23, and experts believe the recent debate over Ether’s status as a security could hamper its chances