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Supreme Court Rules SEC In-House Penalty Proceedings Violate Seventh Amendment
27.6.2024
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s use of in-house proceedings to impose civil penalties for securities fraud violates the Seventh Amendment’s right to a jury trial. The case arose from the SEC’s action against George...
U.S. Supreme Court Says No More In-House Tribunals for the SEC, Other Federal Regulators
27.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to strip the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of one of its key enforcement processes, deciding in a 6-3 vote that the federal agency’s use of in-house judges is a violation of the constitutional right to a jury trial
Solana Climbs 8.1% Following Vaneck’s SEC Filing for SOL-Based ETF
27.6.2024
Following Vaneck’s application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), solana has appreciated 8.1% against the U.S. dollar. Apart from bitcoin, ethereum, and stablecoins, solana now boasts the highest daily trade volume among...
Crypto for Advisors: Decoding the Ether ETF Filings
27.6.2024
For fans of crypto, ETFs, or both, the potential spot ether ETF launch has carried on the excitement that began earlier this year with the spot bitcoin ETF launch
Coinbase Accuses U.S. SEC, FDIC of Improperly Blocking Document Requests
27.6.2024
A research firm Coinbase contracted is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a federal banking agency, accusing them on Thursday of failing to produce documents under open-records laws that would shed light on the regulators' views on cryptocurrencies
Vaneck Seeks SEC Approval for Solana-Based ETF
27.6.2024
In a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency offerings, Vaneck has announced the filing of the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Solana. This move marks a strategic enhancement of Vaneck’s digital asset products, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research....
Coinbase Sues SEC, FDIC for Transparency on Crypto Regulations
27.6.2024
Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to obtain documents on their approaches to cryptocurrency regulation. Coinbase’s chief legal officer highlighted the lack of clear guidelines from the...
Bitcoin ETF issuer VanEck files for Solana ETF in the US
27.6.2024
According to VanEck’s head of digital assets research, VanEck is the first company in the United States to file for a Solana ETF
Coinbase sues SEC and FDIC over FOIA requests
27.6.2024
Coinbase's lawsuits target the SEC and FDIC for alleged non-compliance with FOIA requests regarding Ethereum's PoS transition
Nigerian blockchain group calls for fair resolution in Binance case
27.6.2024
BICCoN believes that a balanced approach can help resolve the current challenges, and empower Nigeria to create a supportive environment for the blockchain industry to thrive
Ripple CEO Blasts SEC Chair’s Crypto Remarks — Says ‘Gensler Will Cause Biden to Lose the Election’
27.6.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s recent statements on the crypto industry, calling them “absolute nonsense.” The executive argued that Gensler’s actions and oversight failures could impact the upcoming election. He suggested that Gensler...
Abra, CEO Barhydt settle with 25 US states over licensing violations
26.6.2024
Other states can join in the settlement, which will see up to $82.1 million returned to customers
SEC Chair Gensler: Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Process ‘Going Smoothly’
26.6.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler says that the spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval process is “going smoothly.” He stressed that “it’s really about the asset managers making the full disclosure so that those registration...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reverse 7-day outflow streak
26.6.2024
As of June 25, the 11 spot Bitcoin funds that debuted in January have seen net inflows of $14.42 billion
Ethereum ETF process is ‘going smoothly,’ says SEC’s Gensler
26.6.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler didn’t comment on when his agency would approve Ether ETFs for trading, but analysts predict it could be as soon as next week
VanEck files form 8-A for spot Ether ETF, approval timeline revealed?
25.6.2024
Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed to VanEck's 8-A filing for its Bitcoin ETF as a clue for the potential launch window of an Ethereum ETF
President of Jump Crypto steps down
24.6.2024
Kanav Kariya announced his resignation amid reports of a pending investigation into Jump Crypto’s activities and several incidents dating back to 2022
SEC drops investigation into Ethereum: Law Decoded
24.6.2024
A letter from Consensys states that the SEC’s approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds indicated that it had “updated its position to classify ETH as a commodity and not a security,” but not everyone agrees
SEC Demands $102M From Ripple, Dems Reportedly Prepare for Crypto Roundtable, and More — Week in Review
23.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a $102.6 million penalty from Ripple in the XRP case. Meanwhile, the Biden administration, along with Mark Cuban and Representative Ro Khanna, are preparing for a crucial crypto roundtable. A Bank of America report reveals that younger...
Bloomberg Analyst Doubles Down on July 2 Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Amidst Surge in S-1 Filings
23.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has reaffirmed his prediction of a July 2 launch date for U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after observing a surge in amended S-1 (registration statement) filings on Friday. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler...